Tom Seaver
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| Born: | November 17, 1944 |
| Birthplace: | Fresno, California |
| Hometown: | Calistoga, California |
| Height: | 6' 1" |
| Weight: | 206 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1966: Amateur Free Agent by the New York Mets |
| College: | University of Southern California |
| High School: | Fresno High School (CA) |
| Other Teams: | NY Mets 1967-1977, 1983 Cincinnati Reds 1977-1982 Chicago White Sox 1984-1986 |
| Years with Boston: | 1986 |
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Overall Career
George Thomas "Tom" Seaver (born November 17, 1944 in Fresno, CA) was a franchise power pitcher who helped change the New York Mets from lovable losers into formidable foes. The quintessential professional, "Tom Terrific" won 311 games with a 2.86 ERA over 20 seasons and his 3,272 strikeouts set a National League career record. Seaver fanned 3,640 batters in his career, including 200 or more 10 times and 19 in a single game once. "Number 41" was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1967, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, and made more Opening Day starts (16) than any pitcher in history.
Awards
- Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1992 (98.84%)
- 1967 National League Rookie of the Year
- 3-time National League Cy Young (1969, 1973, 1975)
- 2-time National League TSN Pitcher of the Year (1969 & 1975)
- 13-time Major League All-Star (1967 - 1973, 1975 - 1978, 1981)
Seaver's Moments in the Sun
- Member of the 300 Win Club (311 Wins)
- Member of the 3,000 Strikeout Club (3,640 Strikeouts)
Trivia
- On April 22, 1970, Tom Seaver struck out a record 10 consecutive batters when he led the Mets to a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Quotes
- "He's so good that blind people come to the park just to hear him pitch." ~ Reggie Jackson
Transactions
- June 8, 1965: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 10th round of the 1965 amateur draft, but did not sign.
- January 29, 1966: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1966, but pick was voided.
- April 3, 1966: Signed by the New York Mets as an amateur free agent.
- June 15, 1977: Traded by the New York Mets to the Cincinnati Reds for Pat Zachry, Doug Flynn, Steve Henderson, and Dan Norman.
- December 16, 1982: Traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the New York Mets for Charlie Puleo, Lloyd McClendon, and Jason Felice.
- January 20, 1984: Chosen by the Chicago White Sox from the New York Mets as a Free Agent compensation pick.
- June 29, 1986: Traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Boston Red Sox for Steve Lyons.
- November 12, 1986: Granted Free Agency.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Tom Seaver: Hall of Fame Page
- 1992 Hall of Fame Class
