Joe Astroth

Baseball player and All-Star catcher

Joe Astroth - Baseball player and All-Star catcher
Born

1922
103 years ago

Died

May 3rd, 2013
11 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

An American baseball player participated as a catcher in Major League Baseball. Played for the Philadelphia Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals across multiple seasons in the 1940s. Achieved recognition as an All-Star in 1945, showcasing significant contributions to the teams during his career. Concluded career with a total of 365 games played in the league, notable for both offensive and defensive skills behind the plate.

Selected to the 1945 MLB All-Star Game

Played for the Philadelphia Athletics

Played for the St. Louis Cardinals

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