Eddie Plank
Inducted:
1946
Personal Details
5-11, 175lb (180cm, 79kg)
Born:
August 31, 1875
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:
February 24, 1926
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
College:
NA
Eddie Plank was one of the most consistent and successful left-handed pitchers in baseball history. A cornerstone of Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics dynasty, Plank won 326 games across 17 seasons, becoming the first left-hander to reach the 300-win milestone.
Known for his calm demeanor and pinpoint control, he led the Athletics to six American League pennants and three World Series titles. Plank’s sidearm delivery baffled hitters during the dead-ball era, and he posted a sub-3.00 ERA in 13 different seasons.
Despite his quiet personality, he was a fierce competitor on the mound, finishing his career with the St. Louis Terriers of the Federal League.
He ranks among the all-time leaders in wins, shutouts, and innings pitched. Plank was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946.
Plank's Awards and Records
- 3× World Series champion (1910, 1911, 1913)
- Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
- Athletics Hall of Fame
- Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame (1946 – Veterans Committee)
- 1st left-handed pitcher to win 300 games
- Ranks 3rd all-time in shutouts (69)
- Led AL in ERA (1907)
- 13 seasons with ERA under 3.00
- Six 20-win seasons
- All-time Philadelphia Athletics franchise leader in wins and innings pitched
- Pitched in five World Series
- Pioneer of the sidearm lefty delivery
MLB Teams:
Philadelphia Athletics (1901–1914)
St. Louis Terriers (1915)
St. Louis Browns (1916–1917)
MLB Stats
Seasons:
17 (1901–1917)
Games Pitched:
623
Win–Loss Record:
326–194
ERA:
2.35
Strikeouts:
2,246
Complete Games:
410
Shutouts:
69
Innings Pitched:
4,495.2
World Series Titles:
3 (1910, 1911, 1913)