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37. Willis Hudlin

37. Willis Hudlin
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: May 23, 1906 in Wagoner, OK USA
  • Weight: 190 lbs.
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: August 15, 1926
  • Final Game: August 31, 1944
  • MVP - 1927
 
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The story of Willis Hudlin is a simple one. He was not a superstar Pitcher, but he was a dependable middle of the rotation starter who could also be used out of the bullpen where needed.

Hudlin played most of his career with the Cleveland Indians (1926-40) and was known for his sinker, a pitch he was one of the early masters. Hudlin never had a 20-Win year but did have five where he reached 15, including an 18-12 year in his rookie season. He also led all of the American League Pitchers in bWAR in 1929 (7.5), and he was in the top ten another two seasons.

Hudlin won 157 Games against 151 Losses overall as an Indian.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Acquired: Signed before the 1926 Season.
  • Departed:

    Released 5/13/40.

  • Games Played: 475
  • Notable Statistics:

    157 Wins
    151 Losses
    4.34 ERA
    320 Games Started
    154 Complete Games
    11 Shutouts
    100 Games Finished
    31 Saves
    2,557.2 Innings Pitched
    662 Strikeouts
    4.13 FIP
    1.471 WHIP
    0.80 SO/BB
    30.6 bWAR

    No Playoff Games

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Highest bWAR for a Pitcher (1929)
    Most Putouts by a Pitcher (1929)
    Most Assists by a Pitcher (1929 & 1934)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a Pitcher (1929)

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