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First column (I) indicates when a split may be incomplete due to missing play-by-play data. For all seasons after 1968, the play-by-play data is complete (summary of missing data for pre-1969).Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-0, 175lb (183cm, 79kg)
Born: March 13, 1931 in Jacksonville, FL us
Died: July 7, 1990 in Jacksonville, FL
Buried: Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, FL
High School: Jacksonville HS (Jacksonville, FL)
Debut:
July 17, 1955
(Age 24-126d,
11,273rd in major league history)
vs. CIN 8.0 IP, 9 H, 2 SO, 2 BB, 5 ER, W
Last Game:
September 27, 1958
(Age 27-198d)
vs. CHC 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1955 season
Full Name: Fred Donald Bessent
Nicknames: The Weasel
Pronunciation: \BESS-ent\
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Career
4.2
14
7
3.33
108
2
12
211.0
118
1.346
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First column (I) indicates when a split may be incomplete due to missing play-by-play data. For all seasons after 1968, the play-by-play data is complete (summary of missing data for pre-1969).