Loyd Albert Colson (born November 4, 1947 in

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) is a former

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that batted and threw right-handed. Colson pitched the last two innings for the

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in one game on September 25, 1970 against the

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. In his only career game, he gave up three hits, one earned run and struck out three batters. He finished with a 0–0 record with a 4.50 ERA. Colton attended Gould OK High School then attended

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and was drafted by the Yankees in the 28th round of the 1967 amateur draft.

External links

Baseball Reference.com page
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