P Sam 'Sudden Sam' McDowell #48
Age: 23 | Bats: L | Throws: L | Morale: Good
04/11/1966
P SAM 'SUDDEN SAM' MCDOWELL #48 - AGE: 23 - BATS: L - THROWS: L - MORALE: GOOD
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 75 80 75 80
Movement 70 75 65 75
Control 45 45 40 45
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 65 65
Slider 60 60
Curveball 70 70
Changeup 40 40
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 90-92 Mph
Stamina 65
Suggested Role Starter
Type Groundball Pitcher
Hold Runners 55
Defense 50
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 25
Stealing Ability: 25
Baserunning Inst.: 40
Sacrifice Bunt: 50
Bunt for Hit: 50
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
04/06/1966 @ DET Loss, 0-1 X 5.0 3 1 1 3 7 Loss
03/31/1966 CAL Loss, 3-4 X 5.0 1 0 0 3 7
03/25/1966 WS2 Win, 6-1 X 4.0 0 0 0 0 5 Win
03/19/1966 KC1 Win, 7-1 X 4.0 1 0 0 2 1 Win
03/13/1966 BAL Win, 11-9 X 5.0 7 6 2 1 6
03/07/1966 @ CWS Loss, 7-8 X 3.0 7 6 6 4 5
PERSONALITY
Birthday:09/21/1942
Born in:Unknown
Nationality:American
Height:6' 5"
Weight:215 lbs
Local Popularity:Extremely Popular
National Pop.:Well Known
STATUS
Contract:Major League Contract
Salary:$18,600
Signed Through:1966 Season
Major Service:2 Years, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:2 Years, None
Pro Service:7 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet, but possibly eligible after this season
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:-
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1964 Cleveland - MLB 21 34 34 15 11 0 2.55 236.1 160 73 67 18 115 217 4 3 1.16 .239 3.23 4.3 140
1965 Cleveland - MLB 22 34 34 21 8 0 2.33 267.0 180 79 69 27 95 259 13 7 1.03 .231 3.05 5.4 151
Total MLB 68 68 36 19 0 2.43 503.1 340 152 136 45 210 476 17 10 1.09 .235 3.13 9.7 146
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1960 Total - A 17 16 16 5 6 0 3.38 104.0 85 51 39 3 80 100 6 2 1.59 .278 4.13 1.3 119
1961 Reading - AA 18 32 32 15 10 0 3.63 242.2 209 106 98 29 103 157 13 5 1.29 .259 3.45 2.9 92
1962 Jacksonville - AAA 19 33 33 15 12 0 3.12 256.2 179 95 89 18 147 239 10 3 1.27 .242 3.52 4.6 124
1963 Jacksonville - AAA 20 4 4 0 1 0 4.01 24.2 20 11 11 4 13 21 0 0 1.34 .250 4.52 0.1 91
Total IL 37 37 15 13 0 3.20 281.1 199 106 100 22 160 260 10 3 1.28 .243 3.61 120.5
Total EL 32 32 15 10 0 3.63 242.2 209 106 98 29 103 157 13 5 1.29 .259 3.45 91.9
Total FLOR 16 16 5 6 0 3.38 104.0 85 51 39 3 80 100 6 2 1.59 .278 4.13 118.5
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
1960 - - P 16 16 1 6 0 7 0 1.000 128.0 0.49 0.0 .000
1964 Cleveland - MLB P 34 34 9 31 2 42 2 .952 236.1 1.52 +3.6 1.034
1965 Cleveland - MLB P 34 34 13 24 0 41 4 .902 267.0 1.25 +0.1 .913
TOTAL P 84 84 23 61 2 90 6 .933 631.1 1.20 +3.7 .983
PLAYER HISTORY
01/01/1961 Named the #2 prospect in the MLB
04/10/1961 Named the #3 prospect in the MLB
05/31/1961 Pitches a 1-hit shutout against the Cedar Rapids Braves with 6 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
06/30/1961 Pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Binghamton Triplets with 8 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
07/06/1961 Named the #4 prospect in the MLB
07/09/1961 Was selected to the 1961 Major League Baseball All-Star Futures Game.
07/14/1961 Pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Cedar Rapids Braves with 5 strikeouts and 4 BB allowed!
07/19/1961 Pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Cedar Rapids Braves with 4 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
08/08/1961 Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Springfield Giants with 3 strikeouts and 4 BB allowed!
01/01/1962 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (80); Movement: 40 (75); Control: 35 (45).
04/09/1962 Named the #3 prospect in the MLB
07/05/1962 Named the #5 prospect in the MLB
07/05/1962 Pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Toronto Maple Leafs with 9 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
07/21/1962 Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Richmond Virginians with 9 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
07/26/1962 Pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Syracuse Chiefs with 11 strikeouts and 5 BB allowed!
01/01/1963 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (80); Movement: 45 (75); Control: 35 (45).
04/08/1963 Named the #8 prospect in the MLB
04/25/1963 Injured on 04/24/1963, diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament, will miss 12 months.
07/04/1963 Named the #7 prospect in the MLB
10/18/1963 Named the #6 prospect in the MLB
01/01/1964 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (80); Movement: 50 (80); Control: 40 (45).
04/13/1964 Named the #7 prospect in the MLB
05/19/1964 Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Chicago White Sox with 3 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
06/24/1964 Pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Minnesota Twins with 7 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
09/01/1964 Wins the MLB AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
09/01/1964 Wins the MLB AL Rookie of the Month Award.
09/12/1964 Pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Chicago White Sox with 9 strikeouts and 4 BB allowed!
10/27/1964 Finished 2nd in 1964 MLB AL Rookie of the Year Award voting.
11/08/1964 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $17,600.
01/01/1965 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (80); Movement: 60 (75); Control: 40 (45).
04/28/1965 Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Minnesota Twins with 9 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
05/04/1965 Pitches a NO-HITTER against the New York Yankees with 8 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
06/09/1965 Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Minnesota Twins with 14 strikeouts and 4 BB allowed!
07/11/1965 Was selected to the 1965 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
07/15/1965 Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Boston Red Sox with 12 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
07/30/1965 Pitches a 2-hit shutout against the New York Yankees with 11 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
08/14/1965 Pitches a 7-hit shutout against the Minnesota Twins with 9 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
08/30/1965 Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Kansas City Athletics with 3 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
10/26/1965 Wins the 1965 MLB AL Cy Young Award.
11/05/1965 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $18,600.
01/01/1966 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 80 (80); Movement: 65 (75); Control: 40 (45).
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES
Year SH Rank
1964 15 6
1965 14 8
Year GS Rank
1964 34 5
1965 34 3
Year W Rank
1964 15 10
1965 21 1
Year Win. % Rank
1965 .724 3
Year IP Rank
1965 267.0 2
Year BF Rank
1965 1065 2
Year HRA Rank
1965 27 3
Year BB Rank
1964 115 2
1965 95 2
Year K Rank
1964 217 2
1965 259 2
Year WP Rank
1964 13 1
Year ERA Rank
1964 2.55 7
1965 2.33 3
Year BABIP Rank
1964 .239 3
1965 .231 1
Year WHIP Rank
1965 1.03 3
Year K/BB Rank
1965 2.73 9
Year RA/9 Rank
1965 9.40 2
Year H/9 Rank
1964 6.09 1
1965 6.07 2
Year K/9 Rank
1964 8.26 1
1965 8.73 2
Year QS Rank
1964 27 3
1965 26 3
Year QSP Rank
1964 .794 4
1965 .765 7
Year CG Rank
1965 13 2
Year CGP Rank
1965 .382 4
Year SHO Rank
1964 3 7
1965 7 1
Year GB% Rank
1965 0.54 8
Year WAR Rank
1965 5.2 7
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