A two-time World Series Champion with the Detroit Tigers (the only team he ever played for), Tommy Bridges was a major force in that first championship, winning two games in the Fall Classic. The curveball specialist led the AL in Strikeouts twice and won twenty games three years in a row (1934, 1935 & 1936). Bridges was also a six-time All-Star. Overall, Bridges would have a record of 194-138 with 1,674 Strikeouts.
140. Tommy Bridges
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: December 28, 1906 in Gordonsville, TN USA
- Weight: 155 lbs.
- Height: 5'10"
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Debut: August 13, 1930
- Final Game: July 20, 1946
| W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194 | 138 | 3.72 | 424 | 362 | 10 | 2,826.3 | 1674 |
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Gordonsville, Tennessee, U.S.A.
- Eligible In: Wednesday, 01 January 1936
- Position: Pitcher
- Games Played: 424
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Notable Statistics: 194 Wins
138 Losses
3.57 ERA
362 Games Started
200 Complte Games
33 Shutouts
47 Games Finished
10 Saves
2,826.1 Innings Pitched
1,674 Strikoeuts
3.90 FIP
1.368 WHIP
1.40 SO/BB
50.4 bWAR
7 Playoff Games
4 Wins
1 Loss
3.52 ERA
5 Games Started
4 Complete Games
46 Innings Pitched
27 Strikeouts
3.17 FIP
1.326 WHIP
3.00 SO/BB
84 Runs Scored
181 Hits
27 Doubles
8 Triples
0 Home Runs
74 Runs Batted In
0 Stolen Bases
.180/.237/.223 Slash Line
7 Playoff Games
1 Run Scored
2 Hits
0 Doubles
0 Triples
0 Home Runs
1 Run Batted In
.111/.158/.111 Slash Line
- Played For: Detroit Tigers
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Major Accolades and Awards:
World Series Rings (2) (Detroit Tigers, 1935 & 1945)
All-Star (1934, 1935, 1936 & 1937, 1939 & 1940)
Most Wins (1) (AL) (1936)
Lowest H/9 (1) (AL) (1933)
Most Strikeouts (2) (AL) (1935 & 1936)
Most Games Started (2) (AL) (1934 & 1936)
Most Shutouts (1) (AL) (1932)
Highest Championship Win Probability Added (1) (AL) (1935)
Most Putouts by a Pitcher (1) (AL) (1939)
Most Double Plays Turned by a Pitcher (1) (AL) (1933)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (1) (AL) (1943) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten MVP Finishes:
(AL: 1936, 9th)
9 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Pitchers)
10 Top Ten Finishes (ERA)
5 Top Ten Finishes (Wins)
6 Top Ten Finishes (WHIP)
7 Top Ten Finishes (H/9)
1 Top Ten Finish (BB/9)
11 Top Ten Finishes (SO/9)
5 Top Ten Finishes (Innings Pitched)
12 Top Ten Finishes (Strikeouts)
4 Top Ten Finishes (Games Started)
6 Top Ten Finishes (Complete Games)
10 Top Ten Finishes (Shutouts)
8 Top Ten Finishes (SO/BB)
10 Top Ten Finishes (ERA+)
7 Top Ten Finishes (FIP)
7 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
6 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added) -
Notable All Time Rankings:
46. Win Probability Added: 28.1
77. ERA+: 126
87. Shutouts: 33
95. bWAR for Pitchers: 51.7 -
Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame:
1956: 1.6%
1958: 4.1%
1960: 1.5%
1962: 0.6%
1964: 7.5%
1964: Run Off 0.5%
1966: 5.3% - Should be Inducted As A: Detroit Tiger
Should Tommy Bridges be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 50%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 25%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 25%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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