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Joe Nuxhall was a left-handed pitcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds for 16 seasons. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, in 1928 and signed with the Reds at the age of 15. He made his major league debut in 1944 at the age of 15, becoming the youngest player in MLB history. However, he only pitched two-thirds of an
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Joe Nuxhall ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Pitching Skills
Stamina
39%
Clutch
48%
H/9
46%
HR/9
43%
K/9
57%
BB/9
57%
Velocity
57%
Control
61%
Break
59%
Fielding
22%
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
14%
Power
63%
Bunting
59%
Drag
35%
Vision
15%
Discipline
21%
Clutch
17%
Durability
50%
Speed
11%
Arm Str
50%
Arm Acc
50%
Reaction
66%
Fielding
22%
Stealing
14%
Baserunning
12%
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