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45. Allie Reynolds

45. Allie Reynolds
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: February 10, 1917 in Bethany, OK USA
  • Weight: 195 lbs.
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 17, 1942
  • Final Game: September 25, 1954
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1947
  • TSN All-Star - 1951
  • TSN All-Star - 1952
  • MVP - 1947
  • MVP - 1949
  • MVP - 1951
  • MVP - 1952
  • MVP - 1953
 
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The sabremetricians are not fond of Allie Reynolds and a quick look at his career WHIP of 1.386 is a big reason why.  Reynolds was the recipient of a lot of run support as he played for some incredible Yankee teams that seemed to get on base at will. 

This may all be true but the man they called the “Superchief” did win a lot of games and was very versatile, often used in a relief role, which was not exactly typical of any era.  He managed to lead the AL in ERA and Strikeouts in 1952 and finished second in MVP voting, this following a year where he finished third. 

Most importantly Allie Reynolds always seemed to be at his best when it counted the most.  In six World Series appearances, he went 7 and 2 with a 2.79 ERA, not to mention batting .308 in Fall Classics. 

It also doesn’t hurt that this was such a likable guy!

Reynolds has not entered the Hall of Fame but has been a Veteran's Committee nominee many times.  With New York, Reynolds went 131 and 60 with 967 Strikeouts and a 3.30 ERA.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Acquired: Traded from the Cleveland Indians for Joe Gordon 10/11/46.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1954 Season.
  • Games Played: 295
  • Notable Statistics: 131 Wins
    60 Losses
    3.30 ERA
    209 Games Started
    96 Complete Games
    27 Shutouts
    70 Games Finished
    40 Saves
    1,700 Innings Pitched
    967 Strikeouts
    3.74 FIP
    1.364 WHIP
    1.18 SO/BB
    20.4 bWAR

    15 Playoff Games
    7 Wins
    2 Losses
    2.79 ERA
    9 Games Started
    5 Complete Games
    2 Shutouts
    5 Games Finished
    4 Saves
    77.1 Innings Pitched
    62 Strikeouts
    1.20 WHIP
    1.94 SO/BB
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Champion (1947, 1940, 1950, 1951, 1952 & 1953)
    All-Star (1949, 1950, 1952, 1953 & 1954)
    Lowest ERA (1952)
    Lowest H/9 (1951)
    Most Strikeouts (1952)
    Most Shutouts (1951 & 1952)
    Highest ERA+ (1952)
    Highest Championship Win Probability Added (1952)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (1954)

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