Early Wynn
Inducted:
1972
Player Details
6-0, 190lb (183cm, 86kg)
Born:
January 6, 1920
Hartford, Alabama, U.S.
Died:
April 4, 1999
Venice, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
College:
Washington Senators
Early Wynn was a fierce and durable right-handed pitcher, renowned for his competitiveness and longevity in Major League Baseball. Playing 23 seasons from 1939 to 1963, primarily with the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians, and Chicago White Sox, Wynn combined a blazing fastball with a devastating curve to dominate hitters. A workhorse of the rotation, he pitched over 300 innings in multiple seasons and recorded 300 career wins, a milestone achieved by few pitchers.
Wynn was an eight-time All-Star and won the American League Cy Young Award in 1959, helping the White Sox capture the pennant that year. Known for his fierce competitiveness and never backing down from a challenge, he became a symbol of resilience and dedication on the mound. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972, Wynn’s career left a lasting mark on the game, earning him recognition as one of baseball’s all-time great pitchers.
Wynn's Award and Record
- 9× All-Star (1947, 1955–1960²)
- Cy Young Award (1959)
- 2× MLB wins leader (1954, 1959)
- AL ERA leader (1950)
- 2× AL strikeout leader (1957, 1958)
- Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame
- Washington Nationals Ring of Honor
MLB Record
- Known for pitching longevity and durability across 23 seasons
- Key figure in White Sox pennant-winning rotation
- Pitched over 300 innings multiple seasons
- Remembered for fierce competitiveness and work ethic on the mound
MLB Teams:
Washington Senators (1939, 1941–1944, 1946–1948)
Cleveland Indians (1949–1957)
Chicago White Sox (1958–1962)
Cleveland Indians (1963)
MLB Stats:
Seasons:
23 (1939–1963)
Wins:
300
Losses:
244
ERA:
3.54
Strikeouts:
2,334
Complete Games:
320
Shutouts:
49