| Lindy McDaniel | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 13, 1935 Hollis, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| Died: November 14, 2020 (aged 84) Carrollton, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 2, 1955, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 27, 1975, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 141–119 |
| Earned run average | 3.45 |
| Strikeouts | 1,361 |
| Saves | 174 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Lyndall Dale McDaniel (December 13, 1935 – November 14, 2020),[1] known as Lindy McDaniel, was an American professional baseball pitcher who had a 21-year career in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1975. During his career, he witnessed approximately 3,500 major league games (not including spring training), had more than 300 teammates, and played under eight different managers. He attended the University of Oklahoma[2] and Abilene Christian College,[3] then played with the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and San Francisco Giants (all of the National League), and the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals (both of the American League). He stood 6’3” and was listed at 195 lb. (88kg). McDaniel was a minister for the Church of Christ.[1]
- ^ a b Weber, Bruce (November 16, 2020). "Lindy McDaniel, Ace Reliever for Mediocre Teams, Dies at 84". The New York Times. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ Kelley, Brent (January 9, 2015). Baseball's Bonus Babies: Conversations with 24 High-Priced Ballplayers Signed from 1953 to 1957. McFarland. pp. 96–104. ISBN 9780786482702.
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