Jesse Lee Petty (November 23, 1894 – October 23, 1971), known as "the Silver Fox", was an American professional baseball pitcher in the major leagues from 1921 to 1930, for the Cleveland Indians, Brooklyn Robins, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago Cubs.
| Jesse Petty | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 23, 1894 Orr, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| Died: October 23, 1971 (aged 76) St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 14, 1921, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 28, 1930, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 67–78 |
| Earned run average | 3.68 |
| Strikeouts | 407 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
He managed in the minor leagues in 1935 and 1936 for the Knoxville Smokies of the Southern Association and the Hopkinsville Hoppers of the Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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