Hank Aguirre

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Hank Aguirre born?January 31, 1931
2. When did Hank Aguirre die?September 5, 1994
3. What is the MLB career?1955-1970, playing for multiple teams including the Detroit Tigers
4. What is the all-star selections?Two
5. Who was Hank Aguirre?Hank Aguirre was a left‑handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1970. He played for the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Chicago Cubs, and later started businesses in Detroit.
6. What was special about his 1962 season?In 1962, Hank led the American League with an ERA of 2.75, which is a measure of how few runs he allowed per game. That made him one of the best pitchers that year.

Major League Baseball (MLB): The premier professional baseball league in North America, comprising the highest level of competition.
Earned Run Average (ERA): A statistical measure of a pitcher's effectiveness, calculated as the number of earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched.
Entrepreneur: An individual who creates, organizes, and manages a business, often taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Left-Handed Pitcher: A baseball pitcher who throws the ball with their left hand, often presenting unique challenges for batters.