29. Schoolboy Rowe

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General
Awards
Career Stats

Born: January 11, 1910 in Waco, TX USA
Weight: 210 lbs.
Height: 6'4"
Bats: R
Throws: R
Debut: April 15, 1933
Final Game: September 13, 1949

W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	SO
158	101	3.94	382	278	12	2,219.3	913

A two time All-Star in the 1930’s, Schoolboy Rowe assisted the Detroit Tigers to two consecutive American League Pennants and a World Series win in 1935. Rowe, who would twice lead the AL in SO/BB was a fan favorite for his good looks, southern charm and solid play.

The Bullet Points

Position: Pitcher
Acquired: Signed before the 1933 Season.
Departed: Purchased by the Brooklyn Dodgers 4/30/42.
Games Played: 245
Notable Statistics: 105 Wins
62 Losses
4.01 ERA
181 Games Started
92 Complete Games
16 Shutouts
47 Games Finished
8 Saves
1,445 Innings Pitched
662 Strikeouts
3.75 FIP
1.331 WHIP
1.64 SO/BB
24.1 bWAR

7 Playoff Games
2 Wins
5 Losses
3.91 ERA
6 Games Started
4 Complete Games
1 Game Finished
46 Innings Pitched
27 Strikeouts
1.13 WHIP
13.50 SO/BB
Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Champion (1935)
All-Star (1935 & 1936)
Most Shutouts (1935)
Highest SO/BB (1934 & 1935)
Highest Championship Win Probabilty Added (1934)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (1934)