THE SIDELINES : Pitcher Red Barrett, 75, Dies
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WILSON, N.C. — Charles (Red) Barrett, who set the major league record for the fewest pitches in a nine-inning game, has died at his home after a long illness. He was 75.
Barrett, while pitching for the Boston Braves, set the record for the fewest pitches in a nine-inning game in 1944 when he faced 27 batters and threw only 58 pitches in a 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
He was voted the International League’s most valuable player in 1942 and was named to the National League All-Star team in 1945. He pitched in the World Series for St. Louis in 1946 and for the Braves in 1948.
Barrett, who died Saturday, also pitched for Cincinnati and compiled a career record of 69-69 with an ERA of 3.53.
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