Fred Toney
From BR Bullpen
Fred Alexandra Toney
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 195 lb.
- Debut April 15, 1911
- Final Game September 29, 1923
- Born December 11, 1888 in Nashville, TN USA
- Died March 11, 1953 in Nashville, TN USA
[edit] Biographical Information
On May 2, 1917, pitcher Fred Toney of the Cincinnati Reds was the winning pitcher in baseball's only double no-hitter. Facing the Chicago Cubs, both he and Cubs hurler Hippo Vaughn allowed no hits through nine innings. The Reds broke up the no-hitter and scored a run in the top of the tenth, while Toney held the Cubs hitless in the bottom of the inning to get the victory.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL Saves Leader (1918)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 4 (1915, 1917, 1920 & 1921)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 2 (1917 & 1920)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 6 (1915-1918, 1920 & 1921)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1916 & 1917)
- Won a World Series with the New York Giants in 1921
