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Christy Mathewson is a MLB baseball player. He was born on August 12, 1880
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Also Known As
Matty Mathewson • Christopher Mathewson • Big Six
Born
August 12, 1880 • Pennsylvania
Died
October 7, 1925 (aged 45) • Saranac Lake • New York
Awards And Honors
Baseball Hall of Fame (1936) • Triple Crown (x2) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted 1936. • 5x ERA leader • 1 World Series championship
College
Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA)
Height/Weight
6 ft 1 inch, 195 lb (185 cm, 88 kg)
Batting Hand
right
Throwing Hand
right
Debut Date
July 17, 1900
Last Game
September 4, 1916
Position
pitcher
Earned Run Average
2.13
Games Played
636
Games Started
552
Innings Pitched
4,788.20
Losses
188
Saves
30
Strikeouts
2,507
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched
1.058
Wins
373
Top Questions
How tall was Christy Mathewson?
Christy Mathewson was 6 ft 1 inch, 195 lb (185 cm, 88 kg).
Where was Christy Mathewson born?
Christy Mathewson was born in Factoryville, Pennsylvania, United States.
What position did Christy Mathewson play?
Christy Mathewson played pitcher.
How many strikeouts did Christy Mathewson have?
Christy Mathewson struck out 2,507 batters during his career.
When was Christy Mathewson born?
Christy Mathewson was born on August 12, 1880.
What was Christy Mathewson's earned run average (ERA)?
Christy Mathewson had a career earned run average of 2.13.
How many wins did Christy Mathewson have?
Christy Mathewson had 373 wins during his career.
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