Wayne Twitchell
Born: 3/10/1948 in Portland, OR, USA
Died: 9/16/2010 in Portland, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-09-07 | Final Game: 1979-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Wayne Lee Twitchell
Biography
Wayne Twitchell, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1970 to 1979. Known for his strong right arm and competitive spirit, Twitchell left a mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was beginning to transition toward a more offense-oriented era. Over his nine seasons, he compiled a record of 48-65, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum in a league that was increasingly focused on hitting.
Twitchell was a significant contributor to his teams, recording 789 strikeouts and earning 2 saves throughout his career. His performance earned him recognition as an All-Star player, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers of his time. While his win-loss record may not fully capture his talent and impact on the game, Twitchell's resilience and skill on the mound made him a respected figure within the baseball community during the 1970s. His contributions to the sport continue to be remembered by fans and historians alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 65 | 282 | 133 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1063.0 | 983 | 470 | 92 | 537 | 789 | 3.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | ATL | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10.80 | - |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 0.00 | 7.0 |
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 5 | 9 | 49 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 139.7 | 138 | 63 | 56 | 112 | 4.06 | 2386.9 |
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 13 | 9 | 34 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 223.3 | 172 | 62 | 99 | 169 | 2.50 | 1741.8 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 6 | 9 | 25 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 112.3 | 122 | 65 | 65 | 72 | 5.21 | -2484.9 |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 5 | 10 | 36 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134.3 | 132 | 66 | 78 | 101 | 4.42 | -361.3 |
| 1976 | PHI | NL | 3 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.7 | 55 | 12 | 18 | 67 | 1.75 | 2186.5 |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 6 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 139.0 | 116 | 65 | 49 | 93 | 4.21 | - |
| 1977 | PHI | NL | 0 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.7 | 50 | 23 | 25 | 37 | 4.53 | 443.2 |
| 1978 | WSN | NL | 4 | 12 | 33 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112.0 | 121 | 67 | 71 | 69 | 5.38 | - |
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 5 | 3 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.7 | 55 | 37 | 55 | 44 | 5.23 | -2182.0 |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 5.27 | -868.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | 260 | 9 | 33 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 164 | 0.127 | 0.152 | 0.158 | 0.310 | -820.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | ATL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 49 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 34 | 72 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0.097 | -820.9 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 25 | 35 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0.171 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 36 | 34 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0.088 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | PHI | NL | 26 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 22 | 39 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | PHI | NL | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | WSN | NL | 33 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 33 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 282 | 133 | 46 | 108 | 20 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | ML4 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | PHI | P | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | PHI | P | 49 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | PHI | P | 34 | 28 | 12 | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | PHI | P | 25 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | PHI | P | 36 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 | PHI | P | 26 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | MON | P | 22 | 22 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977 | PHI | P | 12 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | MON | P | 33 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | NYN | P | 33 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | SEA | P | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 282 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Player of the Week | Week of 1973-06-08 |