The Pitcher went 73-57 with a 2.49 ERA in his first four years with the then-named Naps, which was decent but not earth-shattering. It was his 1920 season that secured him with a good spot on this list where he led the American League in Wins (31) and Innings Pitched (339.2). Bagby Sr. then led Cleveland to their first World Series Championship.
Bagby Sr. played another couple of years before arm fatigue took him out of the game.
Notably, Bagby’s son, Jim Jr., would later pitch in the Majors, including a stint with Cleveland. Bagby Sr. entered Cleveland's Hall of Fame in 2007.
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