Sterling Feore Slaughter Jr. (born November 18, 1941) is an American former professional baseball player who pitched for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball in 1964. Slaughter stood 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall, weighed 165 pounds (75 kg) and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in education in 1963.[1]
| Sterling Slaughter | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 18, 1941 Danville, Illinois | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 19, 1964, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 13, 1964, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–4 |
| Earned run average | 5.75 |
| Innings pitched | 512⁄3 |
| Teams | |
In 1963, he had led the Double-A Texas League in earned run average (3.00).[1] In 1964 he appeared in 20 Major League games pitched, six as a starting pitcher, and won two of six decisions, giving up 64 hits and 32 bases on balls in 512⁄3 innings pitched. He also recorded 32 strikeouts.
Both of his wins came against the Milwaukee Braves, including a complete game, 5–2 victory at Milwaukee County Stadium on June 5. Slaughter gave up only one earned run on six hits and three walks, striking out eight.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b Spink, C.C. Johnson, pub., 1965 Official Baseball Guide, St. Louis: The Sporting News, 1965, page 303
- ^ "Chicago Cubs 5, Milwaukee Braves 2". retrosheet.org. June 5, 1964. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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