Sonny Siebert, baseball player, 1964-1975

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

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

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

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