Lafayette Currence
Encyclopedia
Lafayette Currence is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
. Currence was signed as a free agent
in 1970 by the Pittsburgh Pirates
. In 1973, he was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers
for Greg Erardi
. He played at the Major League level with the team in 1975.
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...
pitcher
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...
. Currence was signed as a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
in 1970 by the 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...
. In 1973, he was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for Greg Erardi
Greg Erardi
Joseph Gregory Erardi is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher.Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 24th round of the 1972 Major League Baseball Draft, Erardi would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Seattle Mariners on September 6, , and appear in his final game on...
. He played at the Major League level with the team in 1975.