Hank Thormahlen


Herbert Ehler Thormahlen aka Lefty was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Brooklyn Robins. Listed at, 180 lb., Thormahlen batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Biography

He was born on July 5, 1896 in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Career

Thormalen began his professional career with the class D Chambersburg Maroons and class AA Baltimore Orioles in 1916. When he was 21 years old, he made a one-game appearance for the New York Yankees in 1917 before returning to the minor leagues in 1918. He was once again elevated to the Yankees in 1919. In a six-season major league career, Thormahlen posted a 29–28 record with 148 strikeouts and a 3.33 ERA in 104 appearances, including 64 starts, 27 complete games, four shutouts, three saves, and 565 innings of work.

Death

Thormahlen died in Los Angeles at age of 58.

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