William J. Husted (October 11, 1866 – May 17, 1941) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the

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of the

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during the season. He was born in Gloucester City, New Jersey. Batting side and throwing arm are unknown. In one season career, Husted posted a 5–10 record with a 4.88 earned run average in 18 appearances, including 12

complete game In baseball, a complete game (CG) is the act of a pitcher pitching an entire game without the benefit of a relief pitcher. A pitcher who meets this criterion will be credited with a complete game regardless of the number of innings played—pitche ...

s, giving up 105 runs (70 earned) on 148 hits and 67 walks while striking out 33 in 129.0 innings of work. Husted died in his native Gloucester at the age of 74.

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