Hal Newhouser
Career Overview

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Hall of Famer Hal Newhouser was one of the most dominant pitchers of his era. He was a six-time All-Star and two-time MVP, and was the first pitcher to win consecutive MVP awards. Newhouser was a left-handed pitcher who began his career with the Detroit Tigers in 1939. He quickly established himself as one of the best pitchers in the

Hall of Famer Hal Newhouser was one of the most dominant pitchers of his era. He was a six-time All-Star and two-time MVP, and was the first pitcher to win consecutive MVP awards. Newhouser was a left-handed pitcher who began his career with the Detroit Tigers in 1939. He quickly established himself as one of the best pitchers in the

Career Pitching Stats

AL 1939-1955

Win-Loss

207–150

ERA

3.06

Strikeouts

1,796

WHIP

1.311

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Skills Scorecard

Control

C

Velocity

B-

Stamina

B+

Command

A-

Range

B+

Fielding

B+

Career Timeline

1939-1953

Detroit Tigers (AL)

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1954-1955

Cleveland Indians (AL)

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Harry Heilmann interviews Hal Newhouser

4 minutes 1949

A scripted radio show from the 1940s that included cheesy stories and analysis about the game of baseball.