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Cowtipper
03-18-2009, 11:33 AM
What pitcher holds the record for most walks allowed in a big league debut?

Post 1900?

Post 1950?

I'm just wondering, because I was doing some research and found that Mike Thompson allowed nine walks in his big league debut in 1971, and that's quite a lot.

Thanks for the help.

ipitch
03-18-2009, 12:03 PM
Using the Pitching Gamelog Finder...
http://www.baseball-reference.com/pi/pgl_finder.cgi
the record from 1956 to 2008 is 11 by Jimmy Freeman in 1972. There may or may not be others tied with 11.

RuthMayBond
03-18-2009, 12:18 PM
I don't know the game total but Bob Ewing walked seven in the FOURTH INNING in his debut.
Bruno Haas AND George Van Haltren walked SIXTEEN in their debuts.