June 10 in Cincinnati Reds History: Joe Nuxhall becomes the youngest player to appear in the major leagues (1944)

On June 10, 1944, Ar Crosley Field, Joe Nuxhall, at 15 years, 10 months and 11 days, becomes the youngest player in major league history when he pitches two-thirds of an inning for the Cincinnati Reds in an 18 – 0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. After being called in the ninth inning into a 13-0 ro

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