Curt Wardle
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1985)
Curt Wardle was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1985 for the Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 2 seasons. Across 52 career appearances, he went 8-9 with a 6.13 ERA and 89 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-08-30
- Last Game
- 1985-10-05
Full name: Curtis Ray Wardle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | MIN | AL | 1 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49.0 | 49 | 30 | 28 | 47 | 5.51 | 3.89 (-42%) | -1268.8 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 7 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 | 78 | 49 | 34 | 37 | 6.68 | 3.89 (-72%) | -2354.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 8 | 9 | 52 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 119.0 | 130 | 81 | 62 | 89 | 6.13 | — | -3,624 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | MIN | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (104 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 60.0 | 56 | 32 | 32 | 49 | 4.80 |
| Away | 30 | 59.0 | 74 | 49 | 30 | 40 | 7.47 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-05 | CLE | MIN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-29 | CLE | LAA | L | 2.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985-09-23 | CLE | OAK | L | 4.2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 1985-09-17 | CLE | OAK | W | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985-09-13 | CLE | MIN | W | 7.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 1985-09-07 | CLE | BOS | L | 6.1 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-02 | CLE | TOR | L | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985-08-27 | CLE | BOS | W | 8.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985-08-23 | CLE | MIL | W | 5.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985-08-20 | CLE | TOR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 52 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Valley College | San Bernardino | CA | 1979, 1980 |
| University of California - Riverside | Riverside | CA | 1981 |
Curt Wardle: the record in brief
According to the bio, Curt Wardle debuted on August 30, 1984 and played a final game on October 5, 1985. The team column moves through the Minnesota Twins (1984 through 1985) and the Cleveland Indians (1985). Wardle played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on November 16, 1960, in Downey, CA, USA and a listed size of 220 pounds on a 6-foot-5 frame. The given name on file is Curtis Ray Wardle.
Wardle pitched in 52 games, starting 12, and finished with a 8-9 record and 6.13 ERA. Also on Wardle's record: 89 strikeouts. Against a 3.85 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.13 mark was 59.0% worse. 1985 brought Wardle a season-high 7 wins. In 1985, one of the busiest seasons, Wardle posted a 5.51 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.89.
Before the majors, Wardle played college baseball at San Bernardino Valley College (1979 and 1980). Retrosheet box scores cover 104 of Wardle's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 52 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 5 putouts and 16 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Curt Wardle
- What years did Curt Wardle play?
- Curt Wardle played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1985.
- Was Curt Wardle a pitcher?
- Yes. Curt Wardle pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 89 strikeouts.
- What teams did Curt Wardle play for?
- Curt Wardle played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1984–1985) and the Cleveland Indians (1985).
- What were Curt Wardle's career stats?
- In 52 games, Curt Wardle went 8-9 with a 6.13 ERA, 89 strikeouts, 119.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Curt Wardle play?
- Curt Wardle played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Curt Wardle and how much did he weigh?
- Curt Wardle was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Curt Wardle's career ERA?
- Curt Wardle finished with a 6.13 career ERA, going 8-9 with 89 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Curt Wardle have?
- Curt Wardle recorded 89 career strikeouts.
- Is Curt Wardle in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Curt Wardle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.