debut on July 28, 1946, against the Cincinnati Reds. In that game, Abernathy went seven innings giving up five runs (four earned) while striking out two. He got the loss in that game. On September 2, against the Boston Braves, Abernathy got his first and only major league save. Abernathy picked up his first win on September 5, against the Philadelphia Phillies after pitching only of an inning. On the season, Abernathy went 1–1 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and six strikeouts in 15 games, one start. In 1947, Abernathy pitched only one game with the Giants giving-up three runs (two earned) in two innings pitched. Later career After completing his tenure with the New York Giants, Abernathy re-joined the Minneapolis Millers. During the 1946 season, Abernathy went 9–10 with a 5.19 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 27 games, 17 starts. During the off-season, Abernathy was plagued with a stomach injury that he cured himself of before the 1948 season. In 1948, Abernathy only pitched two games and stuck out one in one inning pitched. Later life Abernathy resided in Chesnee, South Carolina where he worked as a repairman at the Reeves Brothers Textile Plant for 30 years until his retirement. Abernathy died on December 5, 1994, survived by his wife Marry Abernathy née Badgett, his sister Nell Ford, his stepsister Janell Peterson, his half-sister Junie Jones and his brother Wade Abernathy. Abernathy was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park. References General references Inline citations External links 1915 births 1994 deaths Baseball players from North Carolina New York Giants (NL) players Fort Smith Giants players Jersey City Giants players Major League Baseball pitchers Minneapolis Millers (baseball) players People from Forest City, North Carolina People from Spartanburg County, South Carolina Salisbury Bees players