William Stemmyer (May 6, 1865 – May 3, 1945) was a

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for the

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and Cleveland Blues. He was nicknamed "Cannon Ball". In 1886 – his first and only full season in the majors – Stemmyer led the

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in strikeouts per 9 innings (6.17) and wild pitches (63). The 63 wild pitches is still the highest single-season total in

history. Stemmyer died in his hometown three days before his 80th birthday.

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