As the youngest-ever Black pitcher in the major leagues at the time, he shut out the Yankees in his debut. But his career with the Orioles never launched, and years later, he was sure he knew why.
Thanks for telling us about Charley Beamon, Sr., John. In 1955 with Stockton, Charlie posted a 16-0 mark with a 1.98 ERA. He pitched 139 innings, struck out 112 and walked 62 batters.
If Frank Robinson believes Charlie could have been a good major league pitcher, I believe it.
Thanks for telling us about Charley Beamon, Sr., John. In 1955 with Stockton, Charlie posted a 16-0 mark with a 1.98 ERA. He pitched 139 innings, struck out 112 and walked 62 batters.
If Frank Robinson believes Charlie could have been a good major league pitcher, I believe it.
Great story but such a sad one. Timing is everything and in this case this young man was a number of years to early. Who knows what might have been.☹️