Carl Hubbell
Inducted:
1947
Personal Details
6-0, 170lb (183cm, 77kg)
Born:
June 22, 1903
Carthage, Missouri, U.S.
Died:
November 21, 1988
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
College:
Oklahoma City Indians (1925)
Carl Hubbell, nicknamed “The Meal Ticket,” was a legendary left-handed pitcher who starred for the New York Giants from 1928 to 1943. Known for his masterful screwball and calm demeanor, Hubbell was nearly untouchable during his prime. He won two National League MVP awards (1933, 1936) and led the Giants to a World Series title in 1933.
Hubbell is best remembered for striking out five Hall of Famers in a row—Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons, and Joe Cronin—during the 1934 All-Star Game. He finished his career with 253 wins and a stellar 2.98 ERA. A nine-time All-Star and dominant force on the mound, he spent his entire playing and post-playing career with the Giants.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947, Hubbell remains one of the greatest pitchers of his era.
Grove's Awards and Records
- Pitched a no-hitter on May 8, 1929
- San Francisco Giants No. 11 retired
- Famous for Striking Out 5 Future Hall of Famers in a Row (1934 All-Star Game)
- Career ERA Under 3.00
- New York Giants #11 Retired
- Pro Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee (1947)
- Spent Entire Career with One Franchise (Giants)
- World Series champion (1933)
MLB Records
- 9× All-Star (1933–1938, 1940–1942)
- 2× NL MVP (1933, 1936)
- 3× NL wins leader (1933, 1936, 1937)
- 3× MLB ERA leader (1933, 1934, 1936)
- NL strikeout leader (1937)
MLB Teams:
New York Giants (1928–1943)
Number Worn:
11
MLB Stats
Seasons:
16 (1928–1943)
Win–Loss Record:
253–154
ERA:
2.98
Strikeouts:
1,677
Innings Pitched:
3,590
Complete Games:
260
Shutouts:
36