1912 Key Retirees - Pitchers
Joe Corbett, Cardinals
Recorded over 200 wins. Finished in the Top 10 in wins six times. Led the league in 1902 with a .708 winning percentage.
Ned Garvin, Phillies
Won over 200 games. Led the league in wins an impressive four times. Finished in the Top 5 in strikeouts for seven straight seasons from 1896-1902. Led the league in ERA three times.
Dale Gear, Twins
Led the AL in saves in 1906 and 1907.
Frank Kitson, Dodgers
All-time leader with 865 games pitched. Led the league in holds twice.
Deacon Phillippe, Pirates
Finished in the Top 10 in wins seven times, ERA five times, fewest BB/9 eleven times and WAR eight times.
Jesse Tannehill, Reds
Won and lost over 200 games. Won one Gold Glove. Led the league with 20 wins in 1908. Finished in the Top 10 in innings nine times, ERA six times, K/BB eleven times, fewest BB/9 fifteen times, including the league best 1.44 in 1905. Also led the league with the fewest HR/9 twice and finished in the Top 10 eleven times. Led NL in shutouts and WAR once each.