Noodles Hahn

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Noodles Hahn
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Pitcher
Born: April 29, 1879
Nashville, Tennessee
Died: February 6, 1960(1960-02-06) (aged 80)
Candler, North Carolina
Batted: Left Threw: Left 
MLB debut
April 18, 1899 for the Cincinnati Reds
Last MLB appearance
June 7, 1906 for the New York Highlanders
Career statistics
Win–loss record     130-94
Earned run average     2.55
Strikeouts     917
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Frank George "Noodles" Hahn (April 29, 1879 – February 6, 1960) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds (NL, 1899–1905) and New York Highlanders (AL, 1906). Hahn batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee.

In an eight-season career, Hahn posted a 130–94 record with 917 strikeouts and a 2.55 earned run average in 1020-1/3 innings pitched.

Hahn died in Candler, North Carolina at the age of 80.

He was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1963.

Highlights

  • Led the National League in strikeouts three times (1899–1901)
  • Led NL in shutouts (1900)
  • Led NL in innings pitched (1901)
  • Had four 20-win seasons (three consecutive) (1899, 1901–1903)
  • Pitched 212 complete games in 231 starts
  • Pitched a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 12, 1900

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Achievements
Preceded by
Vic Willis
No-hitter pitcher
July 12, 1900
Succeeded by
Christy Mathewson
Preceded by
Cy Seymour
National League Strikeout Champion
1899-1901
Succeeded by
Vic Willis