Herbert Ehler Thormahlen aka Lefty (July 5, 1896 – February 6, 1955) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1917 through 1925 for the New York Yankees (1917–20), Boston Red Sox (1921) and Brooklyn Robins (1925). Listed at 6ft 0in, 180 lb., Thormahlen batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Biography

He was born on July 5, 1896, in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Career

Thormalen began his professional career with the class D Chambersburg Maroons and class AA Baltimore Orioles in 1916. When he was 21 years old, he made a one-game appearance for the New York Yankees in 1917 before returning to the minor leagues in 1918. He was once again elevated to the Yankees in 1919. In a six-season major league career, Thormahlen posted a 29–28 record with 148 strikeouts and a 3.33 ERA in 104 appearances, including 64 starts, 27 complete games, four shutouts, three saves, and 565 innings of work. His last game was on May 7, 1925.

Death

Thormahlen died in Los Angeles at age of 58.

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