The Browns’ George Sisler pitches a complete game against the Indians, losing, 1 – 0, to Guy Morton.
The Browns’ George Sisler pitches a complete game against the Indians, losing, 1 – 0, to Guy Morton.
George Sisler pitches to two Yankees in the 6th inning, hitting one and walking the other
Another future Hall of Famer takes a turn on the mound, as George Sisler pitches to two Yankees in the 6th inning, hitting one and walking the other. The Browns-Yankees game is called at the end of 10 innings with the score tied, 4 – 4.
The Browns cuff Red Sox starter Babe Ruth for four unearned runs in the 3rd, win, 9 – 8 in a game that should have been protested
1915 – In the first of two games, the Browns cuff Red Sox starter Babe Ruth for four unearned runs in the 3rd, and the young lefty is relieved by Carl Mays. Boston ties the score, 4 – 4, in the 4th, but the Browns eventually win, 9 – 8. In the nitecap, a 1 – 1 tie, George Sisler pitches the last two innings for the Browns.
The Browns lose to the Indians, 3 – 1. Despite walking 9, George Sisler pitches a complete game victory.
On July 3, 1915 The Browns lose to the Indians, 3 – 1. Despite walking 9, George Sisler pitches a complete game victory.
George Sisler makes his major league debut as a pinch hitter
Recent University of Michigan graduate George Sisler makes his major league debut as a pinch hitter. Sisler stays on to pitch the last three innings, giving up no runs, in the Browns’ 4 – 2 loss to the White Sox.
The National Commission declares University of Michigan senior George Sisler a free agent after a two-year fight. Pittsburgh Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss claimed rights to Sisler, who had signed a contract as a minor leaguer but never played pro ball. After graduating, Sisler will sign with the St. Louis Browns, managed by his former college coach, Branch Rickey.
1915 – The National Commission declares University of Michigan senior George Sisler a free agent after a two-year fight. Pittsburgh Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss claimed rights to Sisler, who had signed a contract as a minor leaguer but never played pro ball. After graduating, Sisler will sign with the St. Louis Browns, managed by his former college coach, Branch Rickey.
George Sisler, a freshman at the University of Michigan, strikes out 20 in seven innings. Sisler will start his Hall of Fame career in 1915 with the St. Louis Browns, but will gain his fame as a hitter, not as a pitcher.
George Sisler, a freshman at the University of Michigan, strikes out 20 in seven innings. Sisler will start his Hall of Fame career in 1915 with the St. Louis Browns, but will gain his fame as a hitter, not as a pitcher.
George Sisler Stats & Facts
George Sisler Position: First Baseman Bats: Left • Throws: Left 5-11, 170lb (180cm, 77kg) Born: March 24, 1893, in Manchester, OH Died: March 26, 1973 in Richmond Heights, MO Buried: Old Meeting House Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Frontenac, MO High School: Akron HS (Akron, OH) School: University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI) Debut: June 28, 1915 (4,338th in MLB history) vs. CHW 3.0 IP, 2 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER Last Game: September…
