Clyde Shoun

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Clyde Shoun
Pitcher
Born: March 20, 1912
Mountain City, Tennessee
Died: March 20, 1968 (aged 56)
Mountain Home, Tennessee
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
August 7, 1935
for the Chicago Cubs
Final game
July 19, 1949
for the Chicago White Sox
Career statistics
Pitching record     73-59
Earned run average     3.91
Strikeouts     483
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Clyde Mitchell Shoun was a professional baseball player. He was born March 20, 1912 in Mountain City, Tennessee and died March 20, 1968 in Johnson City, Tennessee. His nickname was "Hardrock", due to his fastball.

Shoun was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on August 7, 1935, with the Chicago Cubs.

Played for the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Braves, and Chicago White Sox.

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[edit] Career stats

  • Games Played - 454
  • Games Started - 85
  • Complete Games - 34
  • Shutouts - 3
  • Innings Pitched - 1,287
  • Hits Allowed - 1,325
  • Earned Runs - 559
  • Walks - 404
  • Strikeouts - 483
  • Wins - 73
  • Loses - 59
  • Saves - 29
  • Earned Run Average - 3.90

[edit] Career Highlights

Led the Major Leagues in Games Pitched with 54 in 1940.

Pitched a no-hitter against the Boston Braves on May 15, 1944.

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