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Bob Moorhead

1938 – 1986

American baseball player

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Lived 1938 – 1986 (aged 48). Bob Moorhead was an American baseball player.

Charles Robert Moorhead (January 23, 1938 – December 3, 1986) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets in and .

Biography Born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and listed as tall and , Moorhead spent the first five seasons of his professional career in the minor league system of the Cincinnati Reds, and was then selected by the Mets in the 1961 Rule 5 draft.

An original Met, he made his major league debut in the franchise's first official game, played on April 11, 1962 at Busch Stadium. He was one of four pitchers used by manager Casey Stengel in the 11–4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. In three innings, he allowed five runs (although only two were earned), on six hits and one base on balls.

In his two-season MLB career, Moorhead posted an 0–3 record in 47 games pitched, with 68 strikeouts and a 4.51 ERA in 119 innings. He permitted 134 hits, 47 bases on balls and 60 earned runs. He retired from baseball in 1966 and died in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, at age 48.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob Moorhead?

American baseball player (1938-1986)

When was Bob Moorhead born?

Bob Moorhead was born on 23 January 1938 in Chambersburg.

When did Bob Moorhead die?

Bob Moorhead died on 3 December 1986 in Lemoyne.

What was Bob Moorhead's occupation?

Bob Moorhead was a baseball player.

What nationality was Bob Moorhead?

Bob Moorhead was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Moorhead

· Wikidata: Q4933440

· DBpedia: Bob Moorhead

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