Carmen Cali
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2007)
Carmen Cali was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2007 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 4 seasons. Across 40 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 6.55 ERA and 27 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-09-08
- Last Game
- 2007-09-16
Full name: Carmen Salvatore Cali
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8.59 | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 10.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 22 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 4.71 | 4.47 (-5%) | -652.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.1 | 45 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 6.55 | — | -652 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SLN | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SLN | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (80 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 17.1 | 15 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 1.04 |
| Away | 24 | 17.0 | 30 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 12.18 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-16 | MIN | DET | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-12 | MIN | KCR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-09-08 | MIN | CHW | L | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-07 | MIN | CHW | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-04 | MIN | CLE | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-02 | MIN | KCR | — | 2.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-08-31 | MIN | KCR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007-08-28 | MIN | CLE | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-26 | MIN | BAL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-25 | MIN | BAL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton | FL | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Carmen Cali: the record in brief
The profile opens with Carmen Cali's first major league game on September 8, 2004; the last one listed came on September 16, 2007. By club, Cali's seasons break down as the St. Louis Cardinals (2004 through 2005) and the Minnesota Twins (2007). At 185 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame, Cali is listed as a pitcher. Cali batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 4, 1978, in Cleveland, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name Carmen Salvatore.
The pitching table credits Cali with a 0-1 record and a 6.55 ERA in 40 games. The same table counts 27 strikeouts. Against a 4.41 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.55 mark was 48.6% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.71 in 2007, when the league's was 4.47.
Cali appears at one position only: pitcher, in 40 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 2 putouts and 5 assists.
Before the majors, Cali played college baseball at Florida Atlantic University (1998, 1999, and 2000). Cali's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 80 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carmen Cali
- What years did Carmen Cali play?
- Carmen Cali played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2007.
- Was Carmen Cali a pitcher?
- Yes. Carmen Cali pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 27 strikeouts.
- What was Carmen Cali's career ERA?
- Carmen Cali finished with a 6.55 career ERA, going 0-1 with 27 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Carmen Cali have?
- Carmen Cali recorded 27 career strikeouts.
- Is Carmen Cali in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carmen Cali has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Carmen Cali play for?
- Carmen Cali played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Minnesota Twins.