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Mike Paxton

Mike Paxton Notable

b. September 3, 1953 · Boston Red Sox 1977, Cleveland Indians 1978–1980

Mike Paxton divided four seasons between two clubs as a pitcher: the Boston Red Sox from 1977, then the Cleveland Indians through 1980.

He went 30 and 24 with a 4.71 earned run average, pitching 466.3 innings in 99 games. He struck out 230 and threw 3 shutouts.

He was born in Memphis, TN, USA on September 3, 1953. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1977 BOS 29000 000 0000
1978 CLE 33000 000 0000
1979 CLE 33000 000 0000
1980 CLE 4000 000 0000
Career 99000 000 0000

Pitching, season by season

YearTeam WLG GSSVIP HERBB SOERA
1977 BOS 1052912 0108.0134 4625583.83
1978 CLE 12113327 1191.0179 8263963.86
1979 CLE 883324 0159.2210 10552705.92
1980 CLE 0040 07.213 116612.91
Career 30249963 1466.1536 244146230 4.71

On this day & linked events

1953

Born September 3, 1953

Memphis, TN, USA

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