Pete Cimino, baseball player, 1965-1968

Pete Cimino

Born: 10/17/1942 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-22 | Final Game: 1968-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Peter William Cimino

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Biography

Pete Cimino, born in 1942, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1965 to 1968. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Cimino made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period in the sport, just as the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented style. He played primarily for the teams that recognized his talent, accumulating a record of 5-8 over his career. Cimino showcased a solid earned run average of 3.07, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 139 strikeouts throughout his career, alongside contributing 5 saves. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Cimino's performance exemplified the dedication and skill of pitchers during the late 1960s, a time when the league was beginning to see a shift towards more specialized roles for relief pitchers. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who have contributed to the game in various capacities.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 8 86 1 0 0 5 161.0 133 55 16 65 139 3.07 0

Career ERA 3.07 vs. league average 3.33 across their career seasons — 7.6% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1965 MIN AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0
1966 MIN AL 2 5 35 0 0 0 4 64.7 53 21 30 57 2.92 3.52 (+17%) 797.1
1967 LAA AL 3 3 46 1 0 0 1 88.3 73 32 31 80 3.26 3.30 (+1%) -
1968 LAA AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 7.0 7 2 4 2 2.57 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
86 18 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.278 0.316 0.278 0.594 0.0

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.594 vs. league average 0.668 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

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
1965 MIN AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1966 MIN AL 35 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1967 LAA AL 46 12 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.417 — — — — 0.0
1968 LAA AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 86 1 4 14 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1965 MIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1966 MIN P 35 0 0 8 1 1
1967 CAL P 46 1 4 6 1 0
1968 CAL P 4 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 86