Jake Thielman


John Peter Thielman was a German-American pitcher in Major [League Baseball] who played from 1905 through 1908 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Naps and Boston [Red Sox]. Listed at,, Thielman batted and threw right-handed. He was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota. His younger brother, Henry Thielman, also pitched in the majors.
In a four-season career, Thielman posted a 30–28 record with 158 strikeouts and a 3.16 earned [run average|ERA] in 65 appearances, including 56 starts, 56 complete games, three shutouts, and 475⅓ innings of work.
Thielman died at the age of 48 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Best seasons

  • 1905 – 15 wins, 87 SO, 3.50 ERA, 242.0 innings
  • 1907 – 11 wins, 56 SO, 2.33 ERA, 166.0 innings