Wynn Hawkins

Who is Wynn Hawkins?

Wynn Firth Hawkins is a retired American professional baseball player, scout and executive. During his active career, he was a right-handed pitcher who was signed by the Cleveland Indians before the 1955 season, and played in the Major Leagues for the Indians from 1960 to 1962. He attended Baldwin Wallace University, where he was a star in basketball. Hawkins stood 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighed 195 pounds.

Hawkins is perhaps best known for giving up Ted Williams's 500th home run. He appeared in 48 games during his three seasons with the Tribe. During his career, Hawkins gave up 99 walks in just 202²⁄3 innings pitched, for a BB/9IP of 4.40, higher than the American League average at that time. He finished his career with a total of 12 wins, 13 losses, 1 save, 11 games finished, and an ERA of 4.17.

Career highlights include pitching the first 11 innings of a 12-inning game, giving up just 1 run and defeating the Detroit Tigers 2-1, a five-hit, complete game victory over the Boston Red Sox, winning 10-1, and a two-hit, complete game shutout against the Minnesota Twins