Johnny Vander Meer
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John Samuel Vander Meer (The Dutch Master or Double No-Hit)
- Bats Both, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut April 22, 1937
- Final Game May 7, 1951
- Born November 2, 1914 in Prospect Park, NJ USA
- Died October 6, 1997 in Tampa, FL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
In June of 1938, Johnny Vander Meer pitched no-hitters in two consecutive starts.
Vander Meer entered the Navy in March 1944 and was discharged December 1945.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1936 Minor League Player of the Year, Durham Bulls, Piedmont League
- 4-time NL All-Star (1938, 1939, 1942 & 1943)
- 3-time NL Strikeouts Leader (1941-1943)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 5 (1938, 1941-1943 & 1948)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 6 (1938, 1941-1943, 1946 & 1948)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (1941)
- Won a World Series with the Cincinnati Reds in 1940
