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 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1946, Player
Born: October 13, 1876, in Bradford, Pennsylvania
Died: April 1, 1914, in San Antonio, Texas
ML Debut: 9/8/1897
Primary Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: L
Played For: Louisville Colonels (1897, 1899), Pittsburgh
Pirates (1900-1901), Chicago Cubs (1901), Philadelphia A's
(1902-1907), St. Louis Browns (1908-1910)
Post-Season: 1905 World Series
Bio
One of the top lefties in history, Rube Waddell was also among the
most eccentric and colorful players. Waddell possessed a great
fastball and curve, aided by pinpoint control. Connie Mack harnessed
Waddell’s early promise beginning in 1902, his first of four
straight 20-win seasons. In 1905, Waddell captured pitching’s
“triple crown,” with 27 wins, 287 strikeouts and a 1.48 ERA, leading
the lead in all categories. Known for his strikeout prowess, he led
the American League for six years in a row.
Quote
"He had more stuff than any pitcher I ever saw."
— Connie Mack
Did You Know... that on July 1, 1902, Rube Waddell became
the first major league pitcher to strike out the side on just nine
pitched balls? |
