Candy Cummings
Positions: Pitcher and Outfielder
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
5-9, 120lb (175cm, 54kg)
Born: October 18, 1848 in Ware, MA us
Died: May 16, 1924 in Toledo, OH
Buried: Aspen Grove Cemetery, Ware, MA
High School: Fulton HS (Fulton, NY)
Debut: April 22, 1872 (Age 23-187d, 124th in major league history)
Last Game: August 18, 1877 (Age 28-304d)
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Pioneer/Executive in 1939.
(Voted by Old Timers Committee)
View Candy Cummings's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1872 season
Full Name: William Arthur Cummings
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
36.2
W
145
L
94
ERA
2.42
G
242
GS
241
SV
0
IP
2149.2
SO
259
WHIP
1.228
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