Addie Joss
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Adrian Joss (The Human Hairpin)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 185 lb.
- School University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Debut April 26, 1902
- Final Game July 11, 1910
- Born April 12, 1880 in Woodland, WI USA
- Died April 14, 1911 in Toledo, OH USA
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1978
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[edit] Biographical Information
Addie Joss made his major league debut in 1902 and pitched his entire career with the Cleveland Naps (also known as the Bronchos during his rookie season and later called the Indians after his death). He won at least 20 games each season from 1905 to 1908. In 1908, Joss went 24-11 with a 1.16 ERA and on October 2nd of that year pitched a perfect game against the Chicago White Sox.
Joss later developed an elbow injury that caused him to miss the second half of the 1910 season. The next spring, he contracted meningitis and died at the age of 30. He was ill only a few days before dying.
Joss was elected to the Hall of Fame despite not meeting the requirement of ten years of service. He was elected after many years of campaigning by sportswriters Jerry Nason, Joe Reichler, and Fred Lieb.
Joss's New York Times obituary indicates that he started in semi-pro ball in 1898 and pitched for Toledo before coming to the majors.
"When you talk about pitchers in Cleveland, there will be three names that come to mind immediately: Cy Young, Bob Feller, and Addie Joss." - Lee Allen, Baseball Hall of Fame historian
- First Baseball Card appearance 1903 E107 Breisch Williams
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time AL ERA Leader (1904 & 1908)
- AL Wins Leader (1907)
- AL Shutouts Leader (1902)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 7 (1902, 1903 & 1905-1908)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 4 (1905-1908)
- 25 Wins Seasons: 1 (1907)
- 200 innings Pitched Seasons: 7 (1902, 1903 & 1905-1908)
- 300 innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1907 & 1908)
- Baseball Hall of Fame: Class of 1978
[edit] Further Reading
- Scott Longert: Addie Joss, King of the Pitchers, SABR, Cleveland, OH, 1998.
