Joseph Preston Price (April 10, 1897 – January 15, 1961) nicknamed "Lumber",[1] was a Major League Baseball center fielder who played in one game for the New York Giants on September 5, 1928.
| Joe Price | |
|---|---|
| Center fielder | |
| Born: April 10, 1897 Milligan College, Tennessee | |
| Died: January 15, 1961 (aged 63) Washington, D.C. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 5, 1928, for the New York Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 5, 1928, for the New York Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Games played | 1 |
| At bats | 1 |
| Hits | 0 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Price's contract was purchased by the Giants in late August 1928 on the condition that he be allowed to finish the season with the Greenville Spinners of the South Atlantic League.[2]
Between 1921 and 1929, Price played in the minor leagues of the Southern United States[3] where he was "extremely popular."[4]
In 1934, Price headed the baseball department of a sports coaching school established in Tennessee and directed by Wallace Wade.[5]
References
edit- ^ The ESPN Baseball Encyclopedia. Sterling Publishing. 2006. ISBN 1-4027-4771-3.
- ^ "Lumber Price Purchased by John McGraw". Johnson City Staff-News. August 21, 1928. p. 4. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "Joe Price Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "Ex-Kingsport Ball Players Star in Sally". Kingsport Times. June 6, 1928. p. 2. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "Wallace Wade Takes Charge of Classes; Program Is Announced". Johnson City Staff-News. August 14, 1934. p. 5. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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