212. George Mullin

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  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: July 4, 1880 in Toledo, OH USA
  • Weight: 188 lbs.
  • Height: 5'11"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: May 04, 1902
  • Final Game: May 23, 1915
 
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George Mullin spent the first 11 years and change of his career with the Detroit Tigers, and while he is not one of the most well-known hurlers in Major League history, he was a major cog in the machine that was the Detroit Tigers in the late 1900s. 

From 1905 to 1910, Mullin went five for six in terms of 20-Win seasons, leading the American League in Wins in 1909 with 29.  The Tigers won the American League three years in a row (1907-09), and while he and Detroit could not win the Fall Classic, Mullin had a 1.86 ERA in his seven Playoff Games.

Mullin finished his pro career with two years in the Federal League.  Overall, the right-hander had a career record of 228-196 with 1,482 Strikeouts.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Wednesday, 01 January 1936
  • Position: Pitcher
  • Games Played: 487
  • Notable Statistics: 228 Wins
    196 Losses
    2.82 ERA
    428 Games Started
    336 Complete Games
    35 Shutouts
    52 Games Finished
    8 Saves
    3,686.2 Innings Pitched
    1,482 Strikeouts
    2.91 FIP
    1.290 WHIP
    1.20 SO/BB
    47.2 bWAR

    7 Playoff Games
    3 Wins
    3 Losses
    2.02 ERA
    6 Games Started
    6 Complete Games
    1 Shutout
    1 Game Finished
    58.0 Innings Pitched
    35 Strikeouts
    2.14 FIP
    1.052 WHIP
    2.33 SO/BB

    148 Runs Scored
    401 Hits
    70 Doubles
    23 Triples
    3 Home Runs
    139 Runs Batted In
    18 Stolen Bases
    .262/.319/.344 Slash Line

    9 Playoff Games
    2 Runs Scored
    4 Hits
    1 Double
    0 Triples
    0 Home Runs
    0 Runs Batted In
    0 Stolen Bases
    .160/.222/.200 Slash Line
  • Played For: Detroit Tigers, Indianapolis Hoosiers, Newark Pepper, Washington Senators
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    World Series Rings (None) 
    Most Wins (1) (AL) (1909)
    Most Innings Pitched (1) (AL) (1905)
    Most Games Started (1) (AL) (1905)
    Most Complete Games (1) (AL) (1905)
    Most Putouts by a Pitcher (1) (AL) (1903)
    Most Assists by a Pitcher (2) (AL) (1903 & 1906)
  • Other Points of Note:

    4 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Pitchers)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (ERA)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Wins)
    1 Top Ten Finish (H/9)
    1 Top Ten Finish (BB/9)
    1 Top Ten Finish (SO/9)
    8 Top Ten Finishes (Games Pitched)             
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Innings Pitched)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Strikeouts) 
    8 Top Ten Finishes (Games Started)
    9 Top Ten Finishes (Complete Games)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Shutouts)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Games Finished)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (ERA+)
  • Notable All Time Rankings:

    7.   Assists by a Pitcher: 1,244
    25. Complete Games: 353
    56. Innings Pitched: 3,686.7
    63. Putouts by a Pitcher: 229
    70. Wins: 228
    71. Shutouts: 35
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: N/A.
  • Should be Inducted As A: Detroit Tiger

Should George Mullin be in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 62.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.5%
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