Orval McElrath

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Orval McElrath
Orval Eugene McElrath
"Mac"
Bat/Throw: L/R
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 170
Born: 1933-11-9 at Hanford, CA (US)
Died: 2001-5-11
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Orval McElrath was a professional player.

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Profile

Personal

  • Resided in Mountain View, California in 1954.
  • Listed hobby as fishing.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Mountain View High School in 1953.
  • Played baseball and basketball in high school.
  • Was chosen Most Valuable Player in prep league in 1953.
  • Pitched a no-hit, no-run game in the championship playoff game in high school.
  • Played American Legion ball.
  • Played Winter ball for Palo Alto Oaks in the San Francisco-Peninsula League in 1954.

Contract signing

  • Was signed to his first contract by Bob Fontaine of the Hollywood Stars.

Sources

  • 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).
  • Social Security Death Index (SSN: 549-44-9532).


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