Silver King
From BR Bullpen
Charles Frederick King born Charles Frederick Koenig
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
- Debut September 28, 1886
- Final Game August 19, 1897
- Born January 11, 1868 in St. Louis, MO USA
- Died May 21, 1938 in St. Louis, MO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Aside from being a star pitcher who won as many as 45 games in a season (and lost as many as 29), Silver King is credited as being the first sidearm pitcher in the major leagues.
On June 21 1890 he threw a complete game no-hitter for the Chicago Pirates of the Players League against the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders, but lost 1-0. His team had chosen to bat first, so he pitched only eight innings. It was the first losing no-hitter in major league history, though a decision by MLB in 1991 has changed that status.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time ERA Leader (1888/AA & 1890/PL)
- 2-time Shutouts Leader (1888/AA & 1890/PL)
- AA Wins Leader (1888)
- AA Games Pitched Leader (1888)
- AA Innings Pitched Leader (1888)
- AA Complete Games Leader (1888)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 5 (1887-1890 & 1892)
- 30 Wins Seasons: 4 (1887-1890)
- 40 Wins Seasons: 1 (1888)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 6 (1887-1892)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 6 (1887-1892)
- 400 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1888-1890 & 1892)
- 500 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1888)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (1888)
