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A native of Bell, California, he attended Loyola Marymount University.
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Herman Reich
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Listed at 6 ft 2 in (188 m), 200 lb (91 kg), Reich batted right-handed and threw left-handed. Reich has the rare distinction of being part of three different transactions in his only major league season. He appeared in three games with the Cleveland Indians (1) and Washington Senators (2) before joining the Chicago Cubs, all during a period of 48 days.
He became the regular first baseman for the Cubs and also was among the team"s nine right fielders.
Before the 1950 season, he was sold by the Cubs to the Chicago White Sox but did not play for them. In one season career, Reich was a.279 hitter (108-for-286) with three home runs and 34 Reserve Bank of India in 111 games, including 43 runs, 18 doubles, two triples, four stolen bases, and a.306 on-base percentage.
Following his brief stint in major leagues, Reich resumed his career in the minors and also managed the 1961 Idaho Falls Russets of the Pioneer League. November 10, 1948 – Drafted by the Cleveland Indians from the Portland Beavers (PCL) in the rule 5 draft.
April 30, 1949 – Selected off waivers by the Washington Senators from the Indians.
May 10, 1949 – Returned to the Indians by Washington following previous waiver selection. May 18, 1949 – Selected off waivers by the Chicago Cubs from the Indians. February 2, 1950 – Purchased by the Chicago White Sox from the Cubs.
Notably, Reich also was one of those rare players who were not primarily pitchers in major league history who threw left-handed but batted right-handed.
Other such players include Johnny Cooney, Rickey Henderson, Cleon Jones, Chucho Ramos, Cody Ross and Jimmy Ryan.
