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Joe Presko

1928 – 2019

American baseball player

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Lived 1928 – 2019 (aged 90). Joe Presko was an American baseball player.

Joseph Edward Presko (October 7, 1928 – February 5, 2019) was an American professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, he was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1948 as an amateur free agent and made his Major League Baseball debut on May 3, 1951.

Biography Used primarily as a starting pitcher in four seasons with St. Louis (1951–54) and as a reliever for parts of two seasons with the Detroit Tigers (1957–58), Presko was known as "Baby Face" Presko, "Baby Joe", or "Little Joe." He was listed at tall and . He retired from professional baseball after the 1959 season, with a lifetime record of 25–37 in 128 games played including 5 saves and a career earned-run average of 4.61.

After retirement, Presko coached American Legion Baseball, mentoring a young David Cone, who went on to star with his hometown Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Toronto Blue Jays. Presko is featured in the initial launch for the Topps Company's 1952 Major League Baseball trading cards #220. He died at his home on February 5, 2019.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joe Presko?

American baseball player

When was Joe Presko born?

Joe Presko was born on 7 October 1928 in Kansas City.

When did Joe Presko die?

Joe Presko died on 5 February 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri.

What was Joe Presko's occupation?

Joe Presko was a baseball player.

What nationality was Joe Presko?

Joe Presko was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joe Presko

· Wikidata: Q6211866

· DBpedia: Joe Presko

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