Tony Kaufmann Explained

Tony Kaufmann
Position:Pitcher/Outfielder
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:16 December 1900
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois
Death Place:Elgin, Illinois
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 23
Debutyear:1921
Debutteam:Chicago Cubs
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 23
Finalyear:1935
Finalteam:St. Louis Cardinals
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:64–62
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.18
Stat3label:Innings pitched
Stat4label:Batting average
Stat4value:.220
Stat5label:Home runs
Stat5value:9
Stat6label:Runs batted in
Stat6value:57
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Anthony Charles Kaufmann (December 16, 1900 – June 4, 1982) was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager. He played in 260 Major League games, primarily as a pitcher, for the Chicago Cubs (1921–27), Philadelphia Phillies (1927), St. Louis Cardinals (1927–28, 1930–31 and 1935) and New York Giants (1929). The native of Chicago stood 5feet tall and weighed .

Kaufmann led the National League in hit batsmen (11) in 1923 and home runs allowed (21) in 1924.

In 11 seasons and 202 games pitched, he had a 64–62 record, with 123 starts, 71 complete games, nine shutouts, 12 saves, innings pitched, 1,198 hits allowed, 587 runs allowed, 81 home runs allowed, 368 walks, 345 strikeouts, 39 hit batsmen, 15 wild pitches and a 4.18 earned run average.[1] As a competent hitting pitcher, Kaufmann also played 18 games in the outfield during his late-career stints with the Phillies, Giants and Cardinals. In 414 Major League at bats, he collected 91 hits, with 19 doubles and nine home runs, for a batting average of .220.[1]

After his active career, Kaufmann managed in the Cardinals' farm system (1938–42), and scouted (1943–46) and coached (1947–50) for the MLB Redbirds. He died in Elgin, Illinois, at the age of 81.

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  1. Web site: Tony Kaufmann . . July 8, 2022.