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| Erwin Thomas Knorzer
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| Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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| Height:
| 6' 0"
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| Weight:
| 180
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| Born:
| 1932-3-2 at Long Beach, CA (US)
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Erwin Knorzer was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Long Beach, California in 1952 and 1954.
- Listed hobbies as cars, golf, tennis and dancing.
- Self-identified as being of German-Irish ancestry.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Wilson High School in Long Beach in 1950.
- Participated in basketball, track and baseball in high school.
- Helped his high school team win the state championship in 1950.
Outside of baseball
- Attended Long Beach City College during the off-season as of 1952.
- Served in the U. S. Navy for two years.
Achievements
- Hit a home run in his first time at bat in a professional baseball game.
Playing in less than ten games statistics
- 1952 Billings Pioneer League 2 G, 9 AB, 4 H, 4 RBI, .444 AVG.
Contract signing
- Signed to his first professional contract by Howie Haak of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Sources
- 1952 Pioneer League Index.
- 1954 Pioneer League Index (Third Edition).
