6 ft 0 inches, 190 lb (183 cm, 86 kg) • 6 ft 0 inches, 190 lb (183 cm, 86 kg) • 6 ft 0 inches, 190 lb (183 cm, 86 kg) • 6 ft 0 inches, 190 lb (183 cm, 86 kg)
Batting Hand
right • right • right • right
Throwing Hand
right • right • right • right
Debut Date
April 18, 1952 • April 18, 1952 • April 18, 1952 • April 18, 1952
Last Game
July 10, 1972 • July 10, 1972 • July 10, 1972 • July 10, 1972
Jersey Number
31 (1971-1972, Los Angeles Dodgers) • 39 (1970-1971, Atlanta Braves) • 39 (1970-1970, Chicago Cubs) • 39 (1969-1969, California Angels) • 39 (1969-1969, Atlanta Braves) • 47 (1969-1969, Atlanta Braves) • 31 (1964-1968, Chicago White Sox) • 31 (1963-1963, Chicago White Sox) • 15 (1958-1962, Baltimore Orioles) • 26 (1958-1958, Cleveland Indians) • 25 (1957-1957, St. Louis Cardinals) • 26 (1957-1957, Cleveland Indians) • 49 (1952-1956, New York Giants) • 31 (1971-1972, Los Angeles Dodgers) • 39 (1970-1971, Atlanta Braves) • 39 (1970-1970, Chicago Cubs) • 39 (1969-1969, California Angels) • 39 (1969-1969, Atlanta Braves) • 47 (1969-1969, Atlanta Braves) • 31 (1964-1968, Chicago White Sox) • 31 (1963-1963, Chicago White Sox) • 15 (1958-1962, Baltimore Orioles) • 26 (1958-1958, Cleveland Indians) • 25 (1957-1957, St. Louis Cardinals) • 26 (1957-1957, Cleveland Indians) • 49 (1952-1956, New York Giants) • 31 (1971-1972, Los Angeles Dodgers) • 39 (1970-1971, Atlanta Braves) • 39 (1970-1970, Chicago Cubs) • 39 (1969-1969, California Angels) • 39 (1969-1969, Atlanta Braves) • 47 (1969-1969, Atlanta Braves) • 31 (1964-1968, Chicago White Sox) • 31 (1963-1963, Chicago White Sox) • 15 (1958-1962, Baltimore Orioles) • 26 (1958-1958, Cleveland Indians) • 25 (1957-1957, St. Louis Cardinals) • 26 (1957-1957, Cleveland Indians) • 49 (1952-1956, New York Giants) • 31 (1971-1972, Los Angeles Dodgers) • 39 (1970-1971, Atlanta Braves) • 39 (1970-1970, Chicago Cubs) • 39 (1969-1969, California Angels) • 39 (1969-1969, Atlanta Braves) • 47 (1969-1969, Atlanta Braves) • 31 (1964-1968, Chicago White Sox) • 31 (1963-1963, Chicago White Sox) • 15 (1958-1962, Baltimore Orioles) • 26 (1958-1958, Cleveland Indians) • 25 (1957-1957, St. Louis Cardinals) • 26 (1957-1957, Cleveland Indians) • 49 (1952-1956, New York Giants)
Position
pitcher • pitcher • pitcher • pitcher
Earned Run Average
2.52 • 2.52 • 2.52 • 2.52
Games Played
1,07 • 1,07 • 1,07 • 1,07
Games Started
52 • 52 • 52 • 52
Innings Pitched
2,254.10 • 2,254.10 • 2,254.10 • 2,254.10
Losses
122 • 122 • 122 • 122
Saves
228 • 228 • 228 • 228
Strikeouts
1,610 • 1,610 • 1,610 • 1,610
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched
1.125 • 1.125 • 1.125 • 1.125
Wins
143 • 143 • 143 • 143
Top Questions
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 position did Hoyt Wilhelm play?
Hoyt Wilhelm played pitcher.
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.
When was Hoyt Wilhelm born?
Hoyt Wilhelm was born on July 26, 1922.
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 position did Hoyt Wilhelm play?
Hoyt Wilhelm played pitcher.
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.
When was Hoyt Wilhelm born?
Hoyt Wilhelm was born on July 26, 1922.
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 position did Hoyt Wilhelm play?
Hoyt Wilhelm played pitcher.
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.
When was Hoyt Wilhelm born?
Hoyt Wilhelm was born on July 26, 1922.
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 position did Hoyt Wilhelm play?
Hoyt Wilhelm played pitcher.
What was Hoyt Wilhelm's earned run average (ERA)?
Hoyt Wilhelm had a career earned run average of 2.52.
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