Jimmy Dygert
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James Henry Dygert (Sunny Jim)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 158 lb.
- Debut September 8, 1905
- Final Game October 6, 1910
- Born July 5, 1884 in Utica, NY USA
- Died February 8, 1936 in New Orleans, LA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jimmy Dygert pitched six seasons in the big leagues, going 21-8 in 1907 and in October 1907 pitching three shutouts in a period of four days.
He started in the minors with Utica in 1903 and Poughkeepsie in 1904. He went 18-4 for New Orleans in 1905.
He pitched for Baltimore in 1911, where it is said he went 25-25. Later he pitched for Providence, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Toledo, Chattanooga and finally Beaumont.
After his baseball days he became a handyman.
Main source: Don't Forget Jimmy Dygert
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1907)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1907)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1906-1908)
- Won a World Series with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1910 (he did not play in the World Series)
