Boston's pitching was led by The Cyclone, Denton
True Young. He didn't win 30 games this year, but he led the league in
almost everything. Young was 36 years old, but still had a lot of
pitching left in his arm, including three more 20-win seasons. Also
pitching for the Pilgrims were Big Bill Dinneen and Long Tom
Hughes, both of whom had good seasons.
Cleveland had a pitching trio that was almost as impressive.
Addie Joss, Earl Moore, and Bill Bernhard all pitched for the
Indians (or whatever they were called at this time). The Indians finished in third place, and did not have a
great staff ERA. This raises the question: how bad were the other
guys on the team? Joss was showing the form that made him a Hall Of
Famer, completing every game he starting. Moore may have been the best
pitcher in the league when he was on the mound.
George Mullin had his first big year for Detroit; he is the
team's all-time win leader. This may not be saying much, but Mullin
was a pretty good pitcher, and this may have been his best season
(though he did win 29 games in 1909).
