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Francis Xavier "Big Jeff" Pfeffer (March 31, 1882 – December 19, 1954) 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 record	31-39
Earned run average	3.30
Strikeouts	317
Teams
Chicago Cubs (1905) Boston Beaneaters/Doves (1906–1908) Chicago Cubs (1910) Boston Rustlers (1911)
Career highlights and awards
Pitched a no-hitter on May 8, 1907

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.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball no-hitters

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

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

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