Don Loun

Don Loun
Pitcher
Born: November 9, 1940 (1940-11-09) (age 71) Frederick, Maryland
Batted: Right	Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 23, 1964 for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1964 for the Washington Senators
Career statistics
Win-Loss record	1–1
Earned run average	2.08
Innings	13
Teams
Washington Senators (1964)

Donald Nelson Loun (born November 9, 1940 in Frederick, Maryland) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was signed by the Washington Senators before the 1961 season, and appeared in two games for them in 1964. Both games were as a starter, and they had extremely different results.

In Loun's major league debut (September 23, 1964), he pitched a 1-0 complete game shutout against the visiting Boston Red Sox, allowing just five hits and no walks. Only 1,491 fans were in attendance at D.C. Stadium to witness this excellent effort by the 23-year-old rookie.

His next start was also against the Red Sox, this time at Fenway Park, on October 3. This time he allowed eight hits, three walks, and four runs (three earned) in just four innings pitched. He was replaced by a pinch hitter in the top of the 5th, so he left the game trailing 4-0. The final score was 7-0.

He had a 1-1 career Major League record with an earned run average of 2.08. His minor league career in the Washington farm system continued into the 1969 season before his retirement.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
• Retrosheet

Persondata
Name	Loun, Don
Alternative names
Short description	American baseball player
Date of birth	November 9, 1940
Place of birth	Frederick, Maryland
Date of death
Place of death