Claude Wilborn

Summary

Claude Edward Wilborn (September 1, 1912 – November 13, 1992) was a Major League Baseball right fielder who played for one season. He played for the Boston Bees in five games during the 1940 season.

Claude Wilborn
Right fielder
Born: September 1, 1912
Woodsdale, North Carolina
Died: November 13, 1992(1992-11-13) (aged 80)
Roxboro, North Carolina
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 8, 1940, for the Boston Bees
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 1940, for the Boston Bees
MLB statistics
Batting average.000
At-bats7
Teams

Wilborn and Sig Broskie were playing for the York White Roses in 1940 when they were signed in September for a trial with the Boston Bees.[1] Manager Casey Stengel said that, during his brief period with the Braves in 1940, Wilborn "couldn't hit a balloon."[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Broskie And Wilborn To Join Boston Bees". The Gazette and Daily. 2 September 1940. p. 7. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  2. ^ Hurwitz, Hy (19 March 1941). "Wilborn May Be Kept by Stengel". The Boston Globe. p. 20. Retrieved 1 September 2023.

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
  • Claude Wilborn at Find a Grave