Addie Joss

Pitcher

Class of 1978

Addie Joss

Pitcher

Class of 1978
Addie Joss's 0.968 career WHIP is the lowest in big league history.

Games

Birth year

About Addie Joss

Though time couldn’t tell the full effect Addie Joss might have had on the game of baseball, he left a legacy large enough to remember.

With his unconventional corkscrew delivery, he was able to get the ball across the plate before most batters even had a chance at seeing it, let alone making contact.

The Basics

Year inducted
1978
Birth Place
Woodland, Wisconsin
Birth Year
1880
Died
1911, Toledo Ohio

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
Cleveland Indians
Primary Position
Pitcher
Played For
Cleveland Indians, 1902-1910

Career MLB Stats

Games
286
Wins
160
Losses
97
Winning %
.623
Saves
5
Hits
1,888
Walks
364
Runs
730
Games Started
260
Innings Pitched
2,327
Completed Games
234
Shutouts
45
Earned Runs
488
Strikeouts
920
ERA
1.89
WHIP
0.968

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