John Couch began his Major League Baseball career as a pitcher in 1917 with the Detroit Tigers. After the season, he was sent to France, where he served as first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War I.
In 1917, John Couch began his Major League Baseball career as a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. After the season ended, he was sent to France and served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War I.