34. Fred Hutchinson
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: August 12, 1919 in Seattle, WA USA
- Weight: 190 lbs.
- Height: 6'2"
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
- Debut: May 02, 1939
- Final Game: September 27, 1953
| W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 71 | 3.81 | 242 | 169 | 7 | 1,464.0 | 591 |
An All-Star in 1951, Fred Hutchinson spent his entire career with the Detroit Tigers. The control pitcher would lead the American League in SO/BB and BB/9 four times, a feat that is very impressive though not understood in the day that it occurred. He was also a good hitting pitcher, showcased by a .263 Batting Average. Hutchinson missed four years of baseball due to World War II, but he still managed to accrue a record of 95-71.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Pitcher
- Acquired: Traded from Seattle (PCL) for Ed Selway, George Archie, Tony Piet, Jo-Jo White and Cash 12/12/38.
- Departed: Released 10/13/53.
- Games Played: 242
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Notable Statistics: 95 Wins
71 Losses
3.73 ERA
169 Games Started
81 Complete Games
13 Shutouts
48 Games Finished
7 Saves
1,464 Innings Pitched
591 Strikeouts
3.71 FIP
1.281 WHIP
1.52 SO/BB
25.9 bWAR
1 Playoff Game
0 Wins
0 Losses
9.00 ERA
1 Game Finished
1 Inning Pitched
1 Strikeout
2.00 WHIP
1.00 SO/BB -
Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1951)
Lowest WHIP (1949)
Lowest BB/9 (1948, 1949, 1950 & 1951)
Highest SO/BB (1947, 1949, 1950 & 1951)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (1948)
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