Lyle Leroy "Punch" Judy (November 15, 1913 – January 15, 1991) was an American right-handed

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who played for the

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in 1935. Though his major league career was short, he spent 14 seasons in the minor leagues. Before playing professionally, Judy attended

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. He began his professional career in 1934, making his major league debut one year later on September 17, 1935 at the age of 21. He appeared in eight games with the St. Louis Cardinals, and had 11 at-bats. He collected zero hits, however he did walk twice and score two runs. He played his final big league game on September 29, 1935. Judy played every year in the minor leagues from 1934 to 1941 and again from 1946 to 1951. He surpassed the .300 batting average threshold four times with a high of .334. Overall, he batted .285 with 247 doubles, 51 triples and 21 home runs in 1,648 minor league games.Minor league statistics
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for part of the 1936 season. He was interred at San Lorenzo Cemetery in

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after his death.

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