Russ Van Atta
| Russ Van Atta | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 21, 1906 Augusta, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| Died: October 10, 1986 (aged 80) Andover, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 25, 1933, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 11, 1939, for the St. Louis Browns | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 33–41 |
| Earned run average | 5.60 |
| Strikeouts | 339 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Russell Van Atta (June 21, 1906 – October 10, 1986) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball with the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Browns over a seven-season career. After his career ended, he was elected to one-term as sheriff of Sussex County, New Jersey, from 1941 to 1944.