Win Kellum
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Winford Ansley Kellum was a starting pitcher
in Major League Baseball
who played between and for the Boston Americans
(1901), Cincinnati Reds
(1904) and St. Louis Cardinals
(1905). Listed at 5'10", 190 lb., Kellum was a switch-hitter and threw left-handed
. He was born in Waterford, Ontario, Canada
.
Optimistically nicknamed "Win", Kellum became the first Opening Day starting pitcher in Boston American League
franchise's history, as they lost to the host Baltimore Orioles
, 10–6, at Oriole Park
(April 26, 1901). He went 2-3 with a 6.38 ERA
for the rest of season.
Kellum rebounded in 1902, going 25-10 for one of the strongest minor league
teams ever, the Indianapolis Indians
, champions of the newly formed American Association
. After the regular season, he pitched with barnstormers largely made up of Cincinnati National League
team. After that, he enjoyed his best season in the majors with the 1904 Reds, going 15-10 while recording career-highs in ERA (2.60), complete game
s (22) and innings
(224). He also pitched for the Cardinals in 1905, his last major league season, and went 3-3 with a 2.92 ERA.
In a three-season career, Kellum posted a 20-16 record with a 3.01 ERA in 48 appearances, including 37 starts, 32 complete games, two shutout
s, two saves
, 97 strikeout
s, 63 walks
, and 346⅔ of work.
Kellum died in Big Rapids, Michigan
at age 75.
Starting pitcher
In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher....
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who played between and for the Boston Americans
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
(1901), Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
(1904) and St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
(1905). Listed at 5'10", 190 lb., Kellum was a switch-hitter and threw left-handed
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
. He was born in Waterford, Ontario, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Optimistically nicknamed "Win", Kellum became the first Opening Day starting pitcher in Boston American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
franchise's history, as they lost to the host Baltimore Orioles
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
, 10–6, at Oriole Park
Oriole Park
Oriole Park is the name of several former major league and minor league baseball parks in Baltimore, Maryland.It is also half the name of the current home of the Baltimore Orioles of the American League, its full name being Oriole Park at Camden Yards....
(April 26, 1901). He went 2-3 with a 6.38 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
for the rest of season.
Kellum rebounded in 1902, going 25-10 for one of the strongest minor league
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
teams ever, the Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
, champions of the newly formed American Association
American Association (20th century)
The American Association was a minor league baseball league at the Triple-A level of baseball in the United States from to and to . Together with the International League, it contested the Junior World Series which determined the championship team in minor league baseball, at least for the...
. After the regular season, he pitched with barnstormers largely made up of Cincinnati National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
team. After that, he enjoyed his best season in the majors with the 1904 Reds, going 15-10 while recording career-highs in ERA (2.60), complete game
Complete game
In baseball, a complete game is the act of a pitcher pitching an entire game without the benefit of a relief pitcher.As demonstrated by the charts below, in the early 20th century, it was common for most good Major League Baseball pitchers to pitch a complete game almost every start. Pitchers were...
s (22) and innings
Innings pitched
In baseball, innings pitched are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher on the pitching mound in a game. Three outs made is equal to one inning pitched. One out counts as one-third of an inning, and two...
(224). He also pitched for the Cardinals in 1905, his last major league season, and went 3-3 with a 2.92 ERA.
In a three-season career, Kellum posted a 20-16 record with a 3.01 ERA in 48 appearances, including 37 starts, 32 complete games, two shutout
Shutout
In team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
s, two saves
Save (sport)
In baseball, a save is credited to a pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain prescribed circumstances. The number of saves, or percentage of save opportunities successfully converted, is an oft-cited statistic of relief pitchers...
, 97 strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
s, 63 walks
Base on balls
A base on balls is credited to a batter and against a pitcher in baseball statistics when a batter receives four pitches that the umpire calls balls. It is better known as a walk. The base on balls is defined in Section 2.00 of baseball's Official Rules, and further detail is given in 6.08...
, and 346⅔ of work.
Kellum died in Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 10,849. It is the county seat of Mecosta County. The city is located within Big Rapids Township, but is politically independent.-Geography:...
at age 75.