Toad Ramsey

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Toad Ramsey
Pitcher
Born: August 8, 1864
Indianapolis, Indiana
Died: March 27, 1906 (aged 41)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Batted: Right Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 5, 1885
for the Louisville Colonels
Final game
September 17, 1890
for the St. Louis Browns
Career statistics
Win-Loss record     114-124
ERA     3.29
Strikeouts     1,515
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Thomas H. "Toad" Ramsey (born August 8, 1864 in Indianapolis, Indiana - March 27, 1906), is a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1885-1890. Ramsey played for the Louisville Colonels (1885-89) and the St. Louis Browns (AA) (1889-90). Toad Ramsey struck out 499 batters in 1886 -- the second highest total in major league history. That season, Ramsey had a 38-27 record with 66 complete games in 588-2/3 innings pitched. Ramsey followed up in 1887 with a 37-27 record, 61 complete games, and 355 strikeouts in 561 innings pitched.

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