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24. Jim Slaton

24. Jim Slaton
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: June 19, 1950 in Long Beach, CA USA
  • Weight: 185 lbs.
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: April 14, 1971
  • Final Game: September 28, 1986
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Jim Slaton was a key Starting Pitcher for Milwaukee through the 1970s and as of this writing still holds the team record for Wins and Innings Pitched.  Slaton won 10 or more Games in nine seasons and went to the All-Star Game in 1977.  He also has a World Series win in their lone appearance in the Fall Classic, which was during his second Brewers run when he moved to the bullpen.

With Milwaukee, Slaton pitched in 268 Games and had a record of 117-121.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Acquired: Selected in the 15th Round of the Amateur Draft 6/5/69.
  • Departed: Traded to the Detroit Tigers with Rich Folkers for Ben Oglivie 12/9/77.

    Acquired (2): Signed as a Free Agent 12/28/78.

    Departed (2): Traded to the California Angels for Bobby Clark 12/20/83.
  • Games Played: 364
  • Notable Statistics: 117 Wins
    121 Losses
    3.68 ERA
    268 Games Started
    69 Complete Games
    19 Shutouts
    54 Games Finished
    11 Saves
    2,025.1 Innings Pitched
    929 Strikeouts
    4.12 FIP
    1.389 WHIP
    1.22 SO/BB
    15.5 bWAR

    8 Playoff Games
    1 Win
    0 Losses
    2.03 ERA
    2 Games Finished
    1 Save
    13.1 Innings Pitched
    6 Strikeouts
    0.976 WHIP
    2.00 SO/BB
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1977)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (1981)

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