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Joe Decker

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Joe Decker
Pitcher
Born: (1947-06-16)June 16, 1947
Storm Lake, Iowa, U.S.
Died: March 2, 2003(2003-03-02) (aged 55)
Fraser, Michigan, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 18, 1969, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
July 7, 1979, for the Seattle Mariners
MLB statistics
Win–loss record36–44
Earned run average4.17
Strikeouts458
Teams

George Henry Decker, Jr. (June 16, 1947 – March 2, 2003) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1969–72), Minnesota Twins (1973–76) and Seattle Mariners (1979). He was born in Storm Lake, Iowa.[1]

Decker was drafted in the 1965 MLB draft in the 9th round by the Chicago Cubs after playing at Petaluma High School in Petaluma, California.[2]

He was traded along with Bill Hands and minor‐league pitcher Bob Maneely by the Cubs to the Minnesota Twins for Dave LaRoche on December 1, 1972.[3]

He died at age 55 from head injuries following a fall at his home in Fraser, Michigan.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Myers, Doug (1999). Essential Cubs: Chicago Cubs Facts, Feats, and Firsts-- from the Batter's Box to the Bullpen to the Bleachers. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 9780809226108. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
  2. ^ "Joe Decker Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
  3. ^ Durso, Joseph. "A's Send Epstein to Rangers; Scheinblum, Nelson to Reds," The New York Times, Saturday, December 2, 1972. Retrieved April 12, 2020
  4. ^ services, Tribune news (March 8, 2003). "Ex-Cubs pitcher Decker dies".
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Preceded by Minnesota Twins
Single-Game Strikeout Total
Record Holder (15)

1973
Succeeded by