Fred Wigington
Fred Thomas Wigington (December 16, 1897 – May 8, 1980) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in 1923 with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Fred Wigington | |
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![]() Wigington with the St. Louis Cardinals | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Rogers, Nebraska | December 16, 1897|
Died: May 8, 1980 82) Mesa, Arizona | (aged|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 20, 1923, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 24, 1923, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 3.24 |
Strikeouts | 2 |
Teams | |
Wigington was a very successful amateur and minor league pitcher before his brief Major League career. In 1922, he led the Nebraska State League with 261 strikeouts. He had a reputation for having an effective curveball but less remarkable fastball.[1]
References
- Wecke, Herman (25 January 1923). "Cards Will Give Strike-Out Star Of Minors Trial". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 21. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
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