John Bogart (baseball)
| John Bogart | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 21, 1900 Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania | |
| Died: December 7, 1986 (aged 86) Clarence, New York | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 17, 1920, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 3, 1920, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–1 |
| Earned run average | 3.04 |
| Strikeouts | 5 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
John Renzie Bogart (September 21, 1900 – December 7, 1986), nicknamed "Big John", was a Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers in 1920.
Bogart began pitching in an industrial league for a team based in Geneva, New York as a teenager. While playing against a semi-professional team in Rochester, he caught the attention of Louie Groh, brother of Heinie Groh, who recommended him to the Evansville club of the Three-I League. After starting the 1920 season in Evansville, his contract was purchased by the Detroit Tigers.[1]
Bogart was only in Detroit briefly before being farmed out for further development.[1] Bogart pitched for 16 different minor league clubs between 1920 and 1929.[2] After his playing career, he returned to Geneva where he coached and umpired baseball.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Bouchey, Ralph E. (August 2, 1946). "John Bogart, Once Hurler For Tigers, Continuing A Long Sports Career Here". Finger Lakes Times. p. 12. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ "John Bogart Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet