George Uhle

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George Uhle
George Uhle
Pitcher
Born: September 18, 1898
Died: February 26, 1985 (aged 86)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 30, 1919
for the Cleveland Indians
Final game
September 22, 1936
for the Cleveland Indians
Career statistics
Pitching Record     200-166
ERA     3.99
Strikeouts     1135
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • Led league in wins in 1923 & 1926
  • Has highest career batting average for a pitcher (.288)

George Ernest Uhle (September 18, 1898 – February 26, 1985) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he began his playing career with his hometown Cleveland Indians. After ten seasons, during which time he lead the American League in wins, innings pitched, complete games, shutouts, and games started, he was traded in 1928 to the Detroit Tigers for Jackie Tavener and Ken Holloway. He went on to play with the New York Giants, New York Yankees, and again with the Indians. When his career ended in 1936, he had won 200 games. His lifetime batting average of .288 is still a record for a pitcher (not playing at any other position).

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Preceded by
Eddie Rommel
Ted Lyons & Eddie Rommel		 American League Wins Champion
1923
1926		 Succeeded by
Walter Johnson
Waite Hoyt & Ted Lyons
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