Herb Hash

Pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in 1940 and 1941 [11]

What is Herb Hash known for?

Herbert Howard Hash, known as Herb Hash, was a notable American baseball player born on February 13, 1911, in Woolwine, Virginia. He was a right-handed pitcher who made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Boston Red Sox on April 19, 1940.

During his time at the Red Sox (1940-41), Hash played significant roles. He pitched his first complete game at Yankee Stadium before a capacity crowd of 82,437 and scattered six hits in an 11–4 victory. On June 23, he pitched his first career shutout at Municipal Stadium against the Cleveland Indians where the Red Sox won 2–0. Hash’s final appearance in the major leagues was on April 30, 1941.

Despite his promising career, a string of injuries and illnesses, including a serious back injury, curtailed his time in the major leagues. Nonetheless, he continued to pitch in the minor leagues until 1946. His lifetime major league stats include 38 games, a win-loss record of 8–7, an earned run average of 4.98, 39 strikeouts, 3 complete games, 1 shutout, and 4 saves in 128+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Following his retirement from baseball, Hash served in the field of education as a teacher or principal for thirty-three years. He passed away on May 20, 2008, in Culpeper, Virginia due to a stroke. His legacy lives on, as he is recognized as a former major league ballplayer and remembered particularly for his time with the Boston Red Sox.

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