Cannonball Titcomb
From BR Bullpen
Ledell Titcomb
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 6", Weight 157 lb.
- Debut May 5, 1886
- Final Game October 15, 1890
- Born August 21, 1866 in West Baldwin, ME USA
- Died June 8, 1950 in Kingston, NH USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Ledell "Cannonball" Titcomb pitched five years in the major leagues. Although he started out 0-5 in 1886, he also had a 14-8 year in 1888 and a 10-9 year in 1890.
Standing at 5 ' 6 " tall, he is one of the shortest players ever to pitch in major league baseball.
Several players during the 1880's were given the nickname Cannonball, but Titcomb is the only one who is remembered with the name as his first name. He may have gotten the nickname because he threw a lot of strikeouts - in 1888, he was second in the league in strikeouts per nine innings (behind teammate Tim Keefe). Teammate Ed Crane is also remembered with the nickname Cannonball - Titcomb and Crane were called "The Cannonball Duo" as the 1888 Giants won the pennant and also the post-season contest.
He was Opening Day starter in 1888. He threw a no-hitter in 1890.
A baseball card can be found here: Titcomb The Phillies Encyclopedia also has a photo of him.
