Burleigh Grimes
Career Overview

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Burleigh Grimes was one of the most successful and innovative baseball pitchers of all time. Grimes was born in Emerald, Wisconsin in 1893 and earned the nickname “Ol’ Stubblebeard” for his signature facial hair. He began his professional career in 1916 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and would go on to play with seven other teams during his 22-year career. Grimes

Burleigh Grimes was one of the most successful and innovative baseball pitchers of all time. Grimes was born in Emerald, Wisconsin in 1893 and earned the nickname “Ol’ Stubblebeard” for his signature facial hair. He began his professional career in 1916 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and would go on to play with seven other teams during his 22-year career. Grimes

Career Pitching Stats

NL 1916-1934

Win-Loss

270–212

#34 All-Time

ERA

3.53

Strikeouts

1,512

WHIP

1.365

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Skills Scorecard

Control

D+

Velocity

D

Stamina

A-

Command

C-

Range

B+

Fielding

C+

Career Timeline

1916-1917

Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)

Player

1918-1926

Brooklyn Robins (NL)

Player

1927

New York Giants (NL)

Player

1928-1929

Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)

Player

1930

Boston Braves (NL)

Player

1930-1931

St. Louis Cardinals (NL)

Player

1932-1933

Chicago Cubs (NL)

Player

1933-1934

St. Louis Cardinals (NL)

Player

1934

New York Yankees (AL)

Player

1934

Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)

Player

1937-1938

Brooklyn Dodgers (MLB)

Manager

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