Bill Pertica

William Andrew Pertica was a pitcher in Major [League Baseball] who played from through for the Boston [Red Sox] and St. Louis Cardinals. Listed at, 165 lb., Pertica batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Santa Barbara, California.
In a four season-career, Pertica posted a 22–18 record with a 4.27 earned [run average|ERA] in 74 appearances, including 46 starts, 17 complete games, two shutouts, two saves, 98 strikeouts, 138 walks, and 331.0 innings of work.
Pertica died at the age of 69 in Los Angeles, California.

Best season

1921 - Posted career-highs in wins, SO, ERA, and innings pitched.

Fact

Was a member of the 1918 American League champions Red Sox, although he did not play in the 1918 [World Series|World Series].