Oscar Judd
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| Born: | February 14, 1908 |
| Birthplace: | London, ON, Canada |
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| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 180 lbs |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
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| Other Teams: | Philadelphia Phillies 1945-48 |
| Years with Boston: | 1941-1945 |
Thomas William Oscar Judd (born February 14, 1908 in London, Ontario, Canada) was a left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox (1941-1945) and Philadelphia Phillies (1945-1948).
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Overall Career
Judd was primarily used as a starting pitcher during his eight-season career. He made his major league debut pitching in relief for the Red Sox on April 16, 1941 against the Washington Senators. He pitched in just six more games for Boston that year but did earn his first big league save.
Judd's best season came in 1943. Appearing in 23 games, Judd compiled an 11-6 record with a 2.90 ERA and was named to the American League All-Star team. Two years later, on May 31, 1945, he was selected off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies. In five seasons with Boston, Judd finished 20-18 with 3 saves and a 3.68 ERA in 189.1 innings.
Towards the end of his career, Judd was afflicted with a sore arm, and retired after appearing in four games with the Phillies in 1948 at age 40. For his career, Judd finished with a record of 40-51 with 43 complete games, 4 shutouts, 7 saves and an ERA of 3.90.
Judd's Moment in the Sun
- April 16, 1946: Pitching for Philadelphia, Judd gave up Mel Ott's 511th and final career home run.
Awards
- 1943 American League All-Star
Trivia
- A career .262 hitter with 3 home runs and 19 RBI in 317 at-bats.
- Led the National League with 8 wild pitches in 1947.
Transactions
- October 1, 1940: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox from the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1940 Rule 5 draft.
- May 31, 1945: Selected off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Boston Red Sox.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
