Hooks Wiltse
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George Leroy Wiltse
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut April 21, 1904
- Final Game September 25, 1915
- Born September 7, 1879 in Hamilton, NY USA
- Died January 21, 1959 in Long Beach, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Hooks Wiltse was a New York Yankees coach in 1925. In 1952 he was elected to the International League Hall of Fame.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 15 Wins Seasons: 4 (1905, 1906, 1908 & 1909)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 2 (1908 & 1909)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1906 & 1908-1910)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1908)
- Won a World Series with the New York Giants in 1905 (he did not play in the World Series)
- Set a ML record by winning the first 12 decisions of his career, a record he shares with reliever Butch Metzger. Wiltse's streak was May 29 to September 15, 1904.
