From SABR Encyclopedia
Pedro Estrada
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 5' 10"
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Weight:
| 175
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Born:
| 1930-10-23 at Globe, AZ (US)
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Died:
| 2001-9-11
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Pete Estrada was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Susanville, California in 1952 and 1953, and in Riverdale, California in 1955.
- Self-identified as being of Mexican ancestry.
- Listed golf, hunting and fishing among his hobbies.
- Married with one child in 1955.
- Considers his most interesting experience to have played with four clubs in four leagues in ten days in 1954.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Laton High School in 1948 and participated in baseball, basketball, track and football.
- Attended Saint Mary's college and played varsity baseball and football
- Hit .392 in conference play in 1950.
- Attended Fresno State College.
- Played football and baseball at college.
- Played semi-pro ball with the Susanville (CA) Merchants.
Outside of baseball
- Was a student during the off-season in 1955.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Bill Avila of the Sacramento Solons.
Sources
- 1952 Pioneer League Index.
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 553-42-1967).