20. Hooks Dauss

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General
Awards
Career Stats

Born: September 22, 1889 in Indianapolis, IN USA
Weight: 168 lbs.
Height: 5'10"
Bats: R
Throws: R
Debut: September 28, 1912
Final Game: September 19, 1926

W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	SO
222	182	3.39	538	388	40	3,390.7	1201

Known for his patented curveball (which was why they called him “Hooks”), George “Hooks” Dauss was a career Detroit Tiger (1912-26) who won over 200 Games for the franchise and would reach 20 Wins in a season on three occasions. Dauss still holds the Detroit Tigers record for Wins with 223, and he would have 1,201 Strikeouts.

The Bullet Points

Position: Pitcher
Acquired: Purchased from St. Paul (American Association) 8/8/12.
Departed: Retired after the 1926 Season.
Games Played: 538
Notable Statistics: 223 Wins
182 Losses
3.30 ERA
388 Games Started
245 Complete Games
22 Shutouts
120 Games Finished
41 Saves
3,390.2 Innings Pitched
1,201 Strikeouts
3.33 FIP
1.320 WHIP
1.12 SO/BB
40.8 bWAR

107 Runs Scored
212 Hits
41 Doubles
14 Triples
6 Home Runs
107 Runs Batted In
3 Stolen Bases
.189/.284/.266 Slash Line

No Playoff Games
Major Accolades and Awards: Most Assists by a Pitcher (1915, 1919 & 1920)
Highest Range Factor by a Pitcher (1915 & 1920)