Bill Stemmeyer

William Stemmeyer born William Stemmyer (Cannon Ball)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.

• Debut October 3, 1885
• Final Game June 15, 1888
• Born May 6, 1865 in Cleveland, OH USA
• Died May 3, 1945 in Cleveland, OH USA

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Biographical Information

Bill Stemmeyer holds the all-time record for the most career starts by a pitcher who was never relieved: 59 starts, 59 complete games. Fleury Sullivan is second with 51.

Notable Achievements

• NL Saves Leader (1887)
• 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1886)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1886)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1886)
• 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (1886)