73. Mark Buehrle
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: March 23, 1979 in St. Charles, MO USA
- Weight: 240 lbs.
- Height: 6'2"
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
- Debut: July 16, 2000
- Final Game: October 04, 2015
| W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 160 | 3.84 | 518 | 493 | 0 | 3,283.3 | 1870 |
For over a decade, Mark Buehrle was either considered an ace or a player close to the top of the rotation. Five times, Buehrle was named an All-Star and is a member of the 200 Win club, a number that is becoming more elusive all of the time. A finesse pitcher with a wide arsenal to use, Buehrle’s best season was in 2005 where he finished 5th in Cy Young voting and helped the Chicago White Sox win the World Series.
Buehrle was also known for his defensive skills, as he was a four-time All-Star Selection and has a career bWAR close to 60.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.A.
- Position: Pitcher
- Played For: Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays
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Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Rings (1) (Chicago White Sox, 2005)
All-Star (5) (2002, 2005, 2006, 2009 & 2014)
Gold Glove (2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012)
Lowest WHIP (1) (AL) (2001)
Lowest BB/9 (1) (AL) (2015)
Most Innings Pitched (2) (AL) (2004 & 2005)
Most Games Started (2) (AL) (2004 & 2008)
Most Complete Games (1) (AL) (2015)
Most Assists by a Pitcher (5) (AL) (2001, 2002, 2004 & 2009) (NL) (2012)
Most Double Plays Turned by a Pitcher (1) (AL) (2009)
Highest Range Factor per Game by a Pitcher (2) (AL) (2009 & 2011)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (4) (AL) (2003, 2008 & 2010) (NL) (2012) -
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Cy Young Finishes:
(AL: 2005, 5th)
5 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Pitchers)
4 Top Ten Finishes (Earned Run Average)
5 Top Ten Finishes (Wins)
3 Top Ten Finishes (WHIP)
1 Top Ten Finishes (H/9)
9 Top Ten Finishes (BB/9)
7 Top Ten Finishes (Innings Pitched)
10 Top Ten Finishes (Games Started)
7 Top Ten Finishes (Complete Games)
8 Top Ten Finishes (Shutouts)
3 Top Ten Finishes (SO/BB)
5 Top Ten Finishes (ERA+)
1 Top Ten Finish (FIP)
1 Top Ten Finish (Win Probability Added)
1 Top Ten Finish (Championship Win Probability Added) -
Notable All Time Rankings: 28. Double Plays Turned by a Pitcher: 53
54. Games Started: 493
66. bWAR for Pitchers: 59.2
92. Wins: 214
99. Innings Pitched: 3,283.1 -
Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 2021: 11.0%
2022: 5.8%
2023: 10.8%
2024: 8.3% - Should be Inducted As A: Chicago White Sox
Should Mark Buehrle be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 75%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 5%
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