| Mike Prendergast | |
|---|---|
 Mike Prendergast Pitching, 1917 | |
| Pitcher [1] | |
| Born: December 15, 1888 Arlington, Illinois, U.S. | |
| Died: November 18, 1967 (aged 78) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 26, 1914, for the Chicago Federals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 9, 1919, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 41–53 |
| Earned run average | 2.74 |
| Strikeouts | 311 |
| Teams | |
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Michael Thomas Prendergast (December 15, 1888 – November 18, 1967) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. His nickname during his playing years was "Iron Mike". [2] [3]
Mike was born in Arlington, Illinois, to parents, Jeremiah Prendergast and Catherine Louise Corcoran, both natives of County Waterford, Ireland.
In 1914 and 1915, he pitched for the Chicago Whales of the Federal League. When the Federal League ceased operations in 1915 and merged with the Chicago Cubs, Mike joined the Cubs organization. He pitched with the Cubs in 1916 and 1917. After the 1917 season, he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies where he played in 1918 and 1919.
After his retirement from baseball Mike and his wife relocated to Omaha, Nebraska, and he worked at Falstaff Brewery.
In 1932, Mike won the Omaha Ping Pong championship. [2]
He died in Omaha on November 18, 1967, and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Omaha.
Mike's younger brother, Jeremiah "Jerry" Prendergast, nicknamed Jade, also played some minor league baseball.
References
- ^ "Mike Prendergast Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ a b Esser, Bruce. "Nebraska Minor League Basbell". Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ^ "Mike Prendergast – Society for American Baseball Research". SABR.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Mike Prendergast at Find a Grave
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