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Hal Deviney
Harold John Deviney (April 11, 1893 – January 4, 1933) was an American relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played in one game for the Boston Red Sox during the 1920 season. He batted and threw right-handed. On July 30, 1920, Deviney posted a 15.00 earned run average with three walks in 3.0 innings of work. He did not have a decision. But Deviney had more luck at the plate, going 2-for-2 with one run and a triple for a perfect 1.000 batting average. He never appeared in a major league game again. Deviney died in Westwood, Massachusetts at age 39.
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Harold John Deviney (April 11, 1893 – January 4, 1933) was an American relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played in one game for the Boston Red Sox during the 1920 season. He batted and threw right-handed. On July 30, 1920, Deviney posted a 15.00 earned run average with three walks in 3.0 innings of work. He did not have a decision. But Deviney had more luck at the plate, going 2-for-2 with one run and a triple for a perfect 1.000 batting average. He never appeared in a major league game again. Deviney died in Westwood, Massachusetts at age 39.
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