Jesse Lee Petty (November 23, 1894 in Orr, Oklahoma – October 23, 1971), known as the Silver Fox, was a professional baseball pitcher in the major leagues from 1921 to 1930, for the Cleveland Indians, Brooklyn Robins, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs.
Jesse Petty | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: (1894-11-23)November 23, 1894 Orr, Oklahoma | |
Died: October 23, 1971(1971-10-23) (aged 76) St. Paul, Minnesota | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
April 14, 1921, for the Cleveland Indians | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 28, 1930, for the Chicago Cubs | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 67-78 |
ERA | 3.68 |
Strikeouts | 407 |
Teams | |
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He managed in the minor leagues in 1935 and 1936 for the Knoxville Smokies of the Southern Association and the Hopkinsville Hoppers of the Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League.
Preceded by | Brooklyn Robins Opening Day Starting pitcher 1926–1928 |
Succeeded by |
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