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Ray Chapman was the Cleveland Indian shortstop that became the first and only major league player to die from a pitched ball. This was a terrible accident as Chapman was at bat and apparently seemed to have lost sight of the ball pitched by New York Yankee pitcher, Carl Mays. The fact that the ball was discolored and may have blended in with the spectator stands. From that point on, major league umpires insisted on having dirt spoiled balls cleaned or replaced by new ones. The year was 1920. In that year,ironically, Chapman's Cleveland Indians beat the Brooklyn Robins in the World Series.
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When did baseball player Ray Chapman play?
Ray Chapman debuted on August 30, 1912 and played his final game on August 16, 1920.
When and where did baseball player Ray Chapman die?
Ray Chapman died August 17, 1920, in New York, NY, USA.
Who is the only major league baseball player to die from a hit by pitch?
Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians in 1920.
Who was the Cleveland Indian that died after being hit by a pitch?
Shortstop Ray Chapman in 1920. Chapman's death is the only death due to an on the field event in the history of MLB.
Who pinch ran for ray Chapman after he was beaned?
Harry Lunte. The next batter, Tris Speaker, forced Lunte at second on a ground ball.
