 He won his first three starts in April and May before getting his first loss of the year, and stayed around .500 the rest of the season.He finished the season with a 7–7 record and a 3.67 ERA in 29 games, 13 of them starts; three of his victories came against the Yankees, of only three pitchers who had three against them that season.His wish to play for the Tigers was granted early in 1953.