Herb Pennock
Inducted:
1948
Player Stats
6-0, 160lb (183cm, 72kg)
Born:
February 10, 1894
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:
January 30, 1948
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
College:
NA
Herb Pennock, known as “The Knight of Kennett Square,” was a smooth, left-handed pitcher who helped define the Yankees’ early dynasty. Debuting in 1912 and playing through 1934, Pennock pitched for the Philadelphia A’s, Boston Red Sox, and most famously, the New York Yankees.
He won 241 career games and was especially clutch in the postseason, going 5–0 with a 1.95 ERA in World Series play. A key member of the 1920s Yankees, he helped the team win three championships. Pennock wasn’t overpowering, but his control, poise, and durability made him a dependable starter. He had five 20-win seasons and retired with a 3.60 ERA over 22 years.
Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1948, Pennock’s steady excellence earned him a lasting place in baseball history.
Pennock's Awards and Records
- 6× World Series champion (1913, 1915, 1923, 1927, 1928, 1932)
- Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
- 3× World Series Champion (1923, 1927, 1932)
- 5× 20-Win Seasons
- Perfect 5–0 Postseason Record
- 1923 World Series: 2 Wins, 0.00 ERA in 18 Innings
- New York Yankees Dynasty Contributor (1920s–1930s)
- Member of 1927 Yankees, One of Baseball’s Greatest Teams
- Pro Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee (1948)
- Renowned for Control, Composure, and Postseason Brilliance
MLB Teams:
Philadelphia Athletics (1912–1915)
Boston Red Sox (1915–1917, 1919–1922)
New York Yankees (1923–1933)
Boston Red Sox (1934)
Number Worn:
54
MLB Stats
Seasons:
22 (1912–1934)
Win–Loss Record:
241–162
ERA:
3.60
Strikeouts:
1,227
Innings Pitched:
3,571
Complete Games:
221
Shutouts:
35
Postseason Record:
5–0
Postseason ERA:
1.95