John Hrasch

John Arthur Hrasch

• Bats Right, Throws Right

• School Ohio University

• Born December 22, 1928 in Cleveland, OH USA
• Died August 18, 1952 in Blackstone, VA USA

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Biographical Information

Shortstop John Hrasch was an All-American in 1950 at Ohio University. He debuted in the minor leagues the same year, hitting .221/~.319/.258 in 73 games for the AA New Orleans Pelicans, fielding .955. Hrasch was playing for the Pelicans in 1951 and hitting .319 when he was called into the service on May 15.

Hrasch died in an automobile accident at Camp Pickett in Virginia.