Injury

Mel Parnell reveals he pitched last season with a sore elbow

ByThis Day in Baseball April 3, 1950March 22, 2025

Considered a well-guarded secret, Mel Parnell reveals he pitched all but three of his 39 games for Boston last season with a sore elbow. The 27 year-old ‘Dusty’ finished the season 25-7 with a 2.77 ERA for the second-place Red Sox.

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Day: April 3, 1950

Mel Parnell reveals he pitched last season with a sore elbow

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