| Pembroke Finlayson | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 31, 1888 Cheraw, South Carolina | |
| Died: March 6, 1912 (aged 23) Brooklyn, New York | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 6, 1908, for the Brooklyn Superbas | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 1, 1909, for the Brooklyn Superbas | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 11.05 |
| Strikeouts | 2 |
| Teams | |
Pembroke Finlayson (known as the "Midget Twirler"[1]) (July 31, 1888 in Cheraw, South Carolina – March 6, 1912 in Brooklyn, New York) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in the 1908 and 1909 seasons with the Brooklyn Superbas. While playing in the minors in 1910 he was diagnosed with a serious heart problem and underwent surgery. However, he attempted to return to baseball too soon into his recovery and died in 1912.