Phil Page
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Philippe Rausac "Phil" Page (1905–1958) is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
. He pitched from 1928–1930, 1934 with the Detroit Tigers
and Brooklyn Dodgers.
Page was born in Springfield, Massachusetts
and attended Penn State University.
On September 18, 1928, at the age of 23, Page made his big league debut with the Tigers. From 1928 to 1930 with the Tigers, Page went 2-3 in 25 games. He didn't play any major league ball again until 1934 with the Dodgers. In 6 games with them, he went 1-0 in 6 games with an ERA of 5.40.
As with many pre-1950 pitchers, Page had poor control. In 69 1/3 innings, he walked 44 and struck out only 15.
At the plate, Page went 3 for 18 for a .167 batting average
. He batted right-handed but threw left-handed.
In the field, he committed 2 errors for a .926 career fielding percentage
.
On September 10, 1929, Page gave up Lou Gehrig
's fifth career grand slam
. It was a first inning
blast in New York.
On May 13, 1934, Page played his final Major League game. After baseball, he spent much of his time managing
and scouting in the New York Yankees
organization, although he served six seasons (1947–52) as a Major League coach
for the Cincinnati Reds
, working under four different managers.
He died at the age of 52 from a heart attack on July 27, 1958 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the place of his birth. He was laid to rest in Hillcrest Park Cemetery
in Springfield.
Page was a teammate of Ownie Carroll
for four years-longer than any other teammate.
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...
. He pitched from 1928–1930, 1934 with the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
and Brooklyn Dodgers.
Page was born in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield is the most populous city in Western New England, and the seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers; the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern...
and attended Penn State University.
On September 18, 1928, at the age of 23, Page made his big league debut with the Tigers. From 1928 to 1930 with the Tigers, Page went 2-3 in 25 games. He didn't play any major league ball again until 1934 with the Dodgers. In 6 games with them, he went 1-0 in 6 games with an ERA of 5.40.
As with many pre-1950 pitchers, Page had poor control. In 69 1/3 innings, he walked 44 and struck out only 15.
At the plate, Page went 3 for 18 for a .167 batting average
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
. He batted right-handed but threw left-handed.
In the field, he committed 2 errors for a .926 career fielding percentage
Fielding percentage
In baseball statistics, fielding percentage, also known as fielding average, is a measure that reflects the percentage of times a defensive player properly handles a batted or thrown ball...
.
On September 10, 1929, Page gave up Lou Gehrig
Lou Gehrig
Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig , nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 17-year baseball career for the New York Yankees . Gehrig set several major league records. He holds the record for most career grand slams...
's fifth career grand slam
Grand slam (baseball)
In the sport of baseball, a grand slam is a home run hit with all three bases occupied by baserunners , thereby scoring four runs—the most possible in one play. According to The Dickson Baseball Dictionary, the term originated in the card game of contract bridge, in which a grand slam involves...
. It was a first inning
Inning
Inning is a municipality in the district of Erding in Bavaria in Germany....
blast in New York.
On May 13, 1934, Page played his final Major League game. After baseball, he spent much of his time managing
Manager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager is an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. Managers are typically assisted by between one and six assistant coaches, whose responsibilities are specialized...
and scouting in the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
organization, although he served six seasons (1947–52) as a Major League coach
Coach (baseball)
In baseball, a number of coaches assist in the smooth functioning of a team. They are assistants to the manager, or head coach, who determines the lineup and decides how to substitute players during the game...
for the 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....
, working under four different managers.
He died at the age of 52 from a heart attack on July 27, 1958 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the place of his birth. He was laid to rest in Hillcrest Park Cemetery
Hillcrest Park Cemetery
Hillcrest Park Cemetery is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Although it is not known when it was established, it is known that the Hillcrest Park Cemetery Association - those who oversee the cemetery - was founded in 1924.- Notable interments :...
in Springfield.
Page was a teammate of Ownie Carroll
Ownie Carroll
Owen Thomas "Ownie" Carroll, was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played nine seasons in the major leagues with the Detroit Tigers , New York Yankees , Cincinnati Reds , and Brooklyn Dodgers .-High school and college career:Born in Kearny, New Jersey, Ownie was a right-handed thrower who played...
for four years-longer than any other teammate.