Earl Caldwell
Born: 4/9/1905 in Sparks, TX, USA
Died: 9/15/1981 in Mission, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-09-08 | Final Game: 1948-09-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Earl Welton Caldwell
Biography
Earl Caldwell, born in 1905, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1928 until his retirement in 1948. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Caldwell established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 33-43 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.69. His longevity in the sport allowed him to accumulate a total of 202 strikeouts and secure 25 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a late-inning reliever.
Caldwell's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the late deadball era and the beginning of the modern game. Known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, he contributed to various teams over the years, adapting to the evolving strategies of the sport. While his win-loss record may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his time, Caldwell's contributions and experience were invaluable to the teams he played for, and he remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 43 | 200 | 49 | 18 | 5 | 25 | 587.7 | 656 | 306 | 44 | 259 | 202 | 4.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 34.7 | 46 | 22 | 17 | 6 | 5.71 | -1652.3 |
| 1935 | SLA | AL | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 36.7 | 34 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 3.68 | -597.9 |
| 1936 | SLA | AL | 7 | 16 | 41 | 25 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 189.0 | 252 | 126 | 83 | 59 | 6.00 | -3465.6 |
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 39 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 6.83 | -816.6 |
| 1945 | CHW | AL | 6 | 7 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 105.3 | 108 | 42 | 37 | 45 | 3.59 | - |
| 1946 | CHW | AL | 13 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 90.7 | 60 | 21 | 29 | 42 | 2.08 | - |
| 1947 | CHW | AL | 1 | 4 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 54.3 | 53 | 22 | 30 | 22 | 3.64 | - |
| 1948 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 13.00 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CHW | AL | 1 | 5 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 39.0 | 53 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 5.31 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 157 | 14 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 43 | 0.178 | 0.218 | 0.223 | 0.441 | -428.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | SLA | AL | 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | SLA | AL | 41 | 58 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.190 | -428.6 |
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 9 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | CHW | AL | 27 | 37 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.216 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CHW | AL | 39 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CHW | AL | 40 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BOS | AL | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CHW | AL | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 200 | 0 | 25 | 125 | 7 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | SLA | P | 6 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | SLA | P | 41 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 5 | 3 |
| 1937 | SLA | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | CHA | P | 27 | 0 | 8 | 34 | 1 | 3 |
| 1946 | CHA | P | 39 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | CHA | P | 40 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948 | BOS | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | CHA | P | 25 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 200 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 18.0 | 336 | 0 |