Warren Spahn, baseball player, 1942-1965

Warren Spahn

⭐ Hall of Fame 1973

Born: 4/23/1921 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 11/24/2003 in Broken Arrow, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-19 | Final Game: 1965-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Warren Edward Spahn

Biography

Warren Spahn was a legendary pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1942 until his retirement in 1965. His remarkable career spanned over two decades during which he established himself as one of the game's all-time greats. Spahn finished his career with a record of 363 wins and 245 losses, boasting a 3.09 ERA and accumulating 2,583 strikeouts. Known for his exceptional control and durability, he also recorded 29 saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Spahn was an integral part of the Milwaukee Braves' success in the 1950s and became a central figure in the National League. He earned the prestigious Cy Young Award and was selected as an All-Star 16 times, a testament to his dominance during his playing era. His induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973 solidified his legacy, ensuring that future generations would remember him not only for his impressive statistics but also for his contributions to the game. Spahn's ability to pitch effectively in an era that included fierce competition and evolving strategies has made him a revered figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
363 245 750 665 382 63 29 5243.7 4830 1798 434 1434 2583 3.09 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
783 1872 141 363 57 6 35 189 4 94 487 0.194 0.234 0.287 0.520 -8498.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 20 0 4 0 0 0 4 1 9 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1958 WS ML1 3 12 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 6 0.333
1957 WS ML1 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000
1948 WS BSN 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
4 3 8 6 0 56.0 47 19 13 32 3.05

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1958 WS ML1 2 1 3 3 0 28.7 19 7 8 18 2.20
1957 WS ML1 1 1 2 2 0 15.3 18 8 2 2 4.70
1948 WS BSN 1 1 3 1 0 12.0 10 4 3 12 3.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 750 397 222 999 58 82

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 750

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1963 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 30.0 280 0
1961 Cy Young Award ML 2nd 6.0 18 6
1961 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 31.0 224 0
1960 Cy Young Award ML 2nd 4.0 16 4
1960 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 27.0 336 0
1959 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 3.0 336 0
1958 Cy Young Award ML 2nd 4.0 16 4
1958 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 108.0 336 1
1957 Cy Young Award ML 1st 15.0 16 15
1957 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 131.0 336 1
1956 Cy Young Award ML 3rd 1.0 16 1
1956 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 126.0 336 1
1954 Most Valuable Player NL 11th 38.0 336 0
1953 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 120.0 336 0
1952 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 8.0 336 0
1951 Most Valuable Player NL 11th 45.0 336 0
1950 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 14.0 336 0
1949 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 60.0 336 0
1948 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 31.0 336 0
1947 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 26.0 336 0