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Eddie Plank, often referred to as "Gettysburg Eddie," was a left-handed pitcher who became one of the most reliable arms in early 20th-century Major League Baseball. Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Plank's journey to the big leagues began in the sandlots of his hometown. His talent on the mound caught the attention of Connie Mack, the legendary manager of
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Eddie Plank ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Pitching Skills
Stamina
90%
Clutch
88%
H/9
90%
HR/9
99%
K/9
41%
BB/9
92%
Velocity
41%
Control
76%
Break
59%
Fielding
78%
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
16%
Power
12%
Bunting
80%
Drag
54%
Vision
13%
Discipline
14%
Clutch
19%
Durability
50%
Speed
28%
Arm Str
50%
Arm Acc
50%
Reaction
37%
Fielding
78%
Stealing
37%
Baserunning
33%
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