1997 Chicago White Sox season
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The 1997
Chicago White Sox
season was the White Sox's 98th season. They finished with a record 80-81, good enough for 2nd place in the American League
Central
, 6 games behind the 1st place Cleveland Indians
.
as a free agent. This contract made him the highest paid player in baseball for a brief period. Belle enjoyed two great seasons in Chicago, including a career-high 27-game hitting streak in May 1997. Belle came close to having another 50/50 season in 1998, with 49 home runs and 48 doubles. Additionally, when Cal Ripken ended his record consecutive game streak in September 1998, it was Belle who took over as the major leagues' active leader in the category. Belle's White Sox contract had an unusual clause allowing him to demand that he would remain one of the three highest paid players in baseball.
traded three major players to the San Francisco Giants
for six minor leaguers. At the time, the trade was maligned by the vast majority of White Sox fans as Jerry Reinsdorf
giving up on the team, as they were only 3.5 games behind the Cleveland Indians
for the American League
Central Division
lead. In 2000, however, the White Sox won the Central Division title, receiving large contributions from two of the players received in this trade.
1997 Major League Baseball season
*American League Championship Series MVP: Marquis Grissom**American League Division Series*National League Championship Series MVP: Liván Hernández**National League Division Series...
Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
season was the White Sox's 98th season. They finished with a record 80-81, good enough for 2nd place in the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
Central
American League Central
The American League Central Division is one of six divisions in Major League Baseball. This division was formed in the realignment in 1994, and its teams are all located in the Midwestern United States...
, 6 games behind the 1st place Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
.
Offseason
- November 19, 1996: Albert Belle signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox.
- January 14, 1997: Doug Drabek was signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox.
- February 7, 1997: Danny Darwin signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox.
Regular season
- June 16 - The first interleagueInterleague playInterleague play is the term used to describe regular season Major League Baseball games played between teams in different leagues, introduced in . Before the 1997 season, teams in the American League and National League did not meet during the regular season...
game between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox took place at U.S. Cellular FieldU.S. Cellular FieldU.S. Cellular Field is a baseball ballpark in Chicago, Illinois. Owned by the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, it is the home of the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball's American League. The park opened for the 1991 season, after the White Sox had spent 81 years at old Comiskey Park...
. The Cubs won the game by a score of 8-3.
Albert Belle
In the winter of 1996, Belle signed a 5-year, $55 million deal with the Chicago White SoxChicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
as a free agent. This contract made him the highest paid player in baseball for a brief period. Belle enjoyed two great seasons in Chicago, including a career-high 27-game hitting streak in May 1997. Belle came close to having another 50/50 season in 1998, with 49 home runs and 48 doubles. Additionally, when Cal Ripken ended his record consecutive game streak in September 1998, it was Belle who took over as the major leagues' active leader in the category. Belle's White Sox contract had an unusual clause allowing him to demand that he would remain one of the three highest paid players in baseball.
1997 Opening Day Lineup
- Tony PhillipsTony PhillipsKeith Anthony Phillips is a former Major League Baseball utility player who had an 18-year career from to . He played regularly at three infield positions, primarily as a second baseman, but also had significant time as a shortstop and third baseman...
, rf - Dave MartinezDave MartinezDavid Martinez is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for several teams from 1986 to 2001. He is currently the bench coach for the Tampa Bay Rays.-Career:...
, cf - Frank Thomas, 1b
- Albert BelleAlbert BelleAlbert Jojuan Belle is a former American Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, and Baltimore Orioles...
, lf - Harold BainesHarold BainesHarold Douglas Baines is a former right fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for five American League teams from 1980 to 2001. He is best known for his three stints with the Chicago White Sox, the team on which he now serves as coach...
, dh - Chris SnopekChris SnopekChristopher Charles Snopek is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He is an alumnus of the University of Mississippi....
, 3b - Ray DurhamRay DurhamRay Durham , nicknamed The Sugarman, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.A two-time All-Star, Durham in his prime was one of the premier offensive catalysts in all of baseball, providing prototypical lead-off hitting with power...
, 2b - Ron KarkoviceRon KarkoviceRonald Joseph Karkovice is a former Major League Baseball catcher.Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round of the 1982 MLB amateur draft, Karkovice would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago White Sox on August 17, 1986, and appeared in his final game on September 26,...
, c - Ozzie GuillénOzzie GuillénOswaldo José "Ozzie" Guillén Barrios is a Venezuelan-American former Major League Baseball player and current manager of the Miami Marlins. He managed the Chicago White Sox from 2004 to 2011 before asking for his release at the end of the 2011 season....
, ss - Jaime NavarroJaime NavarroJaime Navarro Cintrón is a former Puerto Rican baseball player. Navarro was a 6 foot, four inch tall right-handed pitcher in the major leagues from to , playing for the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Indians...
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Notable Transactions
May 18, 1997: Tony Phillips was traded by the Chicago White Sox with Chad Kreuter to the Anaheim Angels for Chuck McElroy and Jorge Fabregas.The White Flag Trade
The White Flag Trade was a trade made in 1997. On July 31, 1997, the Chicago White SoxChicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
traded three major players to the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
for six minor leaguers. At the time, the trade was maligned by the vast majority of White Sox fans as Jerry Reinsdorf
Jerry Reinsdorf
Jerry M. Reinsdorf is a CPA, lawyer and an owner of the MLB's Chicago White Sox and the NBA's Chicago Bulls. He started his professional life as a tax attorney with the Internal Revenue Service. He has been the head of the White Sox and Bulls for over 20 years.He made his initial fortune in real...
giving up on the team, as they were only 3.5 games behind the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
for the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
Central Division
American League Central
The American League Central Division is one of six divisions in Major League Baseball. This division was formed in the realignment in 1994, and its teams are all located in the Midwestern United States...
lead. In 2000, however, the White Sox won the Central Division title, receiving large contributions from two of the players received in this trade.
- The Chicago White Sox received:
- Keith FoulkeKeith Foulke-Career:After graduating from Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas in 1991, he attended Galveston College and Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. He began his career in the minor-league system of the San Francisco Giants, but was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1997 with five other prospects...
, right-handed pitcherPitcherIn baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the... - Bob HowryBob HowryBobby Dean Howry is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher.-Early life:Howry attended Deer Valley High School in Arizona,then he attended McNeese State University and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants...
, right-handed pitcher - Lorenzo BarceloLorenzo BarcelóLorenzo Barceló is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Chicago White Sox from –.He was one of six prospects traded to the White Sox in the infamous White Flag Trade....
, right-handed pitcher - Ken ViningKen ViningKen Vining is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Vining played for the Chicago White Sox in . In 8 career games, he had a 0-0 record with a 17.55 ERA. He batted and threw left-handed....
, left-handed pitcher - Mike CarusoMike CarusoMichael John Caruso is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played for the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals.Caruso was a prospect for the San Francisco Giants...
, shortstopShortstopShortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. Shortstop is often regarded as the most dynamic defensive position in baseball, because there are more right-handed hitters in baseball than left-handed hitters, and most hitters have a tendency to pull the... - Brian Manning
- Keith Foulke
- The San Francisco Giants received:
- Wilson AlvarezWilson AlvarezWilson Eduardo Álvarez Fuenmayor is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher...
, left-handed pitcher - Danny DarwinDanny DarwinDaniel Wayne "Danny" Darwin , known as the "Bonham Bullet" and "Dr. Death," is a former pitcher of Major League Baseball. He amassed 171 wins and 182 losses over his career for 8 different Major League teams with a 3.84 earned run average...
, right-handed pitcher - Roberto HernándezRoberto Hernández (baseball player)Roberto Manuel Hernández Rodríguez is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher.-Early life:...
, right-handed pitcher
- Wilson Alvarez
Roster
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Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Base on balls; SO = Strikeouts; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases| Player | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Abbott Jeff Abbott (baseball) Jeffrey William Abbott is a retired professional baseball player who played outfielder in the major leagues from -. He played for the Chicago White Sox and Florida Marlins.-External links:... , OF,DH |
19 | 38 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | .263 | 0 |
| Wilson Alvarez Wilson Alvarez Wilson Eduardo Álvarez Fuenmayor is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher... , P |
22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0 |
| Harold Baines Harold Baines Harold Douglas Baines is a former right fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for five American League teams from 1980 to 2001. He is best known for his three stints with the Chicago White Sox, the team on which he now serves as coach... , DH |
93 | 318 | 40 | 97 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 52 | 41 | 47 | .305 | 0 |
| James Baldwin, P | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0 |
| Albert Belle Albert Belle Albert Jojuan Belle is a former American Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, and Baltimore Orioles... , LF |
161 | 634 | 90 | 174 | 45 | 1 | 30 | 116 | 53 | 105 | .274 | 4 |
| Mike Cameron Mike Cameron Michael Terrance Cameron is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played for the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, and Florida Marlins.Cameron has won 3... , CF |
116 | 379 | 63 | 98 | 18 | 3 | 14 | 55 | 55 | 105 | .259 | 23 |
| Carlos Castillo, P | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 |
| Tony Castillo Tony Castillo Antonio José Castillo [cas-TEEL-lyo] is a former Major League Baseball left-handed relief pitcher who played for the Toronto Blue Jays , Atlanta Braves , New York Mets and Chicago White Sox .In 430-game career, Castillo compiled a 28-23 record with 333 strikeouts and a 3.93 ERA in 526... , P |
64 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
| Danny Darwin Danny Darwin Daniel Wayne "Danny" Darwin , known as the "Bonham Bullet" and "Dr. Death," is a former pitcher of Major League Baseball. He amassed 171 wins and 182 losses over his career for 8 different Major League teams with a 3.84 earned run average... , P |
21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 0 |
| Doug Drabek Doug Drabek Douglas Dean Drabek is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Known for his fluid pitching motion and sound mechanics, he won the National League Cy Young Award in 1990.-Early life:... , P |
32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 |
| Ray Durham Ray Durham Ray Durham , nicknamed The Sugarman, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.A two-time All-Star, Durham in his prime was one of the premier offensive catalysts in all of baseball, providing prototypical lead-off hitting with power... , 2B |
155 | 634 | 106 | 172 | 27 | 5 | 11 | 53 | 61 | 96 | .271 | 33 |
| Scott Eyre Scott Eyre Scott Alan Eyre is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.-Career:Eyre attended the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho and was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 9th round of the 1991 Major League Baseball Draft... , P |
11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 0 |
| Jorge Fabregas Jorge Fabregas Jorge Fábregas is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for eight teams during a nine-year major league career. He is an alumnus of the University of Miami.... , C |
100 | 322 | 31 | 90 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 48 | 11 | 43 | .280 | 1 |
| Chad Fonville Chad Fonville Chad Everette Fonville was a Major League Baseball infielder.Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 11th round of the 1992 MLB amateur draft, Fonville made his Major League Baseball debut with the Montreal Expos on April 28, 1995, and appeared in his final game on July 9, 1999.He is now a... , OF,SS,2B |
9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .111 | 2 |
| Ozzie Guillen Ozzie Guillén Oswaldo José "Ozzie" Guillén Barrios is a Venezuelan-American former Major League Baseball player and current manager of the Miami Marlins. He managed the Chicago White Sox from 2004 to 2011 before asking for his release at the end of the 2011 season.... , SS |
142 | 490 | 59 | 120 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 52 | 22 | 24 | .245 | 5 |
| Ron Karkovice Ron Karkovice Ronald Joseph Karkovice is a former Major League Baseball catcher.Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round of the 1982 MLB amateur draft, Karkovice would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago White Sox on August 17, 1986, and appeared in his final game on September 26,... , C |
51 | 138 | 10 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 32 | .181 | 0 |
| Chad Kreuter Chad Kreuter Chadden Michael "Chad" Kreuter is a former catcher in Major League Baseball and the former head coach of the USC Trojans baseball team.... , C |
19 | 37 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | .216 | 0 |
| Darren Lewis Darren Lewis Darren Joel Lewis is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Oakland Athletics , San Francisco Giants , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago White Sox , Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox ; he played his final season in 2002 with the Chicago Cubs... , CF |
81 | 77 | 15 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 14 | .234 | 11 |
| Robert Machado Robert Machado Robert Alexis Machado [ma-CHAH-do] is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played most recently with the Texas Rangers organization. Previously, Machado played for the Chicago White Sox , Montreal Expos , Seattle Mariners , Chicago Cubs , Milwaukee Brewers , and Baltimore Orioles... , C |
10 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | .200 | 0 |
| Norberto Martin Norberto Martin Norberto Edonal Martin McDonald is a former professional baseball second baseman. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1999. He made his major league debut on September 20, 1993 for the Chicago White Sox... , SS,3B,2B |
71 | 213 | 24 | 64 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 6 | 31 | .300 | 1 |
| Dave Martinez Dave Martinez David Martinez is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for several teams from 1986 to 2001. He is currently the bench coach for the Tampa Bay Rays.-Career:... , OF,1B |
145 | 504 | 78 | 144 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 55 | 55 | 69 | .286 | 12 |
| Chuck McElroy Chuck McElroy Charles Dwayne McElroy Sr. , is a former professional baseball player who was a relief pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1989-2001. He volunteers at Cal Ripken baseball camp.-C.J.:... , P |
49 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
| Lyle Mouton Lyle Mouton Lyle Joseph Mouton , is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1995-2001. He also played part of 1998 in Japan for the Yakult Swallows.... , OF,DH |
88 | 242 | 26 | 65 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 14 | 66 | .269 | 4 |
| Jaime Navarro Jaime Navarro Jaime Navarro Cintrón is a former Puerto Rican baseball player. Navarro was a 6 foot, four inch tall right-handed pitcher in the major leagues from to , playing for the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Indians... , P |
33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
| Greg Norton, 3B | 18 | 34 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | .265 | 0 |
| Magglio Ordonez Magglio Ordóñez Magglio José Ordóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right fielder. He has played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers . Ordóñez is six feet, one inch tall and weighs .-Professional career:... , RF |
21 | 69 | 12 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 8 | .319 | 1 |
| Tony Peña Tony Peña Antonio Francisco Peña Padilla is a former professional baseball player, manager and current coach. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Pirates, Cardinals, Red Sox, Indians, White Sox, and Astros. Peña was the manager of the Kansas City Royals between 2002 and 2005. He... , C |
31 | 67 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 13 | .164 | 0 |
| Tony Phillips Tony Phillips Keith Anthony Phillips is a former Major League Baseball utility player who had an 18-year career from to . He played regularly at three infield positions, primarily as a second baseman, but also had significant time as a shortstop and third baseman... , RF,3B |
36 | 129 | 23 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 29 | 29 | .310 | 4 |
| Mike Sirotka Mike Sirotka Michael Robert Sirotka is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of Louisiana State University.... , P |
7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 |
| Chris Snopek Chris Snopek Christopher Charles Snopek is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He is an alumnus of the University of Mississippi.... , 3B,SS |
86 | 298 | 27 | 65 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 18 | 51 | .218 | 3 |
| Frank Thomas Frank Thomas (AL baseball player) Frank Edward Thomas, Jr. , nicknamed "The Big Hurt", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman.... , 1B,DH |
146 | 530 | 110 | 184 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 125 | 109 | 69 | .347 | 1 |
| Mario Valdez Mario Valdez Mario Ayelar Valdez is a retired Major League Baseball first baseman. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics. He also played one season in Japan for the Kintetsu Buffaloes in 2004.Valdez was drafted by the White Sox in the 48th... , 1B |
54 | 115 | 11 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 39 | .243 | 1 |
| Robin Ventura Robin Ventura Robin Mark Ventura is the current manager of the Chicago White Sox. He is a former professional baseball player, a third baseman who played for four major league teams, most notably for the Chicago White Sox... , 3B |
54 | 183 | 27 | 48 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 34 | 21 | .262 | 0 |
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161 | 5491 | 779 | 1498 | 260 | 28 | 158 | 740 | 569 | 901 | .273 | 106 |
Pitching
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; HR = Home runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts| Player | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Alvarez Wilson Alvarez Wilson Eduardo Álvarez Fuenmayor is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher... |
9 | 8 | 3.03 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 145.2 | 126 | 61 | 49 | 9 | 56 | 110 |
| James Baldwin | 12 | 15 | 5.27 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 200.0 | 205 | 128 | 117 | 19 | 86 | 140 |
| Jason Bere Jason Bere Jason Phillip Bere is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for parts of 11 seasons from to... |
4 | 2 | 4.71 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 28.2 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 17 | 21 |
| Mike Bertotti Mike Bertotti Michael David Bertotti is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. He was signed by the White Sox in the 31st round of the 1991 amateur draft. He was given a $1,000 signing bonus upon his request... |
0 | 0 | 7.36 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Carlos Catillo | 2 | 1 | 4.48 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 66.1 | 68 | 35 | 33 | 9 | 36 | 43 |
| Tony Castillo Tony Castillo Antonio José Castillo [cas-TEEL-lyo] is a former Major League Baseball left-handed relief pitcher who played for the Toronto Blue Jays , Atlanta Braves , New York Mets and Chicago White Sox .In 430-game career, Castillo compiled a 28-23 record with 333 strikeouts and a 3.93 ERA in 526... |
4 | 4 | 4.91 | 64 | 0 | 4 | 62.1 | 74 | 48 | 34 | 6 | 30 | 42 |
| Chris Clemons Chris Clemons (baseball) Christopher Hale Clemons is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for one season at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. He was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 1st round of the 1994 amateur draft... |
0 | 2 | 8.53 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12.2 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| Nelson Cruz Nelson Cruz (pitcher) Nelson Cruz is a retired professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, and Colorado Rockies, and one season in Korea Professional Baseball for the Taepyeongyang Dolphins... |
0 | 2 | 6.49 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 26.1 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 31 |
| Danny Darwin Danny Darwin Daniel Wayne "Danny" Darwin , known as the "Bonham Bullet" and "Dr. Death," is a former pitcher of Major League Baseball. He amassed 171 wins and 182 losses over his career for 8 different Major League teams with a 3.84 earned run average... |
4 | 8 | 4.13 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 113.1 | 130 | 60 | 52 | 21 | 32 | 62 |
| Jeff Darwin Jeff Darwin Jeffrey Scott Darwin is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox. He was drafted by the Mariners in the 13th round of the 1988 Major League Baseball Draft... |
0 | 1 | 5.27 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| Doug Drabek Doug Drabek Douglas Dean Drabek is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Known for his fluid pitching motion and sound mechanics, he won the National League Cy Young Award in 1990.-Early life:... |
12 | 11 | 5.74 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 169.1 | 170 | 109 | 108 | 30 | 74 | 85 |
| Scott Eyre Scott Eyre Scott Alan Eyre is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.-Career:Eyre attended the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho and was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 9th round of the 1991 Major League Baseball Draft... |
4 | 4 | 5.04 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 60.2 | 62 | 36 | 34 | 11 | 32 | 36 |
| Tom Fordham Tom Fordham Thomas James Fordham is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. He was drafted by the White Sox in the 11th round of the 1993 amateur draft... |
0 | 1 | 6.23 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 17.1 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 10 |
| Keith Foulke Keith Foulke -Career:After graduating from Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas in 1991, he attended Galveston College and Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. He began his career in the minor-league system of the San Francisco Giants, but was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1997 with five other prospects... |
3 | 0 | 3.45 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 28.2 | 28 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 21 |
| Roberto Hernández | 5 | 1 | 2.44 | 46 | 0 | 27 | 48.0 | 38 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 28 | 47 |
| Matt Karchner Matt Karchner Matthew Dean Karchner , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1995-2000.... |
3 | 1 | 2.91 | 52 | 0 | 15 | 52.2 | 50 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 30 | 30 |
| Al Levine | 2 | 2 | 6.91 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 27.1 | 35 | 22 | 21 | 4 | 17 | 22 |
| Chuck McElroy Chuck McElroy Charles Dwayne McElroy Sr. , is a former professional baseball player who was a relief pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1989-2001. He volunteers at Cal Ripken baseball camp.-C.J.:... |
1 | 3 | 3.94 | 48 | 0 | 1 | 59.1 | 56 | 29 | 26 | 3 | 20 | 44 |
| Jamie Navarro | 9 | 14 | 5.79 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 209.2 | 267 | 155 | 135 | 22 | 79 | 142 |
| Bill Simas Bill Simas William Anthony Simas was a Major League Baseball pitcher.He was originally drafted by the California Angels in the 6th round of the 1992 MLB Draft and was then traded by the Angels to the Chicago White Sox in 1995 for Jim Abbott and Tim Fortugno... |
3 | 1 | 4.14 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 41.1 | 46 | 23 | 19 | 6 | 27 | 38 |
| Mike Sirotka Mike Sirotka Michael Robert Sirotka is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of Louisiana State University.... |
3 | 0 | 2.25 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 32.0 | 36 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 24 |
| Larry Thomas Larry Thomas (baseball) Larry Wayne Thomas Jr. is an American retired professional baseball pitcher. He played college baseball at the University of Maine and, during his three seasons at the major league level, for the Chicago White Sox from 1995 to 1997. He was drafted by the White Sox in the 2nd round of the 1991... |
0 | 0 | 8.10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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80 | 81 | 4.73 | 161 | 161 | 52 | 1422.1 | 1505 | 833 | 748 | 175 | 620 | 961 |