Don Liddle
Born: 5/25/1925 in Mount Carmel, IL, USA
Died: 6/5/2000 in Mount Carmel, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-04-17 | Final Game: 1956-09-19
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Donald Eugene Liddle
Biography
Don Liddle was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1956. Born in 1925, Liddle made a name for himself during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by the tail end of the post-war era as the game began to evolve with new strategies and player developments. Over the course of his career, he achieved a win-loss record of 28-18 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.75. With a total of 198 strikeouts and 4 saves, Liddle showcased his ability to handle pressure situations and contributed significantly to his teamsโ successes on the mound.
Known for his competitive spirit and solid pitching mechanics, Liddle's effectiveness as a pitcher made him a reliable option during his tenure. He played during a time when Major League Baseball was witnessing an influx of talent and the emergence of new playing styles, yet he managed to carve out a niche for himself with his consistent performances. Though his career was relatively short, Liddle's impact on the game remained memorable, and he left behind a legacy that reflects the dedication and skill of a pitcher committed to the craft.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 18 | 117 | 54 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 427.7 | 397 | 178 | 42 | 203 | 198 | 3.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | ATL | NL | 7 | 6 | 31 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 128.7 | 119 | 44 | 55 | 63 | 3.08 | - |
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 9 | 4 | 28 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 126.7 | 100 | 43 | 55 | 44 | 3.06 | 999.2 |
| 1955 | NY1 | NL | 10 | 4 | 33 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 106.3 | 97 | 50 | 61 | 56 | 4.23 | -3673.5 |
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 41.3 | 45 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 3.92 | -52.1 |
| 1956 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 36 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 8.39 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 112 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 29 | 0.152 | 0.273 | 0.152 | 0.425 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | ATL | NL | 31 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.088 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 29 | 37 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | NY1 | NL | 33 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 11 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | STL | NL | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | WS | NY1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.29 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | WS | NY1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.29 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 117 | 39 | 23 | 64 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | ML1 | P | 31 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 2 |
| 1954 | NY1 | P | 28 | 19 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | NY1 | P | 33 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | P | 11 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956 | SLN | P | 14 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 117 |