McCurdy was a slow-footed backup catcher and a respected lefthanded batter. A frequent
pinch hitter, he led the NL with 15 pinch hits in 52 at-bats for the 1933 Phillies.
(JK)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»September 10, 1926: In the Browns 5–4 win over the White Sox, pitcher Win Ballou stops Harry McCurdy's consecutive hit streak at 10, Win also wins.