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GRATZ HONORS CARL SCHEIB

by Max Silberman

Tucked away in Pennsylvania's Dauphin County, Carl Scheib entered this world on New Year's Day in 1927 in the town of Gratz. In September of 1943, Scheib became the youngest player in American League history at the age of 16, an honor which he still holds.

On Saturday, June 18th, Carl Scheib will be honored by his hometown and will travel from his home in Texas for the event.

Scheib pitched for the A's from 1943 to 1954 with some interruption for wartime service. He was a fine hitter and always wanted to be an outfielder but the A's usually seemed to need a pitcher. In addition to pitching duties, he also pinch hit and played some outfield. In 1948 he hit an astounding .298 and was one of the best hitting pitchers in A's history. On the mound, he accumulated 45 victories. He finished his major league career in 1954 with the St. Louis Cardinals but continued to play in Texas where he later made his home.

More details on the upcoming celebration will be given in the near future.