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49. Sonny Siebert

49. Sonny Siebert
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: January 14, 1937 in St. Mary, MO USA
  • Weight: 190 lbs.
  • Height: 6'3"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: April 26, 1964
  • Final Game: September 25, 1975
  • MVP - 1966
 
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Sonny Siebert was a multi-sport athlete as he was not just a coveted baseball player but was drafted by the St. Louis Hawks of the NBA.  Siebert focused on baseball, which proved to be the right move.

Siebert was not a Pitcher when he was signed but was converted into a Pitcher.  Six years after he was signed as an Amateur Free Agent, he made the Indians' roster, and a year after, he was a crucial part of their starting rotation.  Siebert went 16-8 in 1965 and had the same record in 1966, though he would add an All-Star Game appearance to his resume that year. Siebert's record was not as good in the two years after, but his other stats were still good, and he was still a top pitcher in the American League.

His stay in Cleveland came to an end when he was dealt to Boston during the 1969 campaign. Siebert’s overall Indians run saw a 61-48 record with 786 Strikeouts.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Acquired: Signed as an Amateur Free Agent before the 1958 Season.
  • Departed:

    Traded to the Boston Red Sox with Joe Azcue and Vicente Romo for Dick Ellsworth, Ken Harrelson, and Juan Pizarro 4/19/69.

  • Games Played: 181
  • Notable Statistics:

    61 Wins
    48 Losses
    2.76 ERA
    131 Games Started
    33 Complete Games
    8 Shutouts
    20 Games Finished
    9 Saves
    991.0 Innings Pitched
    786 Strikeouts
    3.07 FIP
    1.090 WHIP
    2.50 SO/BB
    19.7 bWAR

    No Playoff Games

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    All-Star (1966)
    Highest SO/BB (1965)

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