Henry Coppola

Henry Peter Coppola

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 175 lb.

• Debut April 19, 1935
• Final Game May 7, 1936
• Born August 4, 1912 in East Douglas, MA USA
• Died July 10, 1990 in Norfolk, MA USA

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Biographical Information

Henry Coppola pitched in two seasons with the Washington Senators in the mid-1930s. At 22, he pitched 19 games in 1935 with an ERA of 5.92, allowing 72 hits and 29 walks while fanning only 19 in 59 1/3 innings. Yet, nine pitchers on the Senators staff that year had an ERA worse. The following year, he dealt in 6 games through May 7th. His ERA was 4.50 in 14 innings, surrendering 17 hits with 12 walks to just 2 strikeouts.