Sonny Siebert
Born: 1/14/1937 in St. Mary, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-04-26 | Final Game: 1975-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Wilfred Charles Siebert
Biography
Sonny Siebert was a prominent pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1975. Born in 1937, Siebert showcased his talents during an era that witnessed the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 140 wins against 114 losses, with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.21. His ability to control the game was evident in his strikeout total of 1,512, and he also contributed to his teams with 16 saves, demonstrating versatility as both a starter and a reliever.
Siebert earned All-Star selections in two seasons, reflecting his status as one of the league's top pitchers during his playing years. His career spanned a time when pitching was both an art and a science, and he consistently performed at a high level, contributing to the success of the teams he played for. With his competitive spirit and skill on the mound, Sonny Siebert remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the game and his role in the evolution of pitching strategies during the 1960s and 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | 114 | 399 | 307 | 67 | 21 | 16 | 2152.0 | 1919 | 767 | 197 | 692 | 1512 | 3.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CLE | AL | 7 | 9 | 41 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 156.0 | 142 | 56 | 57 | 144 | 3.23 | 1759.5 |
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 16 | 8 | 39 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 188.7 | 139 | 51 | 46 | 191 | 2.43 | 6030.3 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 16 | 8 | 34 | 32 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 241.0 | 193 | 75 | 62 | 163 | 2.80 | 782.0 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 10 | 12 | 34 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 185.3 | 136 | 49 | 54 | 136 | 2.38 | 328.9 |
| 1968 | CLE | AL | 12 | 10 | 31 | 30 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 206.0 | 145 | 68 | 88 | 146 | 2.97 | -756.5 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 14 | 10 | 43 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 163.3 | 151 | 69 | 68 | 127 | 3.80 | -1411.9 |
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 3.21 | -239.2 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 15 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 222.7 | 207 | 85 | 60 | 142 | 3.44 | -345.9 |
| 1971 | BOS | AL | 16 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 235.3 | 220 | 76 | 60 | 131 | 2.91 | 1375.2 |
| 1972 | BOS | AL | 12 | 12 | 32 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 196.3 | 204 | 83 | 59 | 123 | 3.80 | -82.6 |
| 1973 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 7 | 11 | 25 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 119.7 | 120 | 53 | 37 | 76 | 3.99 | 774.8 |
| 1974 | STL | NL | 8 | 8 | 28 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 133.7 | 150 | 57 | 51 | 68 | 3.84 | - |
| 1975 | OAK | AL | 4 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.0 | 60 | 25 | 31 | 44 | 3.69 | 292.1 |
| 1975 | SDP | NL | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 37 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 4.39 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 405 | 660 | 52 | 114 | 22 | 3 | 12 | 57 | 0 | 18 | 182 | 0.173 | 0.204 | 0.270 | 0.474 | -2995.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CLE | AL | 42 | 49 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.265 | 41.2 |
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 40 | 66 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.106 | -666.5 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 34 | 85 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.129 | -803.0 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 34 | 52 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.135 | -308.0 |
| 1968 | CLE | AL | 33 | 70 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.157 | -412.1 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 43 | 53 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.151 | -322.5 |
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | -322.5 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 33 | 77 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.130 | -691.3 |
| 1971 | BOS | AL | 32 | 79 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.266 | 206.0 |
| 1972 | BOS | AL | 33 | 72 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0.236 | -39.3 |
| 1973 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | STL | NL | 28 | 44 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0.114 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | OAK | AL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | SDP | NL | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 399 | 307 | 159 | 329 | 26 | 28 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CLE | P | 41 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | CLE | P | 39 | 27 | 15 | 29 | 2 | 4 |
| 1966 | CLE | P | 34 | 32 | 19 | 46 | 4 | 4 |
| 1967 | CLE | P | 34 | 26 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| 1968 | CLE | P | 31 | 30 | 18 | 33 | 4 | 2 |
| 1969 | BOS | P | 43 | 22 | 6 | 34 | 1 | 6 |
| 1969 | CLE | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | BOS | P | 33 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 2 | 3 |
| 1971 | BOS | P | 32 | 32 | 15 | 42 | 4 | 0 |
| 1972 | BOS | P | 32 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | TEX | P | 25 | 20 | 13 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | SLN | P | 28 | 20 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| 1975 | OAK | P | 17 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | SDN | P | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 399 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 1958 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 28th | 1.0 | 280 | 0 |