Christy Mathewson: Quick Facts


Christy Mathewson is a MLB baseball player. He was born on August 12, 1880

Facts

Also Known As Big Six • Christopher Mathewson • Matty Mathewson
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.
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 strikeouts did Christy Mathewson have?
Christy Mathewson struck out 2,507 batters during his career.
How many wins did Christy Mathewson have?
Christy Mathewson had 373 wins during his career.

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