Jack Chesbro

Pitcher

Class of 1946

Jack Chesbro

Pitcher

Class of 1946
In 1904, Jack Chesbro won a modern era record 41 games during one of the finest seasons of any pitcher in the history of the game.

Games

Birth year

About Jack Chesbro

A 20-win season remains the standard for big league pitchers.

But in 1904, Jack Chesbro doubled that number by himself when he won a modern era record 41 games during one of the finest seasons of any pitcher in the history of the game. It was the crowning season of a pitcher whose career numbers added up to a place in Cooperstown.

The Basics

Year inducted
1946
Birth Place
N. Adams, Massachusetts
Birth Year
1874
Died
1931, Conway Massachusetts

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
New York Yankees
Primary Position
Pitcher
Played For
Pittsburgh Pirates, 1899-1902
New York Highlanders, 1903-1909
Boston Red Sox, 1909

Career MLB Stats

Games
392
Wins
198
Losses
132
Winning %
.600
Saves
5
Hits
2,647
Walks
690
Runs
1,206
Games Started
332
Innings Pitched
2,896
Completed Games
260
Shutouts
35
Earned Runs
864
Strikeouts
1,265
ERA
2.68
WHIP
1.152