Astyanax Douglass
Encyclopedia
Astyanax Douglass was a Major League Baseball
catcher
. He played for the Cincinnati Reds
in 1921 and 1925.
Born in Covington, Texas
, he attended Texas Christian University
.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
. He played for the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in 1921 and 1925.
Born in Covington, Texas
Covington, Texas
Covington is a city in Hill County in Northern Central Texas located on State Highway 171 twelve miles north of Hillsboro in north central Hill County. It was founded by Colonel James. J. Gathings in the spring of 1852...
, he attended Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States and founded in 1873. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Disciples of Christ...
.