Herb Washington
Herbert Lee Washington (born November 16, 1951) is an American world-class sprinter who parlayed his speed into a brief Major League Baseball (MLB) stint in 1974 and 1975 with the Oakland Athletics.
| Herb Washington | |
|---|---|
Washington in 1974 | |
| Pinch runner | |
| Born: November 16, 1951 Belzoni, Mississippi, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 4, 1974, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 4, 1975, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Games played | 105 |
| At bats | 0 |
| Runs | 33 |
| Stolen bases | 31 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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He was replaced in 1975 when the Athletics acquired a baserunning specialist who was also a position player. Washington returned to professional track, then became the owner/operator of numerous McDonald's restaurants and a minor league professional hockey franchise. He has held a number of executive posts on varied boards and organizations.
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