Harry Shuman (March 5, 1915 – October 25, 1996) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1942–43) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1944). The right-hander stood 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) and weighed 195 lb (88 kg).

He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was Jewish.^[1] He attended Central High School and Temple University in Philadelphia.^[2][3]

Baseball career

Shuman is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on September 14, 1942, in a road game against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds.^[4] He pitched two scoreless innings of relief in the 6–1 loss.

Shuman's career totals include 30 games pitched, all in relief, a 0–0 record with 19 games finished, 25 earned runs allowed in 502⁄3 innings, and an ERA of 4.44.

Late life

Shuman worked for the Philadelphia Democratic Committee, greeting visitors to the committee's offices, toward the end of his life.

Shuman died in his hometown of Philadelphia at the age of 81, and was buried in Haym Salomon Memorial Park in Frazer, Pennsylvania.^[5]

References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
• Harry Shuman at Find a Grave