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JUNE 18, 1920
CALDWELL JOINS 300 WIN CLUB
Fans of the New York Yankees have had very little to cheer about this season but they did get to witness history on June 17th as Ralph Caldwell became just the 4th pitcher in modern baseball history to win 300 games. Caldwell went the distance, allowing 6 hits as the Yankees trimmed the Chicago White Sox 3-2.
For his career, the lefthander has 300 wins against 226 losses with a 2.66 era. He broke in with the Phillies in 1904 and was named the NL's top pitcher in 1909. He was dealt to the Cubs in 1913 and later pitched for Brooklyn and the White Sox before joining the Yankees prior to last season.
The next active player approaching 300 wins is Chief Bender but, with 278 victories and rumours he will retire at the end of season, it is unlikely the Cincinnati pitcher will get there. If Bender does not make then 32 year old Walter Johnson of the Senators should be the next pitcher to reach 300 wins. Johnson is 255-221 in his 14 year career but is enduring his worst season ever as he sits at 6-11 with a 5.15 era.
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Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles
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