Sterling Slaughter

Sterling Slaughter
Pitcher
Born: (1941-11-18) November 18, 1941
Danville, Illinois
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 19, 1964, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
September 13, 1964, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 2–4
Earned run average 5.75
Innings pitched 5123
Teams

Sterling Feore Slaughter, Jr. (born November 18, 1941) an American former professional baseball player who pitched for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball in 1964. Slaughter stood 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall, weighed 165 pounds (75 kg) and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in education in 1963.[1]

The 1964 campaign was Slaughter's second professional season. In 1963, he had led the Double-A Texas League in earned run average (3.00).[1] In 1964 he appeared in 20 Major League games pitched, six as a starting pitcher, and won two of six decisions, giving up 64 hits and 32 bases on balls in 5123 innings pitched. He also recorded 32 strikeouts.

Both of his wins came against the Milwaukee Braves, including a complete game, 5–2 victory at Milwaukee County Stadium on June 5. Slaughter gave up only one earned run on six hits and three walks, striking out eight.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Spink, C.C. Johnson, pub., 1965 Official Baseball Guide, St. Louis: The Sporting News, 1965, page 303
  2. "Chicago Cubs 5, Milwaukee Braves 2". retrosheet.org. June 5, 1964. Retrieved November 4, 2015.


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