Phil Regan
Born: 4/6/1937 in Otsego, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1960-07-19 | Final Game: 1972-07-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Philip Raymond Regan
Biography
Phil Regan, born in 1937, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1960 to 1972. Known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, Regan compiled a career record of 96 wins and 81 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.84. Over the course of his playing days, he recorded 743 strikeouts and achieved 92 saves, showcasing his ability both as a starter and a reliever. Regan was selected to the All-Star team once during his career, a testament to his skill and consistency on the mound.
Regan played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the rise of powerful hitters and evolving pitching strategies. His versatility allowed him to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game, and he was known for his tenacity in high-pressure situations. As a key figure on various teams, including the Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, and New York Mets, Regan made significant contributions to his squads, helping to solidify his legacy within the sport. His career remains a point of reference for aspiring pitchers, illustrating the impact one player can have in shaping the competitive landscape of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 81 | 551 | 105 | 20 | 1 | 92 | 1372.7 | 1392 | 585 | 150 | 447 | 743 | 3.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | DET | AL | 0 | 4 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 68.0 | 70 | 34 | 25 | 38 | 4.50 | -1528.9 |
| 1961 | DET | AL | 10 | 7 | 32 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 120.0 | 134 | 70 | 41 | 46 | 5.25 | -2733.7 |
| 1962 | DET | AL | 11 | 9 | 35 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 171.3 | 169 | 77 | 64 | 87 | 4.04 | -2348.5 |
| 1963 | DET | AL | 15 | 9 | 38 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 189.0 | 179 | 81 | 59 | 115 | 3.86 | -5500.8 |
| 1964 | DET | AL | 5 | 10 | 32 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 146.7 | 162 | 82 | 49 | 91 | 5.03 | -2830.8 |
| 1965 | DET | AL | 1 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 57 | 29 | 20 | 37 | 5.05 | -335.6 |
| 1966 | LAD | NL | 14 | 1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 116.7 | 85 | 21 | 24 | 88 | 1.62 | - |
| 1967 | LAD | NL | 6 | 9 | 55 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 96.3 | 108 | 32 | 32 | 53 | 2.99 | - |
| 1968 | CHC | NL | 10 | 5 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 127.0 | 109 | 31 | 24 | 60 | 2.20 | - |
| 1968 | LAD | NL | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3.52 | - |
| 1969 | CHC | NL | 12 | 6 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 112.0 | 120 | 46 | 35 | 56 | 3.70 | - |
| 1970 | CHC | NL | 5 | 9 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 75.7 | 81 | 40 | 32 | 31 | 4.76 | - |
| 1971 | CHC | NL | 5 | 5 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 73.3 | 84 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 3.93 | - |
| 1972 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4.05 | - |
| 1972 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2.25 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 553 | 321 | 23 | 49 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 108 | 0.153 | 0.211 | 0.184 | 0.395 | -846.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | DET | AL | 17 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | DET | AL | 33 | 40 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.075 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | DET | AL | 35 | 63 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0.206 | -371.7 |
| 1963 | DET | AL | 38 | 63 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0.143 | -474.5 |
| 1964 | DET | AL | 33 | 41 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.317 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | DET | AL | 16 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | LAD | NL | 65 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | LAD | NL | 55 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CHC | NL | 68 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | LAD | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHC | NL | 71 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CHC | NL | 54 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CHC | NL | 48 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | CHW | AL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | CHC | NL | 5 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 551 | 105 | 90 | 200 | 7 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | DET | P | 17 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961 | DET | P | 32 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | DET | P | 35 | 23 | 15 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963 | DET | P | 38 | 27 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | DET | P | 32 | 21 | 13 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965 | DET | P | 16 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 1966 | LAN | P | 65 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967 | LAN | P | 55 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | CHN | P | 68 | 0 | 9 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | LAN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CHN | P | 71 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | CHN | P | 54 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 1971 | CHN | P | 48 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | CHA | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | CHN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 551 |
Awards & Honors
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 17th | 7.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1966 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 66.0 | 280 | 0 |