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| Danny MacFayden | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 10, 1905 Truro, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| Died: August 26, 1972 (aged 67) Brunswick, Maine, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 25, 1926, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 13, 1943, for the Boston Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 132–159 |
| Earned run average | 3.96 |
| Strikeouts | 797 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Daniel Knowles MacFayden (June 10, 1905 – August 26, 1972) was an American starting and relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1926 through 1943, he played for the Boston Red Sox (1926–1932), New York Yankees (1932–1934), Cincinnati Reds (1935), Boston Braves/Bees/Braves (1935–1939, 1943), Pittsburgh Pirates (1940) and Washington Senators (1941). In a 17-season career, he posted a 132–159 record with 797 strikeouts and a 3.96 earned run average in 2706 innings pitched. His best season was 1936, when he earned 17 victories with 86 strikeouts and a 2.87 ERA, all career bests.
He batted and pitched right-handed. His best pitch was a side-arm curveball.
MacFayden's serious demeanor won him the nickname "Deacon Danny", though New York World-Telegram sportswriter Dan Daniel, a harsh critic of his play, called him "Dismal Danny" when he was with the Yankees.