Bill Steele
Nickname(s): Big Bill
1885-1949

RHP 1910-14 Cardinals , Dodgers

Bill Steele's Teammates

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Steele survived when Cardinals manager Roger Bresnahan dropped five pitchers following a 63-90 finish in 1910. He worked 287 innings and led the NL in losses with an 18-19 record in 1911. The following year he was hit hard, 245 hits in 194 innings. He went to the bullpen, then to the Dodgers, and finally to the minors. (FJO)