Stan Coveleski, baseball player, 1912-1928

Stan Coveleski

⭐ Hall of Fame 1969

Born: 7/13/1889 in Shamokin, PA, USA

Died: 3/20/1984 in South Bend, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-10 | Final Game: 1928-08-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 166 lbs

Full name: Stanley Anthony Coveleski

Biography

Stan Coveleski, born in 1889, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1912 until 1928. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 215 wins and 142 losses, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 2.89 and a total of 981 strikeouts, Coveleski was known for his exceptional control and ability to keep runs off the board. He also contributed to his teams with 21 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Coveleski's playing style was characterized by a unique pitching motion and a fierce competitive spirit, which made him a formidable opponent during the early 20th century. He was notably a key figure during the deadball era, a time when pitchers often dominated the game. His career reached its pinnacle when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969, solidifying his legacy as one of the great pitchers of his time. Coveleski's contributions to the sport, particularly his skill in high-pressure situations, have left an enduring mark on baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
215 142 450 385 224 38 21 3082.0 3055 990 66 802 981 2.89 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
451 1058 70 168 26 10 1 81 0 53 304 0.159 0.202 0.205 0.407 -7338.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 13 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.077

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1925 WS WS1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000
1920 WS CLE 3 10 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.100

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
3 2 5 5 0 41.3 31 8 7 11 1.74

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1925 WS WS1 0 2 2 2 0 14.3 16 6 5 3 3.77
1920 WS CLE 3 0 3 3 0 27.0 15 2 2 8 0.67

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 450 0 174 851 29 45

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 450
Right Field 1

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1925 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 7.0 64 0