Pete Center

Marvin Earl "Pete" Center (April 22, 1912 – August 8, 2004) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who appeared in 77 Major League games over all or part of four seasons (1942–1943; 1945–1946) for the Cleveland Indians.

A native of Hazel Green, Kentucky, the 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m), 190 lb (86 kg) Center attended Morehead State University.

Acquired by the Indians the following year, Center rose to A ball, then the top level of minor league baseball, before making his debut with Cleveland on September 11, 1942.

In relief of Jim Bagby, Jr., Center allowed seven hits, four bases on balls and six earned runs in 31⁄3 innings pitched as the Indians bowed to the Boston Red Sox, 15–2, at League Park.

Altogether, Center allowed 154 hits and 70 bases on balls in 1601⁄3 innings pitched in the majors, with 50 strikeouts and three saves.