Jack Daugherty (baseball)

Jack Daugherty was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1944. Daugherty pitched in one game for the Pirates, on September 27, 1944, against the Boston Braves. He pitched 1 1/3 innings, allowing one hit and no runs. His career earned run average (ERA) was 0.00. Before playing in Major League Baseball, Daugherty played college baseball at Elon University. Information about his birth date, death date, and other aspects of his personal life is scarce. His brief MLB career occurred during World War II, a time when many regular players were serving in the military, creating opportunities for others.