Archie McKain

Archie Richard McKain (May 12, 1911 – May 21, 1985) was an American left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers and the St. Louis Browns between 1937 and 1943.

Early life McKain was born in Delphos, Kansas, in 1911.

Career McKain began playing professional baseball in 1930 with the Pueblo Braves in the Western League. In his second season, he compiled an 18–12 record for the Braves with a 3.86 earned run average (ERA). McKain advanced to AA baseball with the Louisville Colonels of the American Association. His performance declined in 1931 as he compiled a 9–19 record. McKain remained with Louisville until 1935 when he joined the Minneapolis Millers. He spent two-and-one-half seasons with the Tigers, compiling a 12–7 record and 3.74 ERA. McKain had his best season in 1940, compiling a 5–0 record with a 2.82 ERA (adjusted ERA+ of 168) as the Tigers won the American League pennant.