Danny MacFayden
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Daniel Knowles (Danny) MacFayden (b. June 10, 1905, North Truro, Massachusetts - d. August 26, 1972, Brunswick, Maine) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball.
From 1926 through 1943, MacFayden played for:
- Boston Red Sox (1926-1932 [start])
- New York Yankees (1932 [end] - 1934)
- Cincinnati Reds (1935 [start])
- Boston Braves (1935 [end]- 1939; 1943)
- Pittsburgh Pirates (1940)
- Washington Senators (1941)
MacFayden batted and threw right handed. MacFayden died in Brunswick, Maine, aged 67.
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[edit] Career
In a 17-season career, MacFayden posted a 132-159 record with 797 strikeouts and a 3.96 ERA in 2706.0 innings pitched.
[edit] Best season
- 1936 - 17 victories, 86 SO, 2.87 ERA, all career highs.
[edit] Highlights
- Led American League in shutouts (1929, four)
- Finished ninth in National League MVP vote (1936)
- On September 28, 1935, struck out 15 New York Giants hitters in a game, breaking a 26-year old National League record.
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