Alvin Crowder
| Alvin Crowder | |
|---|---|
Crowder, circa 1935 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 11, 1899 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. | |
| Died: April 3, 1972 (aged 73) Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 24, 1926, for the Washington Senators | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 26, 1936, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 167–115 |
| Earned run average | 4.12 |
| Strikeouts | 799 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Alvin Floyd Crowder (January 11, 1899 – April 3, 1972), nicknamed "General", was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played eleven seasons in the American League with the Washington Senators, the St. Louis Browns, and the Detroit Tigers. In 402 career games, Crowder pitched 2344+1⁄3 innings and posted a win–loss record of 167–115, with 150 complete games, 16 shutouts, and a 4.12 earned run average.