Don Newcombe
Career Overview

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Don Newcombe was a prominent figure in the world of baseball, known for his powerful pitching and significant contributions to the sport. He was one of the first African American pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) and played a crucial role in breaking down racial barriers in the sport. Newcombe began his professional baseball career with the Newark Eagles in the

Don Newcombe was a prominent figure in the world of baseball, known for his powerful pitching and significant contributions to the sport. He was one of the first African American pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) and played a crucial role in breaking down racial barriers in the sport. Newcombe began his professional baseball career with the Newark Eagles in the

Career Pitching Stats

NL 1949-1960

Win-Loss

149–90

ERA

3.56

Strikeouts

1,129

WHIP

1.203

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Skills Scorecard

Control

A-

Velocity

C

Stamina

B+

Command

B-

Range

B+

Fielding

B

Career Timeline

1949-1958

Brooklyn Dodgers (NL)

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1958-1960

Cincinnati Redlegs (NL)

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1960

Cleveland Indians (AL)

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