Jim Shaw (baseball)

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Jim Shaw
Pitcher
Born: August 19, 1893
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died: January 27, 1962 (aged 68)
Washington, D.C
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 15, 1913
for the Washington Senators
Final game
July 13, 1921
for the Washington Senators
Career statistics
Pitching record     84-98
Earned run average     3.07
Strikeouts     767
Teams
Career highlights and awards

James Aloysius Shaw (August 19, 1893 - January 27, 1962) born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was a Pitcher for the Washington Senators (1913-21).

He led the American League in Saves (4) and Walks Allowed (137) in 1914.

He led American League in Walks Allowed in 1917.

He led the American League in Games (45), Saves (5), Innings (306 ⅔), Wild Pitches (10) and Batters Faced (1,229) in 1919.

In 9 years he had a Win-Loss record of 84-98 in 287 Games, started 193 Games and had 96 Complete Games, 17 Shutouts, 68 Games Finished, 17 Saves, 1,600 ½ Innings Pitched, 1,446 Hits Allowed, 674 Runs Allowed, 546 Earned Runs Allowed, 28 Home Runs Allowed, 688 Walks Allowed, 767 Strikeouts, 24 Hit Batsmen, 58 Wild Pitches, 6,584 Batters Faced, 8 Balks and a 3.07 ERA.

He died in Washington, DC at the age of 68.

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