Big Jeff Pfeffer

Francis Xavier "Big Jeff" Pfeffer (March 31, 1882 in Champaign, Illinois – December 19, 1954 in Kankakee, Illinois) was a Major League pitcher from 1905 to 1911. He threw a no-hitter in 1907. He was the older brother of Jeff Pfeffer.

Big Jeff Pfeffer
Pitcher
Born: (1882-03-31)March 31, 1882
Champaign, Illinois
Died: December 19, 1954(1954-12-19) (aged 72)
Kankakee, Illinois
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 15, 1905, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
October 9, 1911, for the Boston Rustlers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record31-39
Earned run average3.30
Strikeouts317
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Pfeffer attended the University of Illinois. He made his MLB debut on April 15, 1905 for the Chicago Cubs and had a 4-4 record for them that season. He missed out on the 1906 World Series, going to Boston, where he had his most active season with a record of 13-22 for the 1906 season. He finished second in the National League that season in complete games and strikeouts.

Early the following season, Pfeffer pitched a no-hitter on May 8, 1907, with the Boston Doves defeating Cincinnati 6-0. The Doves would later become known as the Boston Rustlers and then eventually the Boston Braves.

See also

Preceded by
Mal Eason
No-hitter pitcher
May 8, 1907
Succeeded by
Nick Maddox


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