Tom Seaver: Quick Facts
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Tom Seaver is a MLB baseball player. He was born on November 17, 1944
Facts
| Also Known As | Tom Terrific • George Thomas Seaver • the Franchise |
|---|---|
| Born | November 17, 1944 • Fresno • California • (Birthday in 4 days) |
| Died | August 31, 2020 (aged 75) • Calistoga • California |
| Awards And Honors | Baseball Hall of Fame (1992) • Cy Young Award (1975) • Cy Young Award (1973) • Cy Young Award (1969) • World Series (1969) • Rookie of the Year (1967) • Cy Young Award (x3) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1992) • Rookie of the Year Award • 3x ERA leader • 12x All-Star • 1 World Series championship |
| College | Fresno City College (Fresno, CA); University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA) |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 1 inch, 195 lb (185 cm, 88 kg) |
| Batting Hand | right |
| Throwing Hand | right |
| Debut Date | April 13, 1967 |
| Draft | Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 10th round of the June 1965 MLB draft and by the Atlanta Braves in the first round (20th) of the January 1966 MLB draft. |
| Last Game | September 19, 1986 |
| Jersey Number | 41 (1986-1986, Boston Red Sox) • 41 (1984-1986, Chicago White Sox) • 41 (1967-1983, New York Mets) • 41 (1977-1982, Cincinnati Reds) |
| Position | pitcher |
| Earned Run Average | 2.86 |
| Games Played | 656 |
| Games Started | 647 |
| Innings Pitched | 4,783 |
| Losses | 205 |
| Saves | 1 |
| Strikeouts | 3,640 |
| Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched | 1.121 |
| Wins | 311 |
Top Questions
How many wins did Tom Seaver have?
Tom Seaver had 311 wins during his career.
What position did Tom Seaver play?
Tom Seaver played pitcher.
Where was Tom Seaver born?
Tom Seaver was born in Fresno, California, United States.
How tall was Tom Seaver?
Tom Seaver was 6 ft 1 inch, 195 lb (185 cm, 88 kg).
What was Tom Seaver's earned run average (ERA)?
Tom Seaver had a career earned run average of 2.86.
How many strikeouts did Tom Seaver have?
Tom Seaver struck out 3,640 batters during his career.
When was Tom Seaver born?
Tom Seaver was born on November 17, 1944.
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