Hoyt Wilhelm

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Hoyt Wilhelm: Facts & Related Content

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Hoyt Wilhelm is a MLB baseball player. He was born on July 26, 1922

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Also Known As	James Hoyt Wilhelm
Born	July 26, 1922 • North Carolina
Died	August 23, 2002 (aged 80) • Sarasota • Florida
Height/Weight	6 ft 0 inches, 190 lb (183 cm, 86 kg)
Batting Hand	right
Throwing Hand	right
Debut Date	April 18, 1952
Last Game	July 10, 1972
Jersey Number	25 (1957-1957, St. Louis Cardinals) • 31 (1971-1972, Los Angeles Dodgers) • 31 (1964-1968, Chicago White Sox) • 39 (1969-1969, Atlanta Braves) • 47 (1969-1969, Atlanta Braves) • 39 (1970-1971, Atlanta Braves) • 39 (1969-1969, California Angels) • 26 (1958-1958, Cleveland Indians) • 49 (1952-1956, New York Giants) • 26 (1957-1957, Cleveland Indians) • 15 (1958-1962, Baltimore Orioles) • 31 (1963-1963, Chicago White Sox) • 39 (1970-1970, Chicago Cubs)
Position	pitcher
Earned Run Average	2.52
Games Played	1,07
Games Started	52
Innings Pitched	2,254.10
Losses	122
Saves	228
Strikeouts	1,610
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched	1.125
Wins	143

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How many strikeouts did Hoyt Wilhelm have?

Hoyt Wilhelm struck out 1,610 batters during his career.

Where was Hoyt Wilhelm born?

Hoyt Wilhelm was born in Huntersville, North Carolina, United States.

How tall was Hoyt Wilhelm?

Hoyt Wilhelm was 6 ft 0 inches, 190 lb (183 cm, 86 kg).

What was Hoyt Wilhelm's earned run average (ERA)?

Hoyt Wilhelm had a career earned run average of 2.52.

How many wins did Hoyt Wilhelm have?

Hoyt Wilhelm had 143 wins during his career.

What position did Hoyt Wilhelm play?

Hoyt Wilhelm played pitcher.

When was Hoyt Wilhelm born?

Hoyt Wilhelm was born on July 26, 1922.

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