Claude Edward Wilborn (September 1, 1912 – November 13, 1992) was an American Major League Baseball right fielder who played for one season. He played for the Boston Bees in five games during the 1940 season.
| Claude Wilborn | |
|---|---|
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| Right fielder | |
| Born: September 1, 1912 Woodsdale, North Carolina, U.S. | |
| Died: November 13, 1992 (aged 80) Roxboro, North Carolina, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 8, 1940, for the Boston Bees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 29, 1940, for the Boston Bees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .000 |
| At-bats | 7 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Wilborn and Sig Broskie were playing for the York White Roses in 1940 when they were signed in September for a trial with the Boston Bees.[1] Manager Casey Stengel said that, during his brief period with the Braves in 1940, Wilborn "couldn't hit a balloon."[2]
References
edit- ^ "Broskie And Wilborn To Join Boston Bees". The Gazette and Daily. September 2, 1940. p. 7. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ Hurwitz, Hy (March 19, 1941). "Wilborn May Be Kept by Stengel". The Boston Globe. p. 20. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Claude Wilborn at Find a Grave
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