Tex Covington | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Henryville, Tennessee | March 19, 1887|
Died: December 10, 1931 Denison, Texas | (aged 44)|
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 25, 1911, for the Detroit Tigers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 20, 1912, for the Detroit Tigers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 10-5 |
Earned run average | 4.10 |
Strikeouts | 48 |
Teams | |
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William Wilkes Covington (March 19, 1887 – December 10, 1931) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Detroit Tigers.[1] Appearing in 31 games, he posted a 4.10 ERA. He pitched 147 innings between 1911 and 1912. He made no errors in 1911, but three in 1912, greatly affected his career fielding percentage (.929).
His brother Sam also played in the major leagues.