For a lot of people where we are from is a point of pride. When we meet someone who hales from the same place as us there is often a sense of comradery. Below is a list of the best players born in the state of New Hampshire.

1. Chris Carpenter – Exeter, NH



• Age: 22 – 27, 29 – 37
• Years: 1997 – 2002, 2004 – 2012
• Pos: SP
• Team(s): Toronto Blue Jays, St. Louis Cardinals

Chris Carpenter

WAR	ERA-	G	GS	W	L	ERA	IP	CG	ShO	SV	R	ER	BB	SO	K%	WHIP
35.3	86	350	332	144	94	3.76	2219.1	33	15	0	1021	927	627	1697	18.2%	1.28

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2. Bob Tewksbury – Concord, NH



• Age: 25 – 37
• Years: 1986 – 1998
• Pos: SP
• Team(s): New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, Minnesota Twins

Bob Tewksbury

WAR	ERA-	G	GS	W	L	ERA	IP	CG	ShO	SV	R	ER	BB	SO	K%	WHIP
21.5	95	302	277	110	102	3.92	1807	31	7	1	884	788	292	812	10.7%	1.29

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3. Red Rolfe – Penacook, NH



• Age: 22, 25 – 33
• Years: 1931, 1934 – 1942
• Pos: 3B
• Team(s): New York Yankees

Red Rolfe

WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
23.5	102	1174	5405	4827	942	1394	257	67	69	497	44	20	526	335	.289	.360	.413	.773

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4. Mike Flanagan – Manchester, NH



• Age: 23 – 40
• Years: 1975 – 1992
• Pos: SP
• Team(s): Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays

Mike Flanagan

WAR	ERA-	G	GS	W	L	ERA	IP	CG	ShO	SV	R	ER	BB	SO	K%	WHIP
25.4	100	526	404	167	143	3.90	2770	101	19	4	1301	1199	890	1491	12.8%	1.33

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5. Lefty Tyler – Derry, NH



• Age: 20 – 31
• Years: 1910 – 1921
• Pos: SP
• Team(s): Boston Doves, Chicago Cubs

Lefty Tyler

WAR	ERA-	G	GS	W	L	ERA	IP	CG	ShO	SV	R	ER	BB	SO	K%	WHIP
22.0	96	323	265	127	116	2.95	2230	179	30	7	947	730	829	1003	9.4%	1.26

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