Sterling Slaughter
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964)
Sterling Slaughter was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1964 for the Chicago Cubs. Across 20 career appearances, he went 2-4 with a 5.75 ERA and 32 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1964-04-19
- Last Game
- 1964-09-13
Full name: Sterling Feore Slaughter
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CHN | NL | 2 | 4 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51.2 | 64 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 5.75 | 3.58 (-61%) | -2139.9 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 4 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51.2 | 64 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 5.75 | — | -2,140 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .083 | .154 | .083 | .237 | 0 |
Career AVG .083 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 66.7% below league average.
Career OBP .154 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.
Career SLG .083 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 77.9% below league average.
Career OPS .237 vs. league average .690 across their career seasons — 65.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CHN | NL | 20 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 20 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 27.0 | 35 | 21 | 25 | 14 | 7.00 |
| Away | 9 | 24.2 | 29 | 12 | 7 | 18 | 4.38 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-09-13 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-07 | CHC | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-08-28 | CHC | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-08-25 | CHC | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-08-21 | CHC | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-08-16 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-07-31 | CHC | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-07-11 | CHC | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-07-08 | CHC | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-07-05 | CHC | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-09-13 | CHC | STL | — | 0.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-07 | CHC | ATL | — | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964-08-28 | CHC | NYN | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-08-25 | CHC | HOU | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-08-21 | CHC | NYN | — | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-08-16 | CHC | PIT | L | 2.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1964-07-31 | CHC | ATL | — | 3.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964-07-11 | CHC | SFG | L | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-07-08 | CHC | SFG | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-07-05 | CHC | ATL | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1961, 1962, 1963 |
Sterling Slaughter: the record in brief
According to the bio, Sterling Slaughter debuted on April 19, 1964 and played a final game on September 13, 1964. Slaughter spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Chicago Cubs. At 165 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame, Slaughter is listed as a pitcher. Slaughter threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Slaughter was born on November 18, 1941, in Danville, IL, USA. The given name on file is Sterling Feore Slaughter.
Across 20 games (6 starts), Slaughter recorded 2 wins against 4 losses with a 5.75 ERA. Slaughter had 32 strikeouts. Against a 3.58 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.75 mark was 60.5% worse. Slaughter's only pitching season is 1964: 20 games, 32 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for Slaughter, 20 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 3 putouts and 3 assists.
Before the majors, Slaughter played college baseball at Arizona State University (1961, 1962, and 1963). Retrosheet box scores cover 40 of Slaughter's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling Slaughter
- Was Sterling Slaughter a pitcher?
- Yes. Sterling Slaughter pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 32 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Sterling Slaughter hit?
- Sterling Slaughter hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Sterling Slaughter play for?
- Sterling Slaughter played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1964).
- What were Sterling Slaughter's career stats?
- In 20 games, Sterling Slaughter went 2-4 with a 5.75 ERA, 32 strikeouts, and 51.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Sterling Slaughter play?
- Sterling Slaughter played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Sterling Slaughter and how much did he weigh?
- Sterling Slaughter was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Sterling Slaughter's career ERA?
- Sterling Slaughter finished with a 5.75 career ERA, going 2-4 with 32 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Sterling Slaughter have?
- Sterling Slaughter recorded 32 career strikeouts.
- Is Sterling Slaughter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sterling Slaughter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.