Sandy Wihtol

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1982)

Sandy Wihtol was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1982 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 4 seasons. Across 28 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 3.75 ERA and 34 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 337.1.

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

W–L 1–0
ERA 3.75
WHIP 1.35
SO 34
Pitcher PIV 337.1
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'1" / 195 lb
Born
6/1/1955 in Palo Alto, CA, USA
MLB Debut
1979-09-07
Last Game
1982-10-02

Full name: Alexander Ames Wihtol

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Career Pitching Statistics

Sandy Wihtol — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 0 28 0 0 0 1 57.2 54 24 3 24 34 3.75 337.1

Career ERA 3.75 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Sandy Wihtol — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1979 CLE AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 10.2 10 4 3 6 3.38 4.00 (+16%) 414.5
1980 CLE AL 1 0 17 0 0 0 1 35.1 35 14 14 20 3.57 3.84 (+7%) 113.2
1982 CLE AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 11.2 9 6 7 8 4.63 3.86 (-20%) -190.7
Career · 3 seasons 1 0 28 0 0 0 1 57.2 54 24 24 34 3.75 — 337

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

Sandy Wihtol — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Sandy Wihtol — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1979 CLE AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 CLE AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 CLE AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 3 seasons 28 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 (56 games) →

Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Sandy Wihtol — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home1700000—
Away1100000—

Pitching — Home / Away

Sandy Wihtol — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home1736.2311113272.70
Away1121.023131175.57

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Sandy Wihtol — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1982-10-02 CLEDET — 4.0100250
1982-09-29 CLENYY — 2.2333110
1982-09-28 CLENYY — 1.0000000
1982-09-25 CLEDET — 1.0100110
1982-09-18 CLEBAL — 1.0100110
1982-09-14 CLEBOS — 2.0333201
1980-09-30 CLENYY SV 1.0000020
1980-09-28 CLEBAL — 2.2200130
1980-09-24 CLENYY — 2.0311210
1980-09-21 CLEDET — 5.1744210

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Sandy Wihtol — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 28 0 3 5 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Sandy Wihtol — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 CLE P 5 0 2 2 0 0
1980 CLE P 17 0 1 2 0 0
1982 CLE P 6 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Sandy Wihtol — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 28

College History

Sandy Wihtol — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
DeAnza College Cupertino CA 1974

Sandy Wihtol: the record in brief

According to the bio, Sandy Wihtol debuted on September 7, 1979 and played a final game on October 2, 1982. Every season row on the page belongs to the Cleveland Indians, from 1979 through 1982. Born on June 1, 1955, in Palo Alto, CA, USA, Wihtol is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Wihtol's listed size is 195 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Wihtol's full given name, per the bio, is Alexander Ames Wihtol.

The pitching table credits Wihtol with a 1-0 record and a 3.75 ERA in 28 games. The totals include 34 strikeouts. Wihtol's 3.75 ERA was close to the 3.90 league figure for those seasons. In 1980, one of the busiest seasons, Wihtol posted a 3.57 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.84. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Wihtol's career adds up to 337.1.

The position breakdown shows 28 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 5 assists against 0 errors.

Before the majors, Wihtol played college baseball at DeAnza College (1974). Wihtol's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 56 games from Retrosheet.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandy Wihtol

What years did Sandy Wihtol play?
Sandy Wihtol played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1982.
Was Sandy Wihtol a pitcher?
Yes. Sandy Wihtol pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 34 strikeouts.
What teams did Sandy Wihtol play for?
Sandy Wihtol played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1979–1980, 1982).
What were Sandy Wihtol's career stats?
In 28 games, Sandy Wihtol went 1-0 with a 3.75 ERA, 34 strikeouts, 57.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
What position did Sandy Wihtol play?
Sandy Wihtol played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Sandy Wihtol and how much did he weigh?
Sandy Wihtol was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
What was Sandy Wihtol's career ERA?
Sandy Wihtol finished with a 3.75 career ERA, going 1-0 with 34 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Sandy Wihtol have?
Sandy Wihtol recorded 34 career strikeouts.
Is Sandy Wihtol in the Hall of Fame?
No. Sandy Wihtol has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.