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Don Cardwell

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1957-1970 (1957-1970)
Proper Name
Donald Eugene Cardwell
Positions
P (410)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-4 / 210
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
December 7,1935
Death Date
January 14,2008   Age:  72.038
High School
Gray (Winston-Salem,NC)
MLB Debut
April 21,1957
MLBAM ID
111985
Retrosheet#
cardd101
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career102-13841030172,122.2200912113.921.26

[Player Notes]

[1960] Pitched 4-0 no-hitter for Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals on May 15,1960[1962] Opening day starter for the Chicago Cubs[1967] Opening day starter for the New York Mets[1969] World Series Champion with New York MetsMore Notes

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1957Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4621484.913019517111128.112271701742921041.288.561.192.956.454.982.19
1958Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4622364.51161430120107.29955541637775121.268.281.343.096.444.602.08
1959Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI46239104.06252251030153.0135776922651063041.317.941.293.826.244.531.63
1960Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4624124.45540011028.1281414411214011.388.891.273.496.674.451.91
1960Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN43248144.37312661250177.01661018619681292151.328.440.973.466.565.141.90
1961Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN432515143.823938133110259.1243121110228815662101.288.430.763.055.414.201.77
1962Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN43267164.924129619124195.220511610727601049091.359.431.242.764.785.341.73
1963Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT302713153.07333272110213.21959273215211220161.168.210.882.194.723.882.15
1964Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT3028122.79441100019.1159617102031.146.980.473.264.664.191.43
1965Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT432913103.183734122230240.121410185215910780121.148.010.792.214.013.781.81
1966Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT4330664.603214104181101.211258521527605161.379.911.332.395.315.132.22
1967New York MetsNLMLBNYN2731593.572616333100118.11125547839715171.288.520.612.975.404.181.82
1968New York MetsNLMLBNYN27327132.96292551141179.215669599508271101.157.810.452.504.113.461.64
1969New York MetsNLMLBNYN27338103.01302140290152.114563511547608051.268.570.892.783.543.721.28
1970New York MetsNLMLBNYN2734026.4816100215025.03119183681031.4811.161.082.162.886.841.33
1970Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL4534219.0016211814023.0312323513161111.9112.131.965.096.269.001.23
1957MLBTotal--PHI----484.913019511171128.112271701742921041.288.561.192.956.454.982.19
1958MLBTotal--PHI----364.51161430210107.29955541637775121.268.281.343.096.444.602.08
1959MLBTotal--PHI----9104.06252251300153.0135776922651063041.317.941.293.826.244.531.63
1960MLBTotal--CHN,PHI----9164.38363061630205.119411510023791506161.338.501.013.466.575.041.90
1961MLBTotal--CHN----15143.823938133110259.1243121110228815662101.288.430.763.055.414.201.77
1962MLBTotal--CHN----7164.924129611294195.220511610727601049091.359.431.242.764.785.341.73
1963MLBTotal--PIT----13153.07333272110213.21959273215211220161.168.210.882.194.723.882.15
1964MLBTotal--PIT----122.79441100019.1159617102031.146.980.473.264.664.191.43
1965MLBTotal--PIT----13103.183734122320240.121410185215910780121.148.010.792.214.013.781.81
1966MLBTotal--PIT----664.603214101841101.211258521527605161.379.911.332.395.315.132.22
1967MLBTotal--NYN----593.572616331030118.11125547839715171.288.520.612.975.404.181.82
1968MLBTotal--NYN----7132.96292551411179.215669599508271101.157.810.452.504.113.461.64
1969MLBTotal--NYN----8103.01302140920152.114563511547608051.268.570.892.783.543.721.28
1970MLBTotal--ATL,NYN----237.69323112910048.0624241819242141.6911.621.503.564.507.881.26
Tot:MLB (14 yrs)MLB1021383.9241030172171094472122.2200910449242256711211698981.268.520.952.855.134.431.80
Tot:NL (14 yrs)NL1021383.9241030172171094472122.2200910449242256711211698981.268.520.952.855.134.431.80

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1957Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4621P30354710120001713000113925.200.222.314.536.114.114.3530.0043.590.0035.00
1958Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4622P16380820030001101000103926.211.211.263.474.053.052.2960.0028.210.000.00
1959Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4623P2655330012001281100165812.055.088.109.197.073.054.0771.7248.2828.0055.00
1960Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4624P5822002300050200081020.250.2501.0001.250.750.750.0000.0050.000.004.00
1960Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4324P3369914103610030000012469410.203.203.348.551.159.145.3060.0043.480.0023.00
1961Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4325P4095610303600655140002210664.105.167.232.399.189.127.1895.6651.899.1731.67
1962Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4326P41612901030042704002116918.148.200.180.380.098.032.2655.8039.136.750.00
1963Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT3027P3371360002005351300068006.085.156.085.241.070.000.1676.2543.757.000.00
1964Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT3028P470100000004000001701.143.143.143.286.000.000.3330.0057.140.000.00
1965Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT4329P37746121021011435110102199039.162.213.257.470.149.095.2634.4438.898.7537.00
1966Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT4330P3229131003002120100043212.103.161.138.299.103.035.1766.2537.506.000.00
1967New York MetsNLMLBNYN2731P27381610130031500001104124.158.220.263.483.184.105.2277.3236.595.0038.00
1968New York MetsNLMLBNYN2732P3061330014000340300366412.049.049.098.147.049.049.0770.0053.130.0061.00
1969New York MetsNLMLBNYN2733P30473800150002612100115117.170.184.234.418.064.064.3330.0050.980.0047.00
1970New York MetsNLMLBNYN2734P1650000010003001000600.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.000.000.00
1970Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL4534P1651200000003000002502.400.400.400.800.000.0001.0000.0060.000.000.00
1957MLBTotal--PHI------30354710120001713000113925.200.222.314.537.114.114.3530.0043.5935.00NL1957
1958MLBTotal--PHI------16380820030001101000103926.211.211.263.474.053.053.2960.0028.21NL1958
1959MLBTotal--PHI------2655330012001281100165812.055.088.109.197.073.055.0771.7248.2828.0055.00NL1959
1960MLBTotal--CHN,PHI------38771116105910035020013279610.208.208.416.623.221.208.2970.0044.3015.40NL1960
1961MLBTotal--CHN------4095610303600655140002210664.105.167.232.398.189.126.1895.6651.899.1731.67NL1961
1962MLBTotal--CHN------41612901030042704002116918.148.200.180.380.098.033.2655.8039.136.75NL1962
1963MLBTotal--PIT------3371360002005351300068006.085.156.085.240.070.000.1676.2543.757.00NL1963
1964MLBTotal--PIT------470100000004000001701.143.143.143.286.000.000.3330.0057.14NL1964
1965MLBTotal--PIT------37746121021011435110102199039.162.213.257.469.149.095.2634.4438.898.7537.00NL1965
1966MLBTotal--PIT------3229131003002120100043212.103.161.138.299.103.034.1766.2537.506.00NL1966
1967MLBTotal--NYN------27381610130031500001104124.158.220.263.483.184.105.2277.3236.595.0038.00NL1967
1968MLBTotal--NYN------3061330014000340300366412.049.049.098.148.049.049.0770.0053.1361.00NL1968
1969MLBTotal--NYN------30473800150002612100115117.170.184.234.418.064.064.3330.0050.9847.00NL1969
1970MLBTotal--ATL,NYN------321012000100060010021102.200.182.200.382.000.000.4000.0054.55NL1970
Tot:MLB (14 yrs)MLB41669844941011553212534063430101517662668.135.171.216.387.119.082.2283.2644.3913.6046.53
Tot:NL (14 yrs)NL41669844941011553212534063430101517662668.135.171.216.387.119.082.2283.2644.3913.6046.53

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1969New York MetsWorld SeriesPlayoffs33000.0010000101.00000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs000.0000000101.00000000000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1957Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLB21P30-128.1121820323000.9381.00.232.0719.5100.08
1958Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLB22P16-107.21113022424001.0001.50.221.9810.4100.010
1959Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLB23P25-153.041332201700.8500.70.110.9916.296.28
Show all fielding records and totals
Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1957Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2177775-30Mayo Smithdnq
1958Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2269858-16Mayo Smith, Eddie Sawyerdnq
1959Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2364908-26Eddie Sawyerdnq
1960Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2460947-33Lou Boudreau, Charlie Grimmdnq
1960Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2459958-5Gene Mauch, Eddie Sawyer, Andy Cohendnq
1961Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2564907-40El Tappe, Vedie Himsl, Harry Craft, Lou Kleindnq
1962Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN26591039-41Charlie Metro, Lou Klein, El Tappednq
1963Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2774888-33Danny Murtaughdnq
1964Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2880826-4Danny Murtaughdnq
1965Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2990723-37Harry Walkerdnq
1966Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT3092703-32Harry Walkerdnq
1967New York MetsNLMLBNYN316110110-27Wes Westrum, Salty Parkerdnq
1968New York MetsNLMLBNYN3273899-30Gil Hodgesdnq
1969New York MetsNLMLBNYN33100621-30Gil HodgesWon World Series (Orioles)
1970Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL3476865-16Lum Harrisdnq
1970New York MetsNLMLBNYN3483793-16Gil Hodgesdnq
16 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1970-12-22Released by BravesNoHist
1970-07-12Sold by New York Mets to Atlanta BravesAtlanta BravesNoHist
1967-07-11Activated from Disabled ListNew York MetsNoHist
1967-06-03DL - Strained right elbowNew York MetsNoInjury
1966-12-06Traded from Pittsburgh Pirates with Don Bosch to New York Mets for Dennis Ribant and Gary KolbNew York MetsNoHist
1964-06-14Activated from Disabled ListFlorida MarlinsNoHist
1964-05-11DL - Right shoulder sorenessFlorida MarlinsNoInjury
1962-11-19Traded from St. Louis Cardinals with Julio Gotay to Pittsburgh Pirates for Dick Groat and Diomedes OlivoPittsburgh PiratesNoHist
1962-10-17Traded from Chicago Cubs with George Altman and Moe Thacker to St. Louis Cardinals for Larry Jackson, Lindy McDaniel and Jimmie SchafferSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
1960-05-13Traded from Philadelphia Phillies with Ed Bouchee to Chicago Cubs for Tony Taylor and Cal NeemanChicago CubsNoHist
Show all transactions
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
44
Walks
64
Hittable
53
SO/BB
57
vsPower
53
Hitting
47
Durability
76
Team
.464

[Career Highlights]

[1957]  Played for Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)
[1958]  Played for Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)
[1959]  Played for Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)
[1960]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... Played for Philadelphia Phillies (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Losses, Runs Allowed, Earned Runs Allowed, Home Runs Allowed, Walks Allowed, Hits per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings ... Pitched 4-0 no-hitter for Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals on May 15,1960
[1961]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... Led NL in Games Started ... Finished top 10 in NL in Wins, Losses, Complete Games, Shutouts, Innings PItched, Hits Allowed, Runs Allowed, Earned Runs Allowed, Walks Allowed, Strikeouts, Home Runs per 9 Innings
[1962]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Losses, Earned Runs Allowed, Home Runs Allowed ... Opening day starter for the Chicago Cubs
[1963]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Losses
Show full Career Summary [1957-1970]
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