| Jake Volz | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 4, 1878 San Antonio, Texas, US | |
| Died: August 11, 1962 (aged 84) San Antonio, Texas, US | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 28, 1901, for the Boston Americans | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 2, 1908, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2-4 |
| Earned run average | 6.10 |
| Strikeouts | 12 |
| Teams | |
Jacob Phillip "Silent Jake" Volz (April 4, 1878 – August 11, 1962) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1901 and 1908 for the Boston Americans (1901), Boston Beaneaters (1905) and Cincinnati Reds (1908). Listed at 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m), 175 lb., Volz batted and threw right-handed. He was born in San Antonio, Texas.
In a three-season career, Volz posted a 2–4 record with 12 strikeouts and a 6.10 ERA in 11 appearances, including seven starts, two complete games, and 38⅓ innings of work.
Volz married Anna (Cloud) Zuercher 1909 in San Antonio. [1] On May 19, 1911, he shot Anna point blank in the face in front of their home while she was holding the hand of her five-year-old son from a prior marriage. [2] [3] He was subsequently found not guilty by reason of insanity. [4] [5]
Volz died in his hometown of San Antonio, Texas, at age 84.
References
- ^ [1], FamilySearch.org, Texas Marriages, 1837-1973
- ^ "Mrs. Annie Volz Dies From Bullet Wound". The San Antonio Express. Vol. 46, no. 140. 1911-05-20. p. 1. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Husband held on Charge of Killing Wife. The San Antonio Light, no. 119, page 1, May 20, 1911.
- ^ Volz found Not Guilty. The Daily Advocate, Victoria, Texas, vol. 13, no. 32, page 1, April 1, 1912.
- ^ The Murder of Anna Cloud by her husband, Joseph P. "Jack" Volz. MyKindred.com website.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
- Retrosheet
- Baseball Library
- Jake Volz at Find a Grave
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