Hank Gastright
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Henry Carl Gastright was a 19th-century professional baseball pitcher
. He first played Major League Baseball
in the American Association
, for the Columbus Solons
(1889–91), then moved to the National League
. He was with the Washington Senators
(1892), Pittsburgh Pirates
(1893), Boston Beaneaters
(1893), Brooklyn Grooms
(1894), and Cincinnati Reds
(1896). A native of Covington, Kentucky
, the right-hander stood 6'2" and weighed 190 lbs.
Gastright's best season was 1890 when he won 30, lost 14, and had a 2.94 earned run average
for Columbus. His ERA was seventh best in the American Association, his 30 wins
were third best, and his four shutouts placed him second. On October 12, he pitched an 8-inning
no-hitter
against the Toledo Maumees
, winning 6-0.
Another notable season for Gastright was 1893, when his combined mark of 15-5 while pitching for Pittsburgh and Boston gave him a winning percentage
of .750, best in the National League.
Career totals for 173 games played
(171 as a pitcher) include a 72-63 record, 142 games started
, 121 complete games, 6 shutouts, 27 games finished
, and 2 saves
. His lifetime ERA was 4.20. At the plate he was 101-for-544 (.186) with 56 runs batted in and 52 runs scored
.
Gastright died at the age of 72 in Cold Spring, Kentucky
.
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
. He first played Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
in the American Association
American Association (19th century)
The American Association was a Major League Baseball league that existed for 10 seasons from to . During that time, it challenged the National League for dominance of professional baseball...
, for the Columbus Solons
Columbus Solons
The Columbus Solons were a baseball team in the American Association from 1889 to 1891. In three seasons, they won 200 games and lost 209 for a winning percentage of .489. Their home games were played at Recreation Park in Columbus, Ohio....
(1889–91), then moved to the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
. He was with the Washington Senators
Washington Senators (1891-1899)
The Washington Senators were a 19th century baseball team. The team was also known as the Washington Statesmen and the Washington Nationals. The team played at Boundary Field....
(1892), Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
(1893), Boston Beaneaters
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
(1893), Brooklyn Grooms
Los Angeles Dodgers
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(1894), and Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
(1896). A native of Covington, Kentucky
Covington, Kentucky
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 43,370 people, 18,257 households, and 10,132 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,301.3 people per square mile . There were 20,448 housing units at an average density of 1,556.5 per square mile...
, the right-hander stood 6'2" and weighed 190 lbs.
Gastright's best season was 1890 when he won 30, lost 14, and had a 2.94 earned run average
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
for Columbus. His ERA was seventh best in the American Association, his 30 wins
Win (baseball)
In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only...
were third best, and his four shutouts placed him second. On October 12, he pitched an 8-inning
Inning
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no-hitter
No-hitter
A no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
against the Toledo Maumees
Toledo Maumees
The Toledo Maumees were originally formed in 1888. The team was based in Toledo, Ohio and formed part of the Tri-State League for one season. Their home games were played at Speranza Park in Toledo....
, winning 6-0.
Another notable season for Gastright was 1893, when his combined mark of 15-5 while pitching for Pittsburgh and Boston gave him a winning percentage
Winning percentage
In sports, a winning percentage is the fraction of games or matches a team or individual has won. It is defined as wins divided by wins plus losses . Ties count as a ½ loss and a ½ win...
of .750, best in the National League.
Career totals for 173 games played
Games played
Games played is a statistic used in team sports to indicate the total number of games in which a player has participated ; the statistic is generally applied irrespective of whatever portion of the game is contested.-Baseball:In baseball, the statistic applies also to players who, prior to a game,...
(171 as a pitcher) include a 72-63 record, 142 games started
Games started
In baseball statistics, games started indicates the number of games that a pitcher has started for his team. A pitcher is credited with starting the game if he faces the first opposing batter...
, 121 complete games, 6 shutouts, 27 games finished
Games finished
In baseball statistics, a relief pitcher is credited with a game finished if he is the last pitcher to pitch for his team in a game. A starting pitcher is not credited with a GF for pitching a complete game...
, and 2 saves
Save (sport)
In baseball, a save is credited to a pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain prescribed circumstances. The number of saves, or percentage of save opportunities successfully converted, is an oft-cited statistic of relief pitchers...
. His lifetime ERA was 4.20. At the plate he was 101-for-544 (.186) with 56 runs batted in and 52 runs scored
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
.
Gastright died at the age of 72 in Cold Spring, Kentucky
Cold Spring, Kentucky
Cold Spring is a city in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 3,806 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cold Spring is located at ....
.