1941
NELS POTTER   P

While recovering from surgery during the 1941 season, Nelson Potter was sold to the Boston Red Sox. Appearing in just 10 games, he compiled a 2-0 record and an encouraging 4.50 ERA. Unfortunately, the contending Red Sox didn’t see Potter for what he was — a determined pitcher about to blossom into a very successful one. Nels joined the Boston Braves in midseason of 1948 and became the top relief man and spot starter for the NL champs with an impressive 5-2 record and a 2.33 ERA ...

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