Wes Ferrell

Wesley Cheek Ferrell (February 2, 1908 - December 9, 1976) was a right-handed pitcher also known for his hitting, and a member of the first American League All-Star team in 1933.

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February 2 - 1908 - December 9 - 1976 - Pitcher - American League - All-Star - 1933

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Ferrell won 190 games between 1929 and 1938 before injuring his arm. As a pitcher, Ferrell had a decent fastball, a good curveball, and was also a changeup specialist. He led American League pitchers four times in complete games, and three times in innings pitched. Besides his talent as a hurler, he was also one of the best-hitting pitchers in baseball history, setting major league records for pitchers for most single-season home runs (9, in 1931), most career homers (38), and highest lifetime batting average lifetime (.280, a record that still stands today). He also tied the AL record held by Pete Appleton and George Uhle for RBIs in a single game (6). In all, Ferrell collected 329 hits, 57 doubles, 13 triples, 175 runs, 208 RBIs, 129 times hit by pitch, a .446 slugging percentage, and he drew a fair number of walks (129), resulting in a fine .351 career on base percentage.

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Won - Fastball - Curveball - Changeup - Complete game - Innings pitched - Home runs - 1931 - Batting average - Pete Appleton - George Uhle - RBI - Hits - Doubles - Triples - Runs - Hit by pitch - Slugging percentage - Walks - On base percentage

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