Willie Ludolph
From BR Bullpen
William Francis Ludolph (Wee Willie)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1½", Weight 170 lb.
- School Saint Mary's College of California
- Debut May 28, 1924
- Final Game June 20, 1924
- Born January 21, 1900 in San Francisco, CA USA
- Died April 8, 1952 in Oakland, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Probably one of the tallest guys to have a nickname of "Wee", Wee Willie Ludolph spent 17 years in the minors. He went 243-171 in the minor leagues and won 60 games for the Oakland Oaks from 1934 through 1936.
He pitched three games in the majors for the Detroit Tigers in 1924; his manager was Ty Cobb.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1936 MVP Pacific Coast League Oakland Oaks
