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Joe Nuxhall Vital Stats

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- Debut: 1944
- Record: 135-117
- ERA: 3.90
- Strikeouts: 1372

Joe Nuxhall Timeline

June 30, 1928: Born
1944: Makes major league debut with the Cincinnati Reds at age 15
1955: NL All-Star
1956: NL All-Star
1961: Plays for the Kansas City Athletics
1962: Plays for the Los Angeles Angels
1966: Plays final career game with the Reds
1967: Begins broadcasting career with Reds
1968: Elected to the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
2004: Officially Retires from broadcasting, continues to make guest appearances
November 15, 2007: Died

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Guide Note

Joe Nuxhall was a Major League Baseball pitcher and announcer with the Cincinnati Reds. He passed away on November 15, 2007 after battling cancer. For Opening Day 2008, the Reds honored Nuxhall in pregame ceremonies. Each Reds player wore a jersey with Nuxhall's name across the back, as well as his #41 during pregame warm-ups. Reds pitcher Aaron Harang wore his Nuxhall jersey during the game.

Fast Facts

Born: July 30, 1928
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ohio
Nickname: The Ol' Lefthander"
MLB Debut: June 10, 1944
Career ERA of 3.90 with a record of 135-117 in 16 seasons
Youngest player to appear in a modern day major league game at 15 years of age
Two-time NL All-Star
Batted: Left
Threw: Left

Career

Joe Nuxhall signed a major league contract with the Cincinnati Reds on February 18, 1944. He made his debut on June 10, giving up five walks, two hits, and five runs in a single inning before being relieved. Although he spent the rest of the season in the minors, Nuxhall remains the youngest player to play in a modern era MLB game. He eventually made it back to the majors to spend 15 of his 16 seasons with the Reds, making it to two All-Star games.

Nuxhall retired from the Reds in 1967 and began a career as a broadcaster. He became a staple of Reds' radio broadcasts until he retired in 2004, although he continued to make guest appearances.

Career Stats

Win-Loss record: 135-117
ERA: 3.90
Strikeouts: 1372

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