George Mogridge
George Mogridge | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Rochester, New York | February 18, 1889|
Died: March 4, 1962 73) Rochester, New York | (aged|
Batted: Left | Threw: Left |
MLB debut | |
August 17, 1911 for the Chicago White Sox | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 2, 1927 for the Boston Braves | |
Career statistics | |
Win-loss record | 132-131 |
Earned run average | 3.21 |
Strikeouts | 678 |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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George Anthony Mogridge (February 18, 1889 – March 4, 1962) was an American baseball player.
Life
He was born in Rochester, New York was a Pitcher for the Chicago White Sox (1911–12), New York Yankees (1915–20), Washington Senators (1921–25), St. Louis Browns (1925) and Boston Braves (1926–27).
He helped the Senators win the 1924 World Series. On April 24, 1917 at Fenway Park Fenway Park, as a Yankee he threw the first no-hitter in franchise history and the first in the Boston ballpark . His best season was in 1918 when he led the American League in Games (45), Saves (7) and Games Finished (23).
In 15 seasons he had a 132–131 Win-Loss record, 398 Games, 261 Games Started, 138 Complete Games, 20 Shutouts, 101 Games Finished, 20 Saves, 2,265 ⅔ Innings Pitched, 2,352 Hits Allowed, 1,001 Runs Allowed, 808 Earned Runs Allowed, 77 Home Runs Allowed, 565 Walks Allowed, 678 Strikeouts, 76 Hit Batsmen, 24 Wild Pitches, 9,568 Batters Faced, 1 Balk and a 3.21 ERA.
He died in his hometown at the age of 73.
See also
References
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
Preceded by Eddie Cicotte |
MLB No-hitters April 24, 1917 |
Succeeded by Fred Toney |
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