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Hoyt Wilhelm is a MLB baseball player. He was born on July 26, 1922

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Also Known As James Hoyt Wilhelm
Born July 26, 1922 • North Carolina
Died August 23, 2002 (aged 80) • SarasotaFlorida
Height/Weight 6 ft 0 inches, 190 lb (183 cm, 86 kg)
Batting Hand right
Throwing Hand right
Debut Date April 18, 1952
Last Game July 10, 1972
Jersey Number 31 (1971-1972, Los Angeles Dodgers) • 39 (1970-1971, Atlanta Braves) • 39 (1970-1970, Chicago Cubs) • 39 (1969-1969, California Angels) • 39 (1969-1969, Atlanta Braves) • 47 (1969-1969, Atlanta Braves) • 31 (1964-1968, Chicago White Sox) • 31 (1963-1963, Chicago White Sox) • 15 (1958-1962, Baltimore Orioles) • 26 (1958-1958, Cleveland Indians) • 25 (1957-1957, St. Louis Cardinals) • 26 (1957-1957, Cleveland Indians) • 49 (1952-1956, New York Giants)
Position pitcher
Earned Run Average 2.52
Games Played 1,07
Games Started 52
Innings Pitched 2,254.10
Losses 122
Saves 228
Strikeouts 1,610
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched 1.125
Wins 143

Top Questions

How many strikeouts did Hoyt Wilhelm have?
Hoyt Wilhelm struck out 1,610 batters during his career.
Where was Hoyt Wilhelm born?
Hoyt Wilhelm was born in Huntersville, North Carolina, United States.
How tall was Hoyt Wilhelm?
Hoyt Wilhelm was 6 ft 0 inches, 190 lb (183 cm, 86 kg).
What position did Hoyt Wilhelm play?
Hoyt Wilhelm played pitcher.
What was Hoyt Wilhelm's earned run average (ERA)?
Hoyt Wilhelm had a career earned run average of 2.52.
How many wins did Hoyt Wilhelm have?
Hoyt Wilhelm had 143 wins during his career.
When was Hoyt Wilhelm born?
Hoyt Wilhelm was born on July 26, 1922.

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