Jesse Tannehill
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Jesse Tannehill
| Born: | July 14, 1874 |
| Birthplace: | Dayton, Kentucky |
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| Height: | 5' 8" |
| Weight: | 150 |
| Bats: | Switch |
| Throws: | Left |
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| Other Teams: | Cincinnati Reds 1894, 1911 Pittsburgh Pirates 1897-1902 New York Yankees 1903 Washington Senators 1908-09 |
| Years with Boston: | 1904-1908 |
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Overall Career
Jesse Niles "Powder" Tannehill was born on July 14, 1874, in Dayton, Kentucky. Tannehill was 19 years old when he broke into the big leagues on June 17, 1894, with the Cincinnati Reds.
Tannehill won 20 or more games six times; his 20-6 record for the Pirates in 1900 gave him the league's best winning percentage (.769). He had an 5-year career as an outfielder and left handed pitcher. He pitched a total of 358 games with 197 wins, 940 Ks, and a 2.79 ERA in 2750.1 IP. At the plate, he had a .256 average, 5 HRs, and 141 RBI. He also managed the Boston Red Sox in 1907.
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Tannehill's Moments in the Sun
- Threw a no hitter on July 17, 1904 for Boston vs the White Sox
- Led the NL in ERA (2.18) in 1901
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Trivia
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Transactions
- Before 1903 Season: Jumped from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the New York Highlanders.
- December 20, 1903: Traded by the New York Highlanders to the Boston Pilgrims for Tom Hughes.
- May 31, 1908: Traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Washington Senators for Case Patten.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
