Rube Walberg
| Rube Walberg | |
|---|---|
 Goudeybaseball card, 1933 Series, #183 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:July 27, 1896 Pine City, Minnesota,U.S. | |
| Died:October 27, 1978(aged 82) Tempe, Arizona,U.S. | |
Batted:Left Threw:Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 29, 1923, for the New York Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 2, 1937, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 155–141 |
| Earned run average | 4.16 |
| Strikeouts | 1,085 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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George Elvin Walberg(July 27, 1896 – October 27, 1978) was an American professionalbaseballplayer. He played inMajor League Baseballas a left-handedpitcherfrom1923through1937,most notably as a member of thePhiladelphia Athleticsdynasty that won three consecutive American League pennants from 1929 to 1931, along with theWorld Seriesin 1929 and 1930. Walberg also pitched for theNew York Giantsand theBoston Red Sox.
Baseball career
[edit]Walberg was born inPine City, Minnesota.A consistent and durable pitcher, Walberg averaged 16winsfor the Philadelphia Athletics ofConnie Mackfrom 1926 to 1932, with career-highs of 20 wins in 1931. He also had a 1–1 mark with a 1.93 ERA for the Athletics in fiveWorld Seriesappearances. A good-hitting pitcher, Walberg collected a.179batting averagewith fourhome runsand 84runs batted in.When Mack dismantled the Athletics in 1933, he was sent along withLefty GroveandMax Bishopto the Boston Red Sox in exchange for two players and $150.000. He was a spot starter andrelieverwith Boston during three seasons and pitched his last game at the age of 41.
In a fifteen-season major league career, Walberg posted a 155–141 record with 1085strikeoutsand a 4.16ERAin 2,644innings,including 15shutoutsand 140complete games.
Walberg surrendered 17 home runs toBabe Ruth,more than any other pitcher.[citation needed]
Walberg died inTempe, Arizonaat age 82. In2002,he was inducted into thePhiladelphia Baseball Wall of Fame.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information fromMLB,orESPN,orBaseball Reference
- Rube WalbergatFind a Grave
