Bumpus Jones: The Rookie Who Threw a No-Hitter in His 1892 MLB Debut
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Kelsey McKinney
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Summary
This article recounts the story of Charles Leander "Bumpus" Jones, a baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds who threw a no-hitter in his major-league debut on October 15, 1892. Despite walking four batters and committing a throwing error that allowed a run, Jones achieved the rare feat of a no-hitter in his first game. The article appears to be a nostalgic, conversational reflection on this obscure baseball history moment.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledEverybody knows Bumpus Jones, even (maybe especially) you!
Little Bumpus was a mere rookie, up in the show for the first time for the Cincinnati Reds.
Back then there wasn't even a mound, just a pitcher's box where Charles Leander 'Bumpus' Jones stood for his first game as a big leaguer and threw a damn no-hitter.
He walked four guys and a run came in on his throwing error. But he still pitched a no-hitter in his major-league debut.
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