Curt Schilling
Born: 11/14/1966 in Anchorage, AK, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-09-07 | Final Game: 2007-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Curtis Montague Schilling
Biography
Curt Schilling, born in 1966, was a prominent pitcher who had a distinguished career in Major League Baseball from 1988 until his retirement in 2007. Known for his fierce competitiveness and exceptional skill on the mound, Schilling compiled a career record of 216 wins and 146 losses, with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.46. He struck out a remarkable 3,116 batters throughout his career and recorded 22 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Schilling's playing style combined a powerful fastball with an array of effective off-speed pitches, making him a formidable opponent for hitters.
Over his career, Schilling earned notable recognition for his performances in key playoff moments, earning the NLCS MVP and World Series MVP honors during his time with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. He was selected as an All-Star six times, solidifying his status as one of the elite pitchers of his era. Schilling played a significant role in the Red Sox's historic 2004 World Series championship, which ended an 86-year championship drought for the franchise. His contributions to the game and his legacy as a fierce competitor continue to resonate with baseball fans and historians alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 146 | 569 | 436 | 83 | 20 | 22 | 3261.0 | 2998 | 1253 | 347 | 711 | 3116 | 3.46 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 9.82 | -1250.1 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6.23 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 1 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 46.0 | 38 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 2.54 | 1071.0 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 3 | 5 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 75.7 | 79 | 32 | 39 | 71 | 3.81 | 2002.4 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 14 | 11 | 42 | 26 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 226.3 | 165 | 59 | 59 | 147 | 2.35 | 4939.9 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 16 | 7 | 34 | 34 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 235.3 | 234 | 105 | 57 | 186 | 4.02 | 4532.6 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 2 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 82.3 | 87 | 41 | 28 | 58 | 4.48 | 169.6 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 7 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 116.0 | 96 | 46 | 26 | 114 | 3.57 | 3618.0 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 9 | 10 | 26 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 183.3 | 149 | 65 | 50 | 182 | 3.19 | 6768.1 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 17 | 11 | 35 | 35 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 254.3 | 208 | 84 | 58 | 319 | 2.97 | 11828.4 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 15 | 14 | 35 | 35 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 268.7 | 236 | 97 | 61 | 300 | 3.25 | 11799.4 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | 15 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 180.3 | 159 | 71 | 44 | 152 | 3.54 | 3005.9 |
| 2000 | AZ | NL | 5 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 97.7 | 94 | 40 | 13 | 72 | 3.69 | - |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 6 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 112.7 | 110 | 49 | 32 | 96 | 3.91 | 1438.9 |
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 22 | 6 | 35 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 256.7 | 237 | 85 | 39 | 293 | 2.98 | - |
| 2002 | AZ | NL | 23 | 7 | 36 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 259.3 | 218 | 93 | 33 | 316 | 3.23 | - |
| 2003 | AZ | NL | 8 | 9 | 24 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 168.0 | 144 | 55 | 32 | 194 | 2.95 | - |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 21 | 6 | 32 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 226.7 | 206 | 82 | 35 | 203 | 3.26 | 8054.5 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 8 | 8 | 32 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 93.3 | 121 | 59 | 22 | 87 | 5.69 | 1570.1 |
| 2006 | BOS | AL | 15 | 7 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 204.0 | 220 | 90 | 28 | 183 | 3.97 | 4963.4 |
| 2007 | BOS | AL | 9 | 8 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 151.0 | 165 | 65 | 23 | 101 | 3.87 | 1037.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 571 | 773 | 39 | 117 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 25 | 270 | 0.151 | 0.178 | 0.171 | 0.348 | -6128.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 56 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 42 | 64 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.156 | -547.2 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 34 | 75 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.147 | -710.4 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 13 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.107 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 17 | 40 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.175 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 28 | 63 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0.175 | -561.5 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 35 | 81 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 0.173 | -746.4 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 35 | 76 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0.132 | -769.0 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | 24 | 50 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 0.100 | -473.2 |
| 2000 | AZ | NL | 13 | 31 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.258 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 16 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 35 | 83 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0.133 | -906.2 |
| 2002 | AZ | NL | 36 | 86 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 0.174 | -715.5 |
| 2003 | AZ | NL | 24 | 52 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0.058 | -698.9 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 32 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | BOS | AL | 31 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BOS | AL | 24 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.083 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | WS | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2007 | ALDS1 | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2007 | ALCS | BOS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2004 | ALCS | BOS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2004 | ALDS1 | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2004 | WS | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2002 | NLDS2 | ARI | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2001 | NLCS | ARI | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 |
| 2001 | NLDS2 | ARI | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2001 | WS | ARI | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 |
| 1993 | NLCS | PHI | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 1993 | WS | PHI | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 133.3 | 104 | 33 | 25 | 120 | 2.23 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ALCS | BOS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11.7 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 5.40 |
| 2007 | ALDS1 | BOS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 2007 | WS | BOS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1.69 |
| 2004 | ALCS | BOS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10.0 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6.30 |
| 2004 | ALDS1 | BOS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2.70 |
| 2004 | WS | BOS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 2002 | NLDS2 | ARI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1.29 |
| 2001 | NLCS | ARI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1.00 |
| 2001 | NLDS2 | ARI | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18.0 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 0.50 |
| 2001 | WS | ARI | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 21.3 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 1.69 |
| 1993 | NLCS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16.0 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 1.69 |
| 1993 | WS | PHI | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15.3 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 3.52 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 569 | 436 | 183 | 297 | 22 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BAL | P | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | BAL | P | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | BAL | P | 35 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | HOU | P | 56 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | PHI | P | 42 | 26 | 14 | 21 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | PHI | P | 34 | 34 | 6 | 36 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | PHI | P | 13 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | PHI | P | 17 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | PHI | P | 26 | 26 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | PHI | P | 35 | 35 | 20 | 28 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | PHI | P | 35 | 35 | 18 | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 | PHI | P | 24 | 24 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | ARI | P | 13 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | PHI | P | 16 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | ARI | P | 35 | 35 | 15 | 21 | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 | ARI | P | 36 | 35 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | ARI | P | 24 | 24 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | BOS | P | 32 | 32 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | BOS | P | 32 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | BOS | P | 31 | 31 | 14 | 26 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 | BOS | P | 24 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 569 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-08-16 |
| 2002 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher | |
| 2002 | Pitcher of the Month | July |
| 2002 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
| 2002 | TSN All-Star | RHP |
| 2002 | TSN Pitcher of the Year | |
| 2001 | Babe Ruth Award | P |
| 2001 | Branch Rickey Award | |
| 2001 | Hutch Award | |
| 2001 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher | |
| 2001 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
| 2001 | Player of the Week | Week of 2001-05-26 |
| 2001 | Player of the Week | Week of 2001-08-04 |
| 2001 | Roberto Clemente Award | |
| 2001 | TSN All-Star | RHP |
| 2001 | TSN Pitcher of the Year | |
| 2001 | World Series MVP | |
| 1999 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
| 1995 | Lou Gehrig Memorial Award | |
| 1993 | NLCS MVP |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BOS | AL | $8,000,000 |
| 2007 | BOS | AL | $13,000,000 |
| 2006 | BOS | AL | $13,000,000 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | $14,500,000 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | $12,000,000 |
| 2003 | ARI | NL | $10,000,000 |
| 2002 | ARI | NL | $10,000,000 |
| 2001 | ARI | NL | $6,500,000 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | $5,650,000 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | $5,250,000 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | $4,700,000 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | $3,500,000 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | $2,300,000 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | $2,300,000 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | $1,025,000 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | $205,000 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | $125,000 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | $103,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $114,158,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yavapai College | Prescott | AZ | 1986 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Cy Young Award | AL | 2nd | 82.0 | 140 | 0 |
| 2004 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 11th | 14.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2002 | Cy Young Award | NL | 2nd | 90.0 | 160 | 0 |
| 2002 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 10th | 53.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2001 | Cy Young Award | NL | 2nd | 98.0 | 160 | 2 |
| 2001 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 10th | 24.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 1997 | Cy Young Award | NL | 4th | 12.0 | 140 | 0 |
| 1997 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 14th | 9.0 | 392 | 0 |