Tony Kaufmann

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Anthony Charles Kaufmann (December 16, 1900 - June 4, 1982) born in Chicago, Illinois was a Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1921-27), Philadelphia Phillies (1927) and St. Louis Cardinals (1927-28, 1930-31 and 1935).

He helped the Cardinals win the 1928 and 1930 National League Pennants and the 1931 World Series.

Kaufmann led the National League in Hit Batsmen (11) in 1923 and Home Runs Allowed (21) in 1924.

In 11 seasons he had a 64-62 Win-Loss record, 202 Games, 123 Games Started, 71 Complete Games, 9 Shutouts, 56 Games Finished, 12 Saves, 1,086 ⅓ Innings Pitched, 1,198 Hits Allowed, 587 Runs Allowed, 505 Earned Runs Allowed, 81 Home Runs Allowed, 368 Walks Allowed, 345 Strikeouts, 39 Hit Batsmen, 15 Wild Pitches, 4,733 Batters Faced, 6 Balks and a 4.18 ERA.

Kaufmann died in Elgin, Illinois at the age of 81.

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• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference