Galen Cisco
Born: 3/7/1936 in St. Marys, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1961-06-11 | Final Game: 1969-09-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Galen Bernard Cisco
Biography
Galen Cisco was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1969. Born in 1936, Cisco made his debut during an era characterized by its shift from the deadball era into a time of more dynamic offensive play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 25 wins and 56 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56. His tenure in the league showcased his ability to strike out batters, as he recorded a total of 325 strikeouts, highlighting his competitive edge on the mound.
Cisco's role as a pitcher contributed to the teams he played for, providing depth and resilience during a transformative period in baseball history. He also recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his versatility and capacity to perform in high-pressure situations. While his win-loss record may not reflect dominance, Cisco's contributions were felt in the context of the evolving game, where pitchers navigated the increasing offensive prowess of hitters. His career, spanning nearly a decade, remains a noteworthy part of the narrative of baseball in the 1960s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 56 | 192 | 78 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 659.0 | 681 | 334 | 68 | 281 | 325 | 4.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | BOS | AL | 2 | 4 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 67 | 39 | 28 | 26 | 6.71 | -530.5 |
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 4 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83.0 | 95 | 62 | 50 | 43 | 6.72 | -2668.3 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 3.26 | 247.7 |
| 1963 | NYN | NL | 7 | 15 | 51 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 155.7 | 165 | 75 | 64 | 81 | 4.34 | -2411.3 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 6 | 19 | 36 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 191.7 | 182 | 77 | 54 | 78 | 3.62 | -1507.5 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 4 | 8 | 35 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 112.3 | 119 | 56 | 51 | 58 | 4.49 | -2192.8 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22.3 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3.63 | -1078.1 |
| 1969 | KCR | AL | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22.3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 3.63 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193 | 164 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 52 | 0.128 | 0.204 | 0.146 | 0.351 | -468.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | BOS | AL | 18 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 23 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.080 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | NYN | NL | 51 | 38 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.132 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 36 | 54 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0.111 | -468.0 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 35 | 27 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.259 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | KCR | AL | 15 | 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 | 192 | 78 | 43 | 118 | 7 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | BOS | P | 17 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962 | BOS | P | 23 | 9 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 3 |
| 1962 | NYN | P | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | NYN | P | 51 | 17 | 9 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | NYN | P | 36 | 25 | 15 | 42 | 2 | 6 |
| 1965 | NYN | P | 35 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| 1967 | BOS | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | KCA | P | 15 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 192 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 1955, 1956, 1957 |