Big Jeff Pfeffer
Francis Xavier "Big Jeff" Pfeffer (March 31, 1882 in Champaign, Illinois – December 19, 1954 in Kankakee, Illinois) was a Major League pitcher from 1905 to 1911. He threw a no-hitter in 1907. He was the older brother of Jeff Pfeffer.
| Big Jeff Pfeffer | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 31, 1882 Champaign, Illinois | |
| Died: December 19, 1954 (aged 72) Kankakee, Illinois | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 15, 1905, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 9, 1911, for the Boston Rustlers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 31-39 |
| Earned run average | 3.30 |
| Strikeouts | 317 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Pfeffer attended the University of Illinois. He made his MLB debut on April 15, 1905 for the Chicago Cubs and had a 4-4 record for them that season. He missed out on the 1906 World Series, going to Boston, where he had his most active season with a record of 13-22 for the 1906 season. He finished second in the National League that season in complete games and strikeouts.
Early the following season, Pfeffer pitched a no-hitter on May 8, 1907, with the Boston Doves defeating Cincinnati 6-0. The Doves would later become known as the Boston Rustlers and then eventually the Boston Braves.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)