John Franklin Sain Net Worth
John Franklin Sain Net Worth is
$7 Million
John Franklin Sain Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
John Franklin Sain (September 25, 1917 – November 7, 2006) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who was best known for teaming with left-hander Warren Spahn on the Boston Braves teams from 1946 to 1951. He was the runner-up for the National League's Most Valuable Player Award in the Braves' pennant-winning season of 1948, after leading the National League in wins, complete games and innings pitched. He later became further well known as one of the top pitching coaches in the majors. | Date Of Birth | September 25, 1917 |
| Died | 2006-11-07 |
| Place Of Birth | Havana, Arkansas, USA |
| Height | 6' 2" (1.88 m) |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | On 28 July 1943 in Yankee Stadium, he became the last pitcher to face Babe Ruth. On that date, a team composed of major leaguers serving in the military played an exhibition game against a group of major leaguers managed by Babe Ruth. In the fifth inning, Ruth put himself in as a pinch-hitter, and Sain walked him. |
| 2 | In 1948, led National League pitchers in games won (24), games started (39), complete games (28), and innings pitched 314-1/3. |
| 3 | First pitcher to face Jackie Robinson, when Robinson became the first black player in the modern major leagues on 15 April 1947. |
| 4 | Made major league debut on 24 April 1942. |
| 5 | Member of 1948 National League Champion Boston Braves team. Member of 1951-1953 World Series Champion New York Yankees teams. Member of 1955 American League Champion New York Yankees team. |
| 6 | Pitcher for the Boston Braves (1942 and 1946-1951), New York Yankees (1951-1955) and Kansas City Athletics (1955). |
| 7 | Named to 2 National League All Star Teams (1947-1948) and 1953 American League All Star Team. |
| 8 | Finished 5th in voting for 1946 National League MVP for leading League in Complete Games (24) and having 20-14 Win-Loss record, 37 Games Pitched, 34 Games Started, 3 Shutouts, 2 Games Finished, 2 Saves, 265 Innings Pitched, 225 Hits Allowed, 80 Runs Allowed, 65 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Home Runs Allowed, 87 Walks, 129 Strikeouts, 3 Wild Pitches and 2.21 ERA. |
| 9 | Finished 16th in voting for 1947 National League MVP for leading League in Hits Allowed (265) and having 21-12 Win-Loss record, 38 Games Pitched, 35 Games Started, 22 Complete Games, 3 Shutouts, 3 Games Finished, 1 Save, 266 Innings Pitched, 117 Runs Allowed, 104 Earned Runs Allowed, 19 Home Runs Allowed, 79 Walks, 132 Strikeouts, 3 Wild Pitches and 3.90 ERA. |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Way It Was | 1976 | TV Series | Himself |
| 1953 World Series | 1953 | TV Mini-Series | Himself - New York Yankees Pitcher |
| 1952 World Series | 1952 | TV Mini-Series | Himself - New York Yankees Pitcher / Himself - New York Yankees Pinch Hitter |
| 1951 World Series | 1951 | TV Mini-Series | Himself - New York Yankees Pitcher |
| 1948 World Series | 1948 | TV Series | Himself - Boston Braves Pitcher |
| Style of the Stars | 1947 | Documentary short | All-Star Baseball Player |
Known for movies
Style of the Stars (1947)
as All-Star Baseball Player
1948 World Series (1948)
as Himself - Boston Braves Pitcher
1953 World Series (1953)
as Himself - New York Yankees Pitcher
1952 World Series (1952)
as Himself - New York Yankees Pinch Hitter / Himself - New York Yankees Pitcher