Haddix enjoyed his best season in 1953 pitching for St. Louis. He compiled a 20-9 record with 163 strikeouts, a 3.06 ERA, 19 complete games and six shutouts. After five-plus seasons with the Cardinals, he was traded to the Phillies.
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- 5 seasons 1952-1956
- 53-40 record
- 3.65 ERA
- 127 Games
- 108 Games Started
- 12 Shutouts
- 544 Strikeouts
- 228 Base on Balls
Harvey Haddix had become the first pitcher in major league history to take a perfect game beyond nine innings and he did so for twelve stunning innings.
“My main aim was to win. I was more tired than nervous. All I know is that we lost. What’s so historic about that? Didn’t anyone else ever lose a thirteen inning shutout?” – Harvey Haddix