John Grimes (baseball)

John Thomas Grimes (April 17, 1869 January 17, 1964) was an American professional baseball player who played in three games for the St. Louis Browns during the 1897 season. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and died in San Francisco at the age of 94. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living former major league player. On the 31st of July, Grimes hit six St Louis Browns hitters, setting a National League record that still stands today.[1]

John Thomas Grimes
Pitcher
Born: (1869-04-17)April 17, 1869
Woodstock, Maryland
Died: January 17, 1964(1964-01-17) (aged 94)
San Francisco
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 28, 1897, for the St. Louis Browns
Last MLB appearance
August 2, 1897, for the St. Louis Browns
MLB statistics
Pitching record0-2
Strikeouts4
ERA5.95
Teams
  • St. Louis Browns (1897)

References

  1. "HIT BATSMEN RECORDS". www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_hbp.shtml. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
Records
Preceded by
William Kinsler
Oldest recognized verified living baseball player
August 10, 1963 January 17, 1964
Succeeded by
John Hollison


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