Pilgrims > P

• Series: Pilgrims
• City: Philadelphia
• Team: Athletics (AL)
• League: American League
• Hall: National Baseball Hall of Fame

Edward Stewart Plank (1875-1926) hurled more shutouts and complete games than any other lefthander in his 17-season career. He ranks behind only Warren Spahn and Steve Carlton among southpaws in wins. Signed by Connie Mack straight out of college, Plank never played a day in the minors. Playing in 4 Series for Philadelphia, Plank had an ERA of 1.32 but got no run support, going 2-5 but finishing all six of his starts.

• His 326 wins ranks 13th on the all time list. He had eight 20-win seasons
• At the end of his career, played for St. Louis in the Federal League’s final year in 1915 and then with the Browns for two more
• Elected to Hall of Fame: 1946