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22. Hooks Dauss

22. Hooks Dauss
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: September 22, 1889 in Indianapolis, IN USA
  • Weight: 168 lbs.
  • Height: 5'10"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 28, 1912
  • Final Game: September 19, 1926
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Known for his patented curveball (which was why they called him “Hooks”), George “Hooks” Dauss was a career Detroit Tiger (1912-26) who won over 200 Games for the franchise and would reach 20 Wins in a season on three occasions.  Dauss still holds the Detroit Tigers record for Wins with 223, and he would have 1,201 Strikeouts.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Acquired: Purchased from St. Paul (American Association) 8/8/12.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1926 Season.
  • Games Played: 538
  • Notable Statistics: 223 Wins
    182 Losses
    3.30 ERA
    388 Games Started
    245 Complete Games
    22 Shutouts
    120 Games Finished
    41 Saves
    3,390.2 Innings Pitched
    1,201 Strikeouts
    3.33 FIP
    1.320 WHIP
    1.12 SO/BB
    41.2 bWAR

    No Playoff Games
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Most Assists by a Pitcher (1915, 1919 & 1920)
    Highest Range Factor by a Pitcher (1915 & 1920)

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