Kenneth Leroy Brondell (October 17, 1921 – October 3, 2004) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who had seven appearances for the New York Giants, all in 1944. After his short MLB career, Brondell joined the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in 1945. He retired in 1975 after 30 years at the rank of Detective.
| Ken Brondell | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 17, 1921 Bradshaw, Nebraska | |
| Died: October 3, 2004 (aged 82) Van Nuys, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 3, 1944, for the New York Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 1, 1944, for the New York Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 8.38 |
| Strikeouts | 1 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Brondell's only decision came in his final game, on October 1, 1944, when he gave up 10 runs to the St. Louis Cardinals.[1] Nick Strincevich is the only batter struck out by Brondell.[2]
References
edit- ^ "St. Louis Cardinals 10, New York Giants 6 (2)". retrosheet.org. October 1, 1944. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates 8, New York Giants 2 (2)". retrosheet.org. May 14, 1944. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
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