Detroit_Tigers Ed_Willett
ed willett, 1910
on august 9, 1906, willett purchased wichita detroit tigers, , became first western association player make major league club. scheduled remain wichita through end of 1906 season, tigers asked in late august report early. willett made major league debut detroit on september 5, 1906, pitching five-hitter against chicago. in final month of 1906 season, willett appeared in 3 games, starter, , compiled 0–3 record 3.96 era.
in 1907, willett saw limited action tigers, appearing in 10 games, 6 starter, , compiled 1–5 record 3.70 era in 48-2/3 inning pitched.
willett became regular starting pitcher 1908 detroit tigers team won american league pennant. appeared in 30 games, 23 starter, , compiled 15–8 record 2.28 era , 77 strikeouts in 197-1/3 inning pitched.
willett s best season 1909 when appeared in 41 games, 34 starter, , compiled 21–10 record 2.34 era. ranked among american league leaders 21 wins (third) , .677 winning percentage (sixth). appeared in 2 games relief pitcher in 1909 world series, giving no earned runs , 3 hits in 7-2/3 innings pitched against pittsburgh pirates.
willett had strong season in 1910. appeared in 37 games, 25 starter, , compiled 16–11 record , 2.37 era. remained regular starting pitcher tigers through 1913 season, compiling records of 13–14 in 1911, 17–15 in 1912, , 13–14 in 1913.
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