Slim Sallee
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Harry Franklin "Slim" Sallee (February 3, 1885 - March 23, 1950) was a former professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher
over parts of fourteen seasons (1908–1921) with the St. Louis Cardinals
, New York Giants
and Cincinnati Reds
. For his career, he compiled a 174-143 record in 476 appearances, with an 2.56 earned run average
and 836 strikeouts. In Cardinals franchise history, Sallee ranks 3rd all-time in earned run average (2.67), 7th in innings pitched
(1905.3), 8th in games started
(215), and 7th in losses (107).
Sallee pitched in two World Series
, both against the Chicago White Sox
, and was a member of the victorious Reds in the infamous "Black Sox" 1919 World Series
. He produced the best season of his career for the 1919 Reds, going 21-7 with a 2.06 earned run average. He lost a World Series to the White Sox as a member of the 1917
Giants. In World Series play, Sallee compiled a 1-3 record in 4 appearances, with a 3.45 earned run average and 6 strikeouts.
Sallee was born and later died in Higginsport, Ohio
at the age of 65.
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
over parts of fourteen seasons (1908–1921) with the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
, New York Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
and Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
. For his career, he compiled a 174-143 record in 476 appearances, with an 2.56 earned run average
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
and 836 strikeouts. In Cardinals franchise history, Sallee ranks 3rd all-time in earned run average (2.67), 7th in innings pitched
Innings pitched
In baseball, innings pitched are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher on the pitching mound in a game. Three outs made is equal to one inning pitched. One out counts as one-third of an inning, and two...
(1905.3), 8th in games started
Games started
In baseball statistics, games started indicates the number of games that a pitcher has started for his team. A pitcher is credited with starting the game if he faces the first opposing batter...
(215), and 7th in losses (107).
Sallee pitched in two World Series
World Series
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball, played between the American League and National League champions since 1903. The winner of the World Series championship is determined through a best-of-seven playoff and awarded the Commissioner's Trophy...
, both against the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
, and was a member of the victorious Reds in the infamous "Black Sox" 1919 World Series
1919 World Series
The 1919 World Series matched the American League champion Chicago White Sox against the National League champion Cincinnati Reds. Although most World Series have been of the best-of-seven format, the 1919 World Series was a best-of-nine series...
. He produced the best season of his career for the 1919 Reds, going 21-7 with a 2.06 earned run average. He lost a World Series to the White Sox as a member of the 1917
1917 World Series
In the 1917 World Series, the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Giants four games to two. The Series was played against the backdrop of World War I, which dominated the American newspapers that year and next....
Giants. In World Series play, Sallee compiled a 1-3 record in 4 appearances, with a 3.45 earned run average and 6 strikeouts.
Sallee was born and later died in Higginsport, Ohio
Higginsport, Ohio
Higginsport is a village in Brown County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 291 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Higginsport is located at ....
at the age of 65.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball leaders in career wins
- List of Major League Baseball saves champions