Sugar Cain Memorabilia & Collectibles

 

A right hand power pitcher, Merritt Patrick Cain or famously known as “Sugar Cain”, was born on April 5, 1907. He played for the Major League for six years from 1932 until 1938. Cain started out with the Philadelphia Athletics for three years debuting on April 15, 1932 when he was 25 years old. He was brought in because of his broad shoulders Athletics owner Connie Mack would rebuild from after Lefty Grove was sold –off due to financial problems. Cain did not live-up to what was expected from him and was then traded to the St. Louis Browns together with Ed Coleman for George Blaeholder. Cain played for a year with the browns before he was traded to the Chicago White Sox for Les Tietje a right handed pitcher as well. While in Chicago, Cain continued to be an asset for his team as he posted significant numbers in his final year in MLB. Throughout his career, Cain started one hundred thirty seven times, with an average of 987.1 innings pitched. He struck-out 279 players and he had an average of 1.71 walks and hits per inning. Cain played his last MLB game in May 28, 1938. Cain died a last April 3, 1975 in Atlanta Georgia and was cremated.

 

Cain may not be the best player but his memory lives on with his authentic signed mementos that you can avail of. Each is preserved in order for to keep and share among your fellow MLB fans. Complete your collection today.