Charlie Sweeney
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Charles J. Sweeney
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 181 lb.
- Debut May 11, 1882
- Final Game July 9, 1887
- Born April 13, 1863 in San Francisco, CA USA
- Died April 4, 1902 in San Francisco, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Charlie Sweeney is the only pitcher ever to give up 7 home runs in a game; it happened on June 12, 1886, while pitching for the St. Louis Maroons. A few others have given up 6 homers, including R.A. Dickey of the Texas Rangers in April 2006.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1884)
- 30 Wins Seasons: 1 (1884)
- 40 Wins Seasons: 1 (1884)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1884 & 1885)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1884)
- 400 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1884)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (1884)
- 300 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (1884)
