From SABR Encyclopedia
- See John Briggs in the index for other people with this or a similar name.
| Jonathan Tift Briggs
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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:
| 1934-1-24 at Natoma, CA (US)
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| Statistics: | Retrosheet
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John Briggs was a professional player.
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Personal
- Resided in Folsom, California in 1952 and 1953.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Folsom High School in 1951.
- Played baseball and basketball in high school.
- While pitching for Folsom American Legion Post he pitched two no-hitters against Placerville, fanning 20 batters in one game; in six games in 1951 he struck out 113 in 54 innings allowing a total of only 16 hits.
Achievements
- On May 23, 1952 he pitched a no-hit-no run game against Pocatello with a score of 8-0 in 9 innings.
- Led the 1952 Pioneer League in bases on balls issued with 166.
Outside of baseball
- Was a mechanic's helper during the off-season in 1952 and 1953.
Sources
- 1952 Pioneer League Index.
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
