Tex Covington
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Tex Covington | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Henryville, Tennessee | March 19, 1887|
Died: December 10, 1931 Denison, Texas | (aged 44)|
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 25, 1911, for the Detroit Tigers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 20, 1912, for the Detroit Tigers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 10-5 |
Earned run average | 4.10 |
Strikeouts | 48 |
Teams | |
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William Wilkes Covington (March 19, 1887 – December 10, 1931) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Detroit Tigers.[1] Appearing in 31 games, he posted a 4.10 ERA. He pitched 147 innings between 1911-1912. He made no errors in 1911, but three in 1912, greatly affected his career fielding percentage (.929).
His brother Sam also played in the major leagues.
References
- ^ "Tex Covington Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2010-12-24.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
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