Cal Dorsett

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Given name: Calvin Leavelle Dorsett
Nicknames: Preacher
Primary Pos: Pitcher
Hght/Wght: 6'0" / 180 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Jun 10, 1913 in Lone Oak, TX
Died: Oct 22, 1970 in Elk City, OK (57 years old)
Debut: Aug 19, 1940

Calvin Leavelle Dorsett (June 10, 1913 – October 22, 1970), nicknamed "Preacher", was an American professional baseball player. The native of Lone Oak, Texas, was a 6 ft (1.8 m), 180 lb (82 kg) right-handed pitcher whose career lasted for nine seasons (1937–1941; 1946–1949). He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations, and missed the 1942–1945 baseball seasons.

Dorsett worked in eight games pitched, two as a starter, in the Major Leagues for the Cleveland Indians in 1940–1941 and 1947. In 13+2⁄3 innings pitched, he allowed 25 hits, 13 bases on balls and 18 earned runs. He struck out six.