Billy Hoeft
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William Frederick Hoeft
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 3", Weight 205 lb.
- Debut April 18, 1952
- Final Game September 25, 1966
- Born May 17, 1932 in Oshkosh, WI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
A big winner for Detroit in '55 and '56 this tall, lean southpaw with a blazing fastball pitched several no-hitters during his high school senior year before being signed by the Tigers in 1950. Saddled with pitching for poor to mediocre teams throughout most of his career, his ordinary won-lost record such.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL All-Star (1955)
- AL Shutouts Leader (1955)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1955 & 1956)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1956)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1955-1957)
