Nap Rucker
| Nap Rucker | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 30, 1884 Crabapple, Georgia, U.S. | |
| Died: December 19, 1970 (aged 86) Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 15, 1907, for the Brooklyn Superbas | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 13, 1916, for the Brooklyn Robins | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 134–134 |
| Earned run average | 2.42 |
| Strikeouts | 1,217 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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George Napoleon "Nap" Rucker (September 30, 1884 – December 19, 1970) was an American professional baseball pitcher and politician from Georgia. Rucker was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Superbas/Dodgers/Robins. Over his 10 seasons, Rucker led the league in shutouts, complete games, and innings pitched throughout his career. On September 5, 1908, Rucker became the first left-handed pitcher to throw a no-hitter in Dodger history.