1914 Key Retirees - Pitchers
Bill Donovan, Dodgers
"Wild Bill" was the anchor of a relatively poor Dodgers rotation for many years. He was in the Top 10 in wins five times but also in losses six times. He was also the 1898 Rookie of the Year. He led the NL in K/9 in 1906 and finished in the Top 10 thirteen times. He also led the league twice in quality start percentage and once in shutouts. He was in the Top 10 in WAR eight times.
Pete Dowling, Orioles
Dowling finished in the Top 10 in wins three times and losses five times. He led the AL in walks allowed four times but also finished in the Top 10 in strikeouts seven times. He led the AL in fewest HR/9 in 1910 and finished in the Top 10 in the ERA rankings three times.
Charlie Smith, Indians
Smith was the 1902 AL Rookie of the Year. He was a solid starter for Cleveland for four years before falling on hard times. He became their closer for three seasons, but again fell on hard times before finally settling in a middle relief role. He led the AL in saves in 1908. As a starter, he finished 2nd in the ERA rankings in 1903 and 3rd in 1902.
