Failure is often even more fascinating than success. I am definitely intrigued by the 1932 Boston Red Sox, the worst Red Sox team of all time. The team finished with a record of 43-111, for a winning percentage of .279 and very little went right.
Well after we had a long-time legitimate Major Leaguer in the last post, it is only fair to return to a much more obscure player this time around. Justin "Jud" McLaughlin's Major League career spanned three seasons, but only 16 games. All of those games were in relief.
McLaughlin signed with the Red Sox right out of high school and made his big league debut in 1931 at the age of 19. He appeared in nine games that season, pitching 12 innings while giving up 16 earned runs. His ERA was 12.00. He struck out three and walked eight.
In 1932, McLaughlin appeared in just one game. He pitched three innings, giving up five runs and four walks without striking anyone out. He made his first plate appearance and struck out. He spent the rest of the season in the minors.
1933 saw him appear in six more games, throwing 8.2 innings. He had an ERA of 6.23, a marked improvement. He walked five and struck out one. He spent most of the season in the minors. He was in the minors in 1934 as well, but never made another Major League appearance.
McLaughlin spent his career with the Red Sox, but had a record of 0-0 in 16 relief appearances. In 23.2 innings pitched, he had an ERA of 10.27. He struck out just four batters while walking 17.
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