Les Sweetland
Lester Leo Sweetland
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Height 5' 11½", Weight 155 lb.
- Debut July 4, 1927
- Final Game September 21, 1931
- Born August 15, 1901 in Carp Lake Township, MI USA
- Died March 4, 1974 in Melbourne, FL USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Les Sweetland's 7.71 ERA for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1930 is the worst all-time by a pitcher who qualified for an ERA title. #2 all time for pitchers with at least 150 innings was teammate Claude Willoughby that year.
Notable Achievements[edit]
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1929)
Records Held[edit]
- Highest ERA, season, 7.71, 1930
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