Calvin Leavelle Dorsett (June 10, 1913 – October 22, 1970), nicknamed "Preacher", was an American professional baseball player. The native of Lone Oak, Texas, was a 6 ft (1.8 m), 180 lb (82 kg) right-handed pitcher whose career lasted for nine seasons (1937–1941; 1946–1949). He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations,[1] and missed the 1942–1945 baseball seasons.
Cal Dorsett | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: (1913-06-10)June 10, 1913 Lone Oak, Texas | |
Died: October 22, 1970(1970-10-22) (aged 57) Elk City, Oklahoma | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 19, 1940, for the Cleveland Indians | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 14, 1947, for the Cleveland Indians | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–1 |
Earned run average | 11.85 |
Innings pitched | 13⅔ |
Teams | |
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Dorsett worked in eight games pitched, two as a starter, in the Major Leagues for the Cleveland Indiansin1940–1941 and 1947. In 13⅔ innings pitched, he allowed 25 hits, 13 bases on balls and 18 earned runs. He struck out six.
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