1926-1932
DANNY MacFAYDEN   P

Certainly a pitcher, even in high school, who strikes out 32 batters in a game is going to attract attention. The pitcher in question was Danny MacFayden, pitching for Somerville High School in the Greater Boston area. Red Sox owner Bob Quinn later saw Danny pitch in a Twilight League semipro game in Boston and reportedly signed him on the spot ...

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