Cisco Carlos
Born: 9/17/1940 in Monrovia, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-08-25 | Final Game: 1970-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Francisco Manuel Carlos
Biography
Cisco Carlos was a professional pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1970. Born in 1940, Carlos made his mark during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the increasing sophistication of pitching techniques and strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 18 losses, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 3.72. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 119 strikeouts during his time on the mound.
Carlos's playing style exemplified the competitive spirit of the late 1960s and early 1970s, an era that saw significant changes in the game, including the rise of more specialized pitching roles and the beginning of a greater emphasis on relief pitching. Despite finishing his career without any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were valuable to his teams. Cisco Carlos remains a part of baseball history, representing an era of players who laid the groundwork for the modern game. He retired from professional baseball on September 27, 1970, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the evolution of pitching in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 18 | 73 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 237.0 | 222 | 98 | 19 | 79 | 119 | 3.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 41.7 | 23 | 4 | 9 | 27 | 0.86 | - |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 4 | 14 | 29 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122.3 | 121 | 53 | 37 | 57 | 3.90 | - |
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 4 | 3 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.3 | 52 | 31 | 23 | 28 | 5.66 | - |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4.58 | -363.6 |
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 62 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 0.065 | 0.121 | 0.081 | 0.202 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | CHW | AL | 8 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 29 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.065 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 25 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 73 | 36 | 24 | 52 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | CHA | P | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | CHA | P | 29 | 21 | 15 | 26 | 2 | 3 |
| 1969 | CHA | P | 25 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | P | 6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 73 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley | CO | 1960 |