| Frank Dwyer | |
|---|---|
 Dwyer in 1902 | |
| Pitcher /Manager | |
| Born:(1868-03-25)March 25, 1868 Lee, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| Died: February 4, 1943(1943-02-04) (aged 74) Pittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 20, 1888, for the Chicago White Stockings | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 24, 1899, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 177–151 |
| Earned run average | 3.84 |
| Strikeouts | 565 |
| Managerial record | 52–83 |
| Winning % | .385 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
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As manager | |
John Francis Dwyer (March 25, 1868 – February 4, 1943) was an American right-handedpitcher inMajor League Baseball for theChicago White Stockings (1888–1889),Chicago Pirates (1890),Cincinnati Kelly's Killers (1891),Milwaukee Brewers (1891),St. Louis Browns (1892), andCincinnati Reds (1892–1899). He was themanager for theDetroit Tigers in 1902.
Dwyer was born inLee, Massachusetts, in 1868. He started his professional baseball career in 1888 with theWestern Association's Chicago Maroons. He won 19 games for the Maroons and then made his major league debut with theNational League's Chicago White Stockings in September.[1]
Over the next four years, Dwyer played for several different teams. He became a member of the Cincinnati Reds in June 1892 after making light of St. Louis Browns ownerChris von der Ahe in the newspaper. Von der Ahe released him and fined him $100, though Dwyer said he could have been sold to another ball club for $1,500.[2]
Dwyer played for the Reds from 1892 to the end of his playing career in 1899.[1] On June 23, 1896, he gave upRoger Connor's 123rd careerhome run, which brokeHarry Stovey's previous record of 122. Connor's record of 138 was eventually broken byBabe Ruth.
Dwyer's 1896 season was the best of his career, as he had a 24–11win–loss record and a 3.15earned run average. The 24 wins were his career-high.[3]
In 12 major league seasons, Dwyer had a 177–151 record. He had 366 games pitched, 318 games started, 2,819 innings pitched, 271 complete games, 12 shutouts, 6saves, 565strikeouts, 764walks, and a 3.84 ERA.[3]
Dwyer was the second manager of the Detroit Tigers, managing for one season in 1902. He led the team to a 52–83 record.[1] Dwyer brieflyumpired in the National League in 1899 and 1901, and in theAmerican League in 1904, during which he umpiredCy Young's perfect game.
In 1915, Dwyer, then living inGeneva, New York, was appointed to theNew York State Athletic Commission by GovernorCharles Seymour Whitman.[4] His term expired in 1924 and GovernorAl Smith chose to appointJames Farley instead.[5] That same year, Dwyer became the pitching coach of theNew York Giants.[6]
On February 4, 1943, Dwyer died while visiting relatives inPittsfield, Massachusetts. He was 74 years old.[7]
