Charley Root
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Charles Henry Root (Chinski)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 190 lb.
- Debut April 18, 1923
- Final Game September 2, 1941
- Born March 17, 1899 in Middletown, OH USA
- Died November 5, 1970 in Hollister, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Charley Root was a top pitcher of the 1920's and 1930's, winning 201 games in his major league career. Almost all of it was spent with the Chicago Cubs, and he was a key player for them on four World Series teams, in 1929, 1932, 1935, and 1938. In addition, he went 26-15 in 1927.
- He is the winningest pitcher in Chicago Cub history.
- He gave up Babe Ruth's called shot home run.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL Wins Leader (1927)
- NL Winning Percentage Leader (1929)
- NL Games Pitched Leader (1927)
- NL Innings Pitched Leader (1927)
- NL Shutouts Leader (1930)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 8 (1926, 1927, 1929-1933 & 1935)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1927)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 9 (1926-1933 & 1935)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1927)
