Harry Perkowski

Harry Perkowski was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1955. Born in 1922, Perkowski made his debut during a transformative era in baseball, shortly after World War II, a time when the sport was beginning to experience the influx of new talent and the integration of players. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 33 wins and 40 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.37. He tallied a total of 296 strikeouts and recorded 5 saves, contributing to his teams both as a starter and a reliever. Perkowski's playing style was characterized by his ability to navigate the challenges of the game during the post-war years, a time when pitchers faced increasingly competitive lineups. Though he may not have achieved the stardom of some contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination emblematic of players in that era. His career spanned a period of significant change in baseball, and while he may not be a household name, his dedication to the game remains a noteworthy chapter in baseball history.