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50. General Crowder

For a few seasons in the early 1930’s, Alvin “General” Crowder was the unquestioned ace of the Senator’s staff.  A veteran of World War I, Crowder got his start late in baseball and when he was at his apex in his early to mid 30’s.  He would win 26 and 24 Games respectively in 1932 and 1933, more than enough to lead the American League.

Crowder had a record in Washington of 98-69 with 480 Strikeouts.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Acquired: Signed prior to the 1926 Season.
  • Departed: Traded to St. Louis Browns for Tom Zachary 7/7/27.

    Acquired (2): Traded from the St. Louis Browns with Heinie Manush for Goose Goslin 6/13/30.

    Departed (2): Selected off of Waivers by the Detroit Tigers 8/4/34.
  • Games Played: 236
  • Notable Statistics: 98 Wins
    69 Losses
    3.98 ERA
    161 Games Started
    85 Complete Games
    6 Shutouts
    46 Games Finished
    12 Saves
    1,331 Innings Pitched
    450 Strikeouts
    4.04 FIP
    1.361 WHIP
    1.03 SO/BB
    15.8 bWAR

    2 Playoff Games
    0 Wins
    1 Loss
    7.36 ERA
    2 Games Started
    11 Innings Pitched
    7 Strikeouts
    1.91 WHIP
    1.40 SO/BB
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1933)
    Most Wins (1932 & 33)
    Most Games Pitched (1933)
    Most Innings Pitched (1932)
    Most Games Started (1932)
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