Arnold Earley
Born: 6/4/1933 in Lincoln Park, MI, USA
Died: 9/29/1999 in Flint, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1960-09-27 | Final Game: 1967-07-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Arnold Carl Earley
Biography
Arnold Earley was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1960 to 1967. Born in 1933, Earley made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by the transition from the tail end of the deadball era to the more offensively charged environment that emerged in the 1960s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 12 wins and 20 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48.
Known for his ability to strike out batters, Earley recorded a total of 310 strikeouts, showcasing his prowess on the mound. Additionally, he notched 14 saves, reflecting his capability as a reliable relief pitcher. While his career statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, Earley's contributions to the teams he played for during a transformative era in baseball remain a testament to his skill and dedication to the game. He retired from baseball on July 25, 1967, leaving behind a legacy as a determined competitor in the world of professional sports.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 20 | 223 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 381.3 | 400 | 190 | 35 | 184 | 310 | 4.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 15.75 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | BOS | AL | 2 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 49.7 | 42 | 22 | 34 | 44 | 3.99 | 483.3 |
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 4 | 5 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 68.3 | 76 | 44 | 46 | 59 | 5.80 | -901.6 |
| 1963 | BOS | AL | 3 | 7 | 53 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 115.7 | 124 | 61 | 43 | 97 | 4.75 | -375.1 |
| 1964 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.3 | 51 | 15 | 18 | 45 | 2.68 | 1088.8 |
| 1965 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74.3 | 79 | 30 | 29 | 47 | 3.63 | 151.5 |
| 1966 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 3.57 | - |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 | 51 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 0.157 | 0.214 | 0.196 | 0.410 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | BOS | AL | 33 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 38 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | BOS | AL | 53 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | BOS | AL | 25 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | BOS | AL | 57 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CHC | NL | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 2 | 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 | 223 | 10 | 24 | 62 | 11 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | BOS | P | 33 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | BOS | P | 38 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | BOS | P | 53 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1964 | BOS | P | 25 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965 | BOS | P | 57 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| 1966 | CHN | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | HOU | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 223 |