George Mogridge

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George Anthony Mogridge (February 18, 1889 - March 4, 1962) born in Rochester, New York was a Pitcher for the Chicago White Sox (1911-12), New York Yankees (1915-20), Washington Senators (1921-25), St. Louis Browns (1925) and Boston Braves (1926-27).

He helped the Senators win the 1924 World Series. On April 24, 1917, he threw the first no-hitter in Fenway Park.

His best season was in 1918 when he led the American League in Games (45), Saves (7) and Games Finished (23).

In 15 seasons he had a 132-131 Win-Loss record, 398 Games, 261 Games Started, 138 Complete Games, 20 Shutouts, 101 Games Finished, 20 Saves, 2,265 ⅔ Innings Pitched, 2,352 Hits Allowed, 1,001 Runs Allowed, 808 Earned Runs Allowed, 77 Home Runs Allowed, 565 Walks Allowed, 678 Strikeouts, 76 Hit Batsmen, 24 Wild Pitches, 9,568 Batters Faced, 1 Balk and a 3.21 ERA.

He died in his hometown at the age of 73.

[edit] See also

• List of Major League Baseball saves champions
• List of Major League Baseball no-hitters
• Chicago White Sox all-time roster

[edit] Sources

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference

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