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Bill Stemmeyer

Major League Baseball pitcher for Boston

Died when: 79 years 362 days (959 months)
Star Sign: Taurus

 

Bill Stemmeyer

William Stemmyer (May 6, 1865 – May 3, 1945) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Boston Beaneaters and Cleveland Blues.He was nicknamed "Cannon Ball".

In 1886 – his first and only full season in the majors – Stemmyer led the National League in strikeouts per 9 innings (6.17) and wild pitches (63).

The 63 wild pitches is still the highest single-season total in National League history.Stemmyer died in his hometown three days before his 80th birthday.


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