Lefty Grove
Inducted:
1947
Personal Details
6-3, 190lb (190cm, 86kg)
Born:
March 6, 1900
Lonaconing, Maryland, U.S.
Died:
May 22, 1975
Norwalk, Ohio, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
College:
NA
Lefty Grove was one of the most dominant left-handed pitchers in baseball history. Playing from 1925 to 1941, primarily with the Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox, Grove led the American League in ERA nine times and wins four times. Known for his blazing fastball and fiery competitiveness, he won the AL MVP in 1931 after a 31-win season.
Grove helped lead the Athletics to two World Series titles in 1929 and 1930 and finished his career with 300 wins and a remarkable .680 winning percentage. He also struck out over 2,200 batters during an era that did not emphasize strikeouts.
A seven-time ERA leader and consistent ace, Grove was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947. His mix of control, power, and durability made him one of the most feared pitchers of his generation.
Grove's Awards and Records
- 6× All-Star (1933, 1935–1939)
- 2× World Series champion (1929, 1930)
- AL MVP (1931)
- 2× Triple Crown (1930, 1931)
- 4× AL wins leader (1928, 1930, 1931, 1933)
- 9× AL ERA leader (1926, 1929–1932, 1935, 1936, 1938, 1939)
- 7× AL strikeout leader (1925–1931)
- Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
- Athletics Hall of Fame
- Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
- Major League Baseball All-Century Team
- Led AL in Strikeouts 7 Consecutive Seasons (1925–1931)
- Career Winning %: .680 (One of the best among 300-game winners)
- 300 Career Wins Club Member
- Pro Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee (1947)
- MLB All-Century Team Honoree
- Philadelphia Athletics Franchise Legend
MLB Teams:
Philadelphia Athletics (1925–1933)
Boston Red Sox (1934–1941)
Number Worn:
10, 18
MLB Stats
Seasons:
17 (1925–1941)
Win–Loss Record:
300–141
ERA:
3.06
Strikeouts:
2,266
Complete Games:
298
Shutouts:
35
Innings Pitched:
3,940