Jack Armstrong

Jack William Armstrong

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 5", Weight 215 lb.
• School University of Oklahoma, Rider College
• High School Neptune High School
• Debut June 21, 1988
• Final Game April 17, 1994
• Born March 7, 1965 in Englewood, NJ USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Jack Armstrong was signed as a 1st round pick in the 1987 amateur draft by the Cincinnati Reds and scout Chuck LaMar. Before the All-Star break in 1990, he was 11-3 with the Reds. He was subsequently named the starting pitcher in the All-Star Game, but only won one more game the rest of the season against six losses. By the time the postseason rolled around, he had been bounced from the starting rotation. He did make one appearance in the 1990 World Series, pitching 3 innings of one-hit relief in Game 2, which the Reds won in 10 innings. He was later selected by the Florida Marlins in the 1992 Expansion Draft and finished his big league career the following season. Jack threw a low-90s fastball, a curve and a slider.

His son, Jack Armstrong, Jr., was drafted in the 2008 amateur draft and 2011 amateur draft.

Notable Achievements

• NL All-Star (1990)
• Won a World Series with the Cincinnati Reds in 1990