Charlie Getzein

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Charlie Getzein
Charlie Getzein
Pitcher
Born: February 14, 1864
Died: June 19, 1932 (aged 68)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 13, 1884
for the Detroit Wolverines
Final game
July 19, 1892
for the St. Louis Browns
Career statistics
Win-Loss record     145-139
ERA     3.46
Strikeouts     1070
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Charles H. Getzein (February 14, 1864 - June 19, 1932) was a German starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. who played with the Detroit Wolverines (1884-1888), Indianapolis Hoosiers (1889), Boston Beaneaters (1890-1891[start]), Cleveland Spiders (1891[end]) and St. Louis Browns (1892), all of the National League. He batted and threw right handed.

In a nine-season career, Getzein posted a 145-139 record with 1070 strikeouts and a 3.46 ERA in 2539-2/3 innings pitched.

Getzein died in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 68.

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[edit] Highlights

  • In the 1887 World Series started six games and went 4-2, helping the Detroit Wolverines to win the championship over the St. Louis Browns ten games to five.
  • Averaged 23.8 wins between 1886 and 1890, with a career-high 30 wins in 1886.
  • Pitched a no-hitter on October 1, 1884 against the Philadelphia Phillies.[1]

[edit] Facts

  • Nicknamed Pretzels or Pretzel Twirler
  • Commonly misspelled Getzien

[edit] References

  1. ^ ESPN - Charlie Getzien MLB Career Stats - Major League Baseball

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Detroit Wolverines 1887 World Series roster