Edward Augustine Walsh Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Edward Augustine "Ed" Walsh (May 14, 1881 – May 26, 1959) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. From 1906 to 1912, he had several dominant seasons where he was one of the best pitchers in baseball. Injuries shortened his career. Walsh holds the record for lowest career earned run average, 1.82. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946.
Interim manager of the Chicago White Sox in 1924 (3 games, 2 wins, 1 loss).
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In 1908 led American League pitchers in wins (40) and winning percentage (.727; 40-15).
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Led American League in games started in 1907-1908 and 1912.
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Led American League in games pitched in 1907-1908 and 1910-1912.
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Led American League in strikeouts in 1908 and 1911.
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Led American League in innings pitched in 1907-1908, 1911-1912.
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Led American League in shoutouts in 1906, 1908-1909.
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Led American League in complete games in 1907-1908.
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Chicago White Sox All-Time Shutouts Leader (57).
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Chicago White Sox All-Time ERA Leader (1.81).
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Notable career statistics: 1.82 ERA (1st All Time), .607 Won-Loss % (89th All Time), 7.12 Hits Allowed per 9 innings pitched (10th All Time), 1.87 Walks per 9 innings pitched (63rd All Time), 1,736 Strikeouts (86th All Time), 250 Complete Games (79th All Time) and 57 Shutouts (11th All Time).
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Finished 2nd in voting for 1911 and 1912 American League MVP.
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Member of 1906 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox team.
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Pitcher for Chicago White Sox (1904-1916) and Boston Braves (1917).
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Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee (1946)