Ferdie Schupp

Ferdie Schupp
Pitcher
Born: (1891-01-16)January 16, 1891
Louisville, Kentucky
Died: December 16, 1971(1971-12-16) (aged 80)
Los Angeles
Batted: Right Threw: Left
MLB debut
August 19, 1913, for the New York Giants
Last MLB appearance
July 27, 1922, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 61-39
Earned run average 3.32
Strikeouts 553
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Ferdinand Maurice Schupp (January 16, 1891 – December 16, 1971) born in Louisville, Kentucky, was a pitcher for the New York Giants (1913–19), St. Louis Cardinals (1919–21), Brooklyn Robins (1921) and Chicago White Sox (1922).

In 10 seasons he had a 61–39 Win-Loss record, 216 Games, 120 Games Started, 62 Complete Games, 11 Shutouts, 70 Games Finished, 6 Saves, 1,054 Innings Pitched, 938 Hits Allowed, 470 Runs Allowed, 389 Earned Runs Allowed, 30 Home Runs Allowed, 464 Walks Allowed, 553 Strikeouts, 33 Hit Batsmen, 24 Wild Pitches, 4,463 Batters Faced, 1 Balk and a 3.32 ERA.

Schupp led the National League in Won-Loss % (.750) and Hits Allowed per 9 Innings Pitched (6.68) in 1917. He led the National League in Walks Allowed (127) in 1920. He helped the Giants win the 1913 and 1917 National League pennant.

He died in Los Angeles at the age of 80.

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