Elmer Stricklett

Elmer Stricklett
Pitcher
Born: (1876-08-29)August 29, 1876 Glasco, Kansas, U.S.
Died: June 7, 1964(1964-06-07) (aged 87) Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 22, 1904, for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 24, 1907, for the Brooklyn Superbas
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	35–51
Earned run average	2.84
Strikeouts	237
Teams
Chicago White Sox (1904) Brooklyn Superbas (1905–1907)

Elmer Griffin Stricklett (August 29, 1876 – June 7, 1964) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox and Brooklyn Superbas from 1904 through 1907. Including his time in minor league baseball, Stricklett pitched professionally from 1897 through 1912.

Stricklett is considered one of the pioneers of the spitball. He learned the pitch while playing in the minor leagues. He later taught the spitball to Ed Walsh and Jack Chesbro, both of whom were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.