Charles Leroy “Tex” Pruiett (1883–1953): Major League Baseball player; Cy Young's teammate

Burial Vault, Tex Pruiett

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 “Tex” Pruiett was an American professional baseball pitcher best known for his time with the Boston Americans (later the Red Sox) during the early 20th century. Born on July 10, 1883, in Osgood, Indiana, Pruiett later became associated with Texas, earning him the nickname “Tex.”

A right-handed pitcher, Pruiett made his Major League Baseball debut on April 17, 1907, with the Boston Americans. He appeared in parts of two seasons (1907–1908), compiling a career record of 4 wins and 18 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83 and 74 strikeouts over 216 innings pitched. Despite his losing record, Pruiett was considered a capable and durable arm on a struggling Boston team during the tail end of the Deadball Era.

In his rookie season of 1907, Pruiett had the distinction of sharing the pitching staff with the legendary Cy Young, who was then in the twilight of his Hall of Fame career. At 40 years old, Young was still a dominant presence on the mound, and Pruiett, as a young hurler, had the rare opportunity to learn alongside the game's all-time wins leader. Their brief overlap on the Boston Americans connected Pruiett to one of baseball's most storied eras and figures.

Following his brief major league stint, Pruiett continued his baseball career in the minor leagues, playing for teams such as the San Antonio Bronchos, Galveston Sand Crabs, and Fort Worth Panthers, among others. He became a familiar name in Texas baseball circles, both as a player and eventually as a mentor to younger pitchers.

Pruiett passed away on March 6, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Sources: Society for American Baseball Research, Baseball Reference, Baseball Almanac, Wikipedia, Find a Grave