Ranking the top 10 MLB players from the state of Utah
9. Newt Kimball, RHP (Logan)
Born about an hour north of Salt Lake City, Kimball’s career in the major leagues lasted from 1937-1943, playing for four different teams. His best season came in 1943. Kimball pitched for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies that year, posting a 3.84 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 100.2 innings pitched. Kimball retired with an 11-9 record, 3.78 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 235.2 innings pitched.
Happy 109th birthday to the late Newt Kimball. Kimball made his MLB debut with the Cubs in 1937 before being traded to the Dodgers in 1939. During his 4 seasons with Brooklyn, he mostly pitched out of the bullpen and also made an appearance in the movie “Whistling in Brooklyn.” pic.twitter.com/UA0g9K9r66
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