05/14/1942 |
Joined the St. Albans Bulldogs. |
01/01/1943 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 4 (3); Movement: 9 (5); Control: 7 (6). |
01/01/1944 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 5 (3); Movement: 10 (5); Control: 6 (6). |
06/01/1944 |
Went undrafted and became a free agent. |
01/01/1945 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 6 (3); Movement: 9 (5); Control: 6 (5). |
04/18/1945 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Brooklyn Bums organization. |
01/01/1946 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 6 (4); Movement: 10 (5); Control: 6 (6). |
04/16/1946 |
Injured (finger blister), out for 3 weeks. |
01/01/1947 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 7 (5); Movement: 11 (6); Control: 5 (7). |
04/10/1947 |
Named the #59 prospect in the ACB |
07/03/1947 |
Injured (sore elbow), day-to-day for one week. |
09/25/1947 |
Wins the 1947 New York State Baseball Round 1 with the Albany Capitals! |
01/01/1948 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 7 (5); Movement: 11 (7); Control: 7 (7). |
04/10/1948 |
Named the #43 prospect in the ACB |
08/14/1948 |
Injured (mild calf strain), day-to-day for 1 day. |
08/20/1948 |
Injured (sore elbow), day-to-day for 3 days. |
09/13/1948 |
Injured (sprained ankle), day-to-day for one week. |
01/01/1949 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 7 (5); Movement: 13 (8); Control: 9 (7). |
04/10/1949 |
Named the #22 prospect in the ACB |
06/20/1949 |
Was selected to the 1949 New England Baseball League All-Star Game. |
10/10/1949 |
Wins the 1949 NEBL (A) NEBL (A) Wicked Good Fielder at P. |
10/11/1949 |
Finished 3rd in 1949 NEBL (A) NEBL (A) Wicked Good Pitcher voting. |
01/01/1950 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 8 (5); Movement: 15 (8); Control: 12 (7). |
04/10/1950 |
Named the #12 prospect in the ACB |
06/19/1950 |
Was selected to the 1950 Pennsylvania Baseball Association All-Star Game. |
09/03/1950 |
Injured (back stiffness), day-to-day for one week. |
09/27/1950 |
Wins the 1950 Pennsylvania Baseball Association Round 2 with the Scranton Quakers! |
01/01/1951 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 8 (5); Movement: 16 (8); Control: 12 (7). |
04/10/1951 |
Named the #7 prospect in the ACB |
06/18/1951 |
Was selected to the 1951 Pennsylvania Baseball Association All-Star Game. |
06/26/1951 |
Injured (dead arm), out for 2 weeks. |
09/04/1951 |
Injured (viral infection), out for 2 days. |
09/28/1951 |
Injured (sprained ankle), day-to-day for 3 days. |
10/19/1951 |
Became a minor league free agent. |
12/10/1951 |
Signed a minor league contract ($75,000 bonus) with the Halifax Golden Giants organization. |
01/01/1952 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 7 (4); Movement: 16 (8); Control: 13 (7). |
05/02/1952 |
Named the #13 prospect in the RCB |
06/20/1952 |
Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Elliot Lake Songbirds with 1 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed! |
07/01/1952 |
Wins the NOL (AAA) NOL (AAA) Pitcher of the Month Award. |
07/10/1952 |
Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Owen Sound Beavers with 3 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed! |
07/20/1952 |
Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Halifax Golden Giants organization. |
10/27/1952 |
Wins the 1952 NOL (AAA) NOL (AAA) Outstanding Pitcher Award. |
10/28/1952 |
Wins the 1952 NOL (AAA) NOL (AAA) Outstanding Hitter Award. |
01/01/1953 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 8 (4); Movement: 16 (8); Control: 13 (7). |
05/05/1953 |
Injured (viral infection), out for 3 days. |
05/25/1953 |
Injured (forearm stiffness), out for one week. |
06/01/1953 |
Wins the RCB RMB Rookie of the Month Award. |
06/25/1953 |
Was selected to the 1953 Royal Commonwealth Baseball All-Star Game. |
08/01/1953 |
Wins the RCB RMB Pitcher of the Month Award. |
09/01/1953 |
Wins the RCB RMB Pitcher of the Month Award. |
09/01/1953 |
Wins the RCB RMB Rookie of the Month Award. |
10/06/1953 |
Wins the 1953 RCB RMB King's Newcomer of the Year. |
10/08/1953 |
Finished 2nd in 1953 RCB RMB Commonwealth of Nations' Order of the Arm voting. |
10/19/1953 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $7,040 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1954 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (5); Movement: 15 (8); Control: 14 (7). |
09/01/1954 |
Wins the RCB RMB Pitcher of the Month Award. |
10/16/1954 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $7,520 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1955 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (5); Movement: 16 (8); Control: 14 (7). |
06/25/1955 |
Was selected to the 1955 Royal Commonwealth Baseball All-Star Game. |
10/04/1955 |
Wins the 1955 RCB RMB Order of the Glove at P. |
10/09/1955 |
Wins the 1955 RCB RMB Commonwealth of Nations' Order of the Arm. |
10/17/1955 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $35,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/1956 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (5); Movement: 16 (8); Control: 14 (8). |
05/30/1956 |
Injured (mild shoulder inflammation), out for one week. |
06/25/1956 |
Was selected to the 1956 Royal Commonwealth Baseball All-Star Game. |
10/15/1956 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $48,750 through arbitration. |
01/01/1957 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (5); Movement: 16 (8); Control: 15 (8). |
08/20/1957 |
Injured (elbow tendinitis), out for 2 weeks. |
10/20/1957 |
Injured (electrical shock), out for one week. |
10/20/1957 |
Was not offered arbitration and became a free agent. |
11/11/1957 |
Signed a 3-year contract worth a total of $375,000 with the Philadelphia Haymakers organization. |
01/01/1958 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (5); Movement: 16 (8); Control: 15 (8). |
04/27/1958 |
Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Providence Steamrollers with 1 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed! |
05/12/1958 |
Pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Providence Steamrollers with 3 strikeouts and 4 BB allowed! |
05/19/1958 |
Wins the ACB ACB Player of the Week Award. |
05/29/1958 |
Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Providence Steamrollers with 2 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed! |
06/01/1958 |
Wins the ACB ACB Pitcher of the Month Award. |
08/09/1958 |
Injured (Mild calf strain), day-to-day for 1 day. |
08/26/1958 |
Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Rockville Superbas with 8 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed! |
10/05/1958 |
Wins the 1958 ACB ACB Golden Glove Award at P. |
11/03/1958 |
Named to the 1958 The Baseball World Cup for The United States. |
12/06/1958 |
Wins the 1958 The Baseball World Cup Championship Round with the The United States! |
01/01/1959 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (5); Movement: 16 (8); Control: 16 (8). |
06/24/1959 |
Pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Rockville Superbas with 5 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed! |
07/05/1959 |
Injured (Tired arm), day-to-day for one week. |
07/20/1959 |
Injured (Mild shoulder inflammation), day-to-day for one week. |
08/07/1959 |
Injured (Elbow strain), out for 3 months. |
09/25/1959 |
Decided not to opt out of the remaining portion of his contract. |
01/01/1960 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (5); Movement: 16 (9); Control: 16 (8). |
03/20/1960 |
Injured (Shoulder subluxation), day-to-day for one week. |
07/01/1960 |
Pitches a 1-hit shutout against the Providence Steamrollers with 5 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed! |
07/15/1960 |
Injured (Tired arm), out for 3 weeks. |
08/16/1960 |
Injured (Sore back), day-to-day for 2 days. |
08/20/1960 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $115,000 with the Philadelphia Haymakers organization. |
08/28/1960 |
Injured (Sore back), day-to-day for 3 days. |
01/01/1961 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 8 (5); Movement: 16 (9); Control: 15 (8). |
05/01/1961 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for 5 days. |
05/24/1961 |
Injured (Tender shoulder), day-to-day for 1-2 weeks. |
05/28/1961 |
Injured (Tender shoulder), day-to-day for 4 days. |
09/14/1961 |
Wins the 1961 Atlantic Coast Baseball Championship with the Philadelphia Haymakers. |
10/20/1961 |
Became a free agent. |
11/28/1961 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $45,000 with the Newark Gunners organization. |
01/01/1962 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 7 (4); Movement: 17 (9); Control: 16 (8). |
03/07/1962 |
Injured (Sore back), day-to-day for 3 days. |
03/28/1962 |
Injured (Ulnar nerve entrapment), out for 4 months. |
09/23/1962 |
Retired from professional baseball. |
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES |
Year |
G |
Rank |
1954 |
28 |
7 |
1955 |
27 |
10 |
1958 |
37 |
5 |
1959 |
35 |
5 |
1961 |
45 |
6 |
|
Year |
GS |
Rank |
1953 |
27 |
6 |
1954 |
28 |
2 |
1955 |
27 |
4 |
1956 |
26 |
8 |
1958 |
37 |
5 |
1959 |
35 |
4 |
|
Year |
W |
Rank |
1953 |
18 |
2 |
1954 |
16 |
3 |
1955 |
16 |
4 |
1956 |
11 |
7 |
1957 |
13 |
5 |
1958 |
19 |
4 |
|
Year |
L |
Rank |
1956 |
8 |
10 |
1958 |
13 |
8 |
1959 |
13 |
9 |
|
Year |
Win. % |
Rank |
1953 |
.750 |
1 |
1954 |
.667 |
3 |
1955 |
.727 |
4 |
1956 |
.579 |
5 |
1957 |
.650 |
4 |
1958 |
.594 |
8 |
1958 |
1.000 |
1 |
1960 |
.632 |
5 |
|
|
|
Year |
IP |
Rank |
1953 |
206.1 |
6 |
1954 |
201.2 |
6 |
1955 |
210.0 |
8 |
1956 |
189.1 |
10 |
1958 |
299.2 |
5 |
1959 |
235.2 |
8 |
|
Year |
BF |
Rank |
1953 |
856 |
6 |
1954 |
864 |
7 |
1955 |
870 |
8 |
1956 |
819 |
9 |
1958 |
1281 |
5 |
1959 |
985 |
9 |
|
Year |
HRA |
Rank |
1953 |
20 |
6 |
1954 |
15 |
10 |
1959 |
24 |
9 |
|
Year |
BB |
Rank |
1954 |
74 |
9 |
1958 |
113 |
6 |
|
Year |
K |
Rank |
1955 |
84 |
8 |
1958 |
120 |
9 |
|
Year |
WP |
Rank |
1954 |
4 |
6 |
1955 |
4 |
5 |
1956 |
6 |
4 |
|
Year |
ERA |
Rank |
1953 |
2.75 |
1 |
1954 |
3.61 |
5 |
1955 |
2.74 |
1 |
1958 |
3.57 |
9 |
1959 |
3.74 |
7 |
|
Year |
BABIP |
Rank |
1953 |
.260 |
2 |
1954 |
.268 |
10 |
1955 |
.249 |
4 |
1956 |
.283 |
9 |
1957 |
.279 |
10 |
1958 |
.248 |
4 |
1959 |
.256 |
3 |
|
Year |
WHIP |
Rank |
1953 |
1.29 |
5 |
1954 |
1.37 |
8 |
1955 |
1.17 |
1 |
1956 |
1.36 |
5 |
1957 |
1.35 |
8 |
1958 |
1.28 |
4 |
1959 |
1.18 |
1 |
1960 |
1.26 |
8 |
|
Year |
K/BB |
Rank |
1953 |
1.00 |
8 |
1955 |
1.53 |
5 |
1956 |
1.35 |
10 |
1957 |
1.22 |
10 |
1959 |
1.93 |
4 |
|
Year |
RA/9 |
Rank |
1953 |
11.73 |
5 |
1954 |
12.36 |
7 |
1955 |
10.67 |
1 |
1956 |
12.55 |
8 |
1957 |
12.44 |
8 |
1958 |
11.86 |
4 |
1959 |
10.85 |
1 |
1960 |
11.66 |
9 |
|
Year |
HR/9 |
Rank |
1954 |
0.67 |
7 |
1955 |
0.60 |
1 |
1956 |
0.67 |
3 |
1957 |
0.81 |
4 |
1958 |
0.75 |
9 |
1959 |
0.92 |
10 |
1960 |
0.35 |
1 |
|
Year |
H/9 |
Rank |
1953 |
8.85 |
6 |
1954 |
9.01 |
10 |
1955 |
8.19 |
5 |
1956 |
9.51 |
9 |
1958 |
8.14 |
5 |
1959 |
8.52 |
6 |
|
Year |
BB/9 |
Rank |
1953 |
2.75 |
4 |
1954 |
3.30 |
5 |
1955 |
2.36 |
3 |
1956 |
2.71 |
4 |
1957 |
2.44 |
6 |
1959 |
2.10 |
1 |
1960 |
1.95 |
2 |
|
Year |
K/9 |
Rank |
1955 |
3.60 |
9 |
|
|
|
Year |
QS |
Rank |
1953 |
19 |
1 |
1954 |
15 |
6 |
1955 |
22 |
1 |
1957 |
14 |
8 |
1958 |
21 |
4 |
1959 |
17 |
6 |
|
Year |
QSP |
Rank |
1953 |
.704 |
1 |
1954 |
.536 |
9 |
1955 |
.815 |
1 |
1957 |
.583 |
6 |
1958 |
.568 |
8 |
|
Year |
CG |
Rank |
1953 |
5 |
10 |
1955 |
7 |
7 |
1956 |
6 |
7 |
1958 |
21 |
7 |
|
Year |
CGP |
Rank |
1953 |
.185 |
10 |
1955 |
.259 |
8 |
1956 |
.231 |
8 |
|
Year |
SHO |
Rank |
1958 |
4 |
3 |
1959 |
1 |
9 |
|
Year |
GB% |
Rank |
1953 |
0.54 |
6 |
1954 |
0.53 |
4 |
1955 |
0.51 |
10 |
1956 |
0.49 |
8 |
1957 |
0.51 |
3 |
1958 |
0.54 |
7 |
1959 |
0.56 |
4 |
|
Year |
WAR |
Rank |
1953 |
3.2 |
5 |
1954 |
2.9 |
8 |
1955 |
5.5 |
2 |
1956 |
4.0 |
6 |
1957 |
2.5 |
8 |
1958 |
4.9 |
6 |
1959 |
4.3 |
8 |
1960 |
4.7 |
5 |
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