General Crowder

Born: 1/11/1899 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

Died: 4/3/1972 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-07-24 | Final Game: 1936-06-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Alvin Floyd Crowder

Biography

General Crowder was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1926 until 1936. Born in 1899, Crowder made a significant impact during his career, which spanned a dynamic era in baseball marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the 1930s. He finished his career with a record of 167 wins and 115 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.12. Additionally, Crowder recorded 799 strikeouts and achieved 22 saves, demonstrating his capacity as both a starter and a reliable reliever. Crowder was selected as an All-Star during his career, a testament to his competitive prowess and recognition among peers and fans alike. His contributions to the game extended beyond individual statistics; he was part of a generation of players that helped to shape modern baseball strategies, particularly in pitching. After his retirement in 1936, Crowder's legacy continued as he remained a figure of interest in baseball history, remembered for his skill on the mound and his role in the evolution of the sport during a transformative period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
167 115 402 292 150 16 22 2344.3 2453 1072 136 800 799 4.12 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
403 847 66 164 18 5 0 59 0 37 77 0.194 0.227 0.227 0.454 -4415.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1935 WS DET 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333
1934 WS DET 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1933 WS WS1 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 5 4 0 26.0 27 11 9 14 3.81

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1935 WS DET 1 0 1 1 0 9.0 5 1 3 5 1.00
1934 WS DET 0 1 2 1 0 6.0 6 1 1 2 1.50
1933 WS WS1 0 1 2 2 0 11.0 16 9 5 7 7.36

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 402 0 56 387 7 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 402

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1933 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 28.0 80 0
1932 Most Valuable Player AL 27th 2.0 80 0