Sterling Slaughter
Born: 11/18/1941 in Danville, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-04-19 | Final Game: 1964-09-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Sterling Feore Slaughter
Biography
Sterling Slaughter, born in 1941, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964. His career spanned a brief period, making appearances from April 19 to September 13 of that year. Slaughter showcased his skills in a challenging era for pitchers, where the game was beginning to evolve with the introduction of more power hitters.
During his time in the majors, Slaughter finished his career with a record of 2-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.75. He struck out a total of 32 batters, although he did not record any saves. Despite the limited statistics, his journey through the league highlighted the competitive nature of baseball in the 1960s, a decade marked by significant changes in the sport. Slaughter's contributions, while modest in numbers, reflect the dedication and spirit of players in a rapidly transforming game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 64 | 33 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 5.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CHC | NL | 2 | 4 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 64 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 5.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.083 | 0.154 | 0.083 | 0.237 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CHC | NL | 20 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 20 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CHN | P | 20 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1961, 1962, 1963 |