The 5’9″ Pertica peaked in his rookie season, going 14-10 in 1921 as the Cardinals enjoyed their best season since 1899. Control problems contributed to his sophomore jinx as his ERA shot up from 3.37 to 5.91.
The 5’9″ Pertica peaked in his rookie season, going 14-10 in 1921 as the Cardinals enjoyed their best season since 1899. Control problems contributed to his sophomore jinx as his ERA shot up from 3.37 to 5.91.