 In 1927 he led the American League with 36 games started and tied for the American League lead with 307 2/3 innings pitched, and in 1929 he led the league with 24 complete games.In 1926 he held opposing hitters to a .244 batting average, leading all American League pitchers.In 1928, he finished 15th in the balloting for American League Most Valuable Player.