Parnell made his debut with the BoSox in 1947, and in 1949, he had his best year in baseball. That season he would lead the American League in Wins (25), ERA (2.77), Complete Games (27), Innings Pitched (295.1), and HR/9 (0.2), and he would finish fourth in MVP voting. Parnell would have three more seasons where he had at least 18 Wins, all of which seeing him net MVP votes.
Parnell retired after the 1956 season and left the game with a record of 123-75, and was chosen for the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 1997.
31. Mel Parnell
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: June 13, 1922 in New Orleans, LA USA
- Weight: 180 lbs.
- Height: 6'0"
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
- Debut: April 20, 1947
- Final Game: September 29, 1956
| W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 75 | 4.12 | 289 | 232 | 10 | 1,752.7 | 732 |
A member of the Boston Red Sox for his entire 10-year career (1947-56), Mel Parnell would go to two All-Star Games (1949 & 1951), and he is one of the most successful southpaws in franchise history.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Pitcher
- Acquired: Signed as an Amateur Free Agent before the 1941 Season.
- Departed: Retired after the 1856 Season.
- Games Played: 289
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Notable Statistics: 123 Wins
75 Losses
3.50 ERA
232 Games Started
113 Complete Games
20 Shutouts
36 Games Finished
10 Saves
1,752.2 Innings Pitched
732 Strikeouts
3.79 FIP
1.411 WHIP
0.97 SO/BB
27.7 bWAR
No Playoff Games -
Major Accolades and Awards:
All-Star (1949 & 1951)
Highest bWAR for Pitchers (1949)
Most Wins (1949)
Most Innings Pitched (1949)
Most Complete Games (1949)
Most Assists by a Pitcher (1950)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (1949 & 1952)
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