Danny MacFayden

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Daniel Knowles MacFayden (June 10, 1905 - August 26, 1972), nicknamed "Deacon Danny," was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1926 through 1943, he played for the Boston Red Sox (1926-1932), New York Yankees (1932-1934), Cincinnati Reds (1935), Boston Braves (1935-1939, 1943), Pittsburgh Pirates (1940) and Washington Senators (1941).

[edit] Career

MacFayden was born in North Truro, Massachusetts. In a 17-season career, he posted a 132-159 record with 797 strikeouts and a 3.96 earned run average in 2706.0 innings pitched. His best season was 1936, when he earned 17 victories with 86 strikeouts amd a 2.87 ERA, all career bests. MacFayden died in Brunswick, Maine at age 67.

[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.

[edit] External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
• BaseballLibrary

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