Joseph Douglas Skalski (born September 26, 1964) is an American former
Major League Baseball
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pitcher
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. He appeared in just two games for the
Cleveland Indians
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, pitching innings. He was the losing pitcher in both of his games.
Joe attended
Saint Xavier University
Saint Xavier University (or SXU) is a private Catholic university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy, the university enrolls 3,749 students.
History
Saint Xavier University was founded as a women's co ...
and was drafted by the
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Guardians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland. The Guardians compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League Central, Central Division. Since , the team ...
in the 3rd round of the 1986 amateur draft. He pitched in the Indians organization until 1990.
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1964 births
Living people
Major League Baseball pitchers
Cleveland Indians players
Saint Xavier Cougars baseball players
American people of Polish descent
Baseball players from Cook County, Illinois
Batavia Trojans players
Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players
Colorado Springs Sky Sox players
Waterloo Indians players
Williamsport Bills players
20th-century American sportsmen
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