Red Faber
Inducted:
1964
Player Details
6-2, 180lb (188cm, 81kg)
Born:
September 6, 1888
Cascade, Iowa, U.S.
Died:
September 25, 1976
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
College:
Loras College
Red Faber was one of the most reliable and durable pitchers of the dead-ball and live-ball eras. Spending his entire 20-year career with the Chicago White Sox from 1914 to 1933, Faber combined longevity with high-level performance. He was a key figure in the team’s 1917 World Series championship, posting two complete-game victories in the Fall Classic.
Known for his masterful spitball — which he was allowed to continue using after it was banned — Faber adjusted to changing eras and remained effective into his 40s. He led the American League in ERA twice, and consistently ranked among the league leaders in innings pitched and complete games.
Despite missing time during World War I and the 1919 season due to illness, he won over 250 games and remained a cornerstone of the White Sox for two decades. His consistency, endurance, and impact earned him a place in Cooperstown in 1964.
Faber's Awards and Records
- World Series champion (1917)
- 2× AL ERA leader (1921, 1922)
- Chicago White Sox All-Time Leader in:Innings Pitched (4,086.2); Games Started (483) and Second in Wins (254)
MLB Records
- One of only 17 pitchers allowed to legally throw the spitball
- Most career wins by a Chicago White Sox pitcher
- Pitched two complete-game victories in the 1917 World Series
- Holds Chicago White Sox franchise records for: Innings pitched (4,086.2)and Games started (483)
MLB Teams:
Chicago White Sox (1914–1933)
Number Worn:
4
MLB Stats
Seasons:
20 (1914–1933)
Win–Loss Record:
254–213
ERA:
3.15
Strikeouts:
1,471
Complete Games:
273
Shutouts:
29
Innings Pitched:
4,086.2