Don Liddle, baseball player, 1953-1956

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 117