Stan Coveleski
Career Overview

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Stan Coveleski, born Stanislaus Kowalewski on July 13, 1889, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, became one of the most effective pitchers of his era. Growing up in a coal-mining family, Coveleski learned the value of hard work early in life. His journey to the major leagues began in the minor leagues, where he honed his skills and developed a reputation

Stan Coveleski, born Stanislaus Kowalewski on July 13, 1889, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, became one of the most effective pitchers of his era. Growing up in a coal-mining family, Coveleski learned the value of hard work early in life. His journey to the major leagues began in the minor leagues, where he honed his skills and developed a reputation

Career Pitching Stats

AL 1912-1928

Win-Loss

215–142

#90 All-Time

ERA

2.89

Strikeouts

981

WHIP

1.251

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Skills Scorecard

Control

C-

Velocity

D

Stamina

A-

Command

C+

Range

B

Fielding

B+

Career Timeline

1912

Philadelphia Athletics (AL)

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1916-1924

Cleveland Indians (AL)

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1925-1927

Washington Senators (AL)

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1928

New York Yankees (AL)

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Interview with Hall of Fame Pitcher Stan Coveleski audio clip

Interview with Hall of Fame Pitcher Stan Coveleski

2½ hours May 13, 1974

Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s.