Galen Cisco, baseball player, 1961-1969

Galen Cisco

Born: 3/7/1936 in St. Marys, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-06-11 | Final Game: 1969-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Galen Bernard Cisco

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Biography

Galen Cisco was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1969. Born in 1936, Cisco made his debut during an era characterized by its shift from the deadball era into a time of more dynamic offensive play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 25 wins and 56 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56. His tenure in the league showcased his ability to strike out batters, as he recorded a total of 325 strikeouts, highlighting his competitive edge on the mound. Cisco's role as a pitcher contributed to the teams he played for, providing depth and resilience during a transformative period in baseball history. He also recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his versatility and capacity to perform in high-pressure situations. While his win-loss record may not reflect dominance, Cisco's contributions were felt in the context of the evolving game, where pitchers navigated the increasing offensive prowess of hitters. His career, spanning nearly a decade, remains a noteworthy part of the narrative of baseball in the 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 56 192 78 9 3 2 659.0 681 334 68 281 325 4.56 0

Career ERA 4.56 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — 25.8% worse 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
1961 BOS AL 2 4 17 8 0 0 0 52.3 67 39 28 26 6.71 4.03 (-67%) -530.5
1962 BOS AL 4 7 23 9 1 0 0 83.0 95 62 50 43 6.72 3.96 (-70%) -2668.3
1962 NYN NL 1 1 4 2 1 0 0 19.3 15 7 11 13 3.26 3.96 (+18%) 247.7
1963 NYN NL 7 15 51 17 1 0 0 155.7 165 75 64 81 4.34 3.46 (-25%) -2411.3
1964 NYN NL 6 19 36 25 5 2 0 191.7 182 77 54 78 3.62 3.58 (-1%) -1507.5
1965 NYN NL 4 8 35 17 1 1 0 112.3 119 56 51 58 4.49 3.50 (-28%) -2192.8
1967 BOS AL 0 1 11 0 0 0 1 22.3 21 9 8 8 3.63 3.30 (-10%) -1078.1
1969 KCR AL 1 1 15 0 0 0 1 22.3 17 9 15 18 3.63 3.61 (avg) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
193 164 7 21 3 0 0 11 0 15 52 0.128 0.204 0.146 0.351 -468.0

Career AVG .128 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Career OBP .204 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Career SLG .146 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.351 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 49.4% 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
1961 BOS AL 18 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1962 BOS AL 23 25 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 8 0.080 — — — — 0.0
1962 NYN NL 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1963 NYN NL 51 38 0 5 1 0 0 3 0 4 9 0.132 — — — — 0.0
1964 NYN NL 36 54 2 6 1 0 0 4 0 4 19 0.111 .250 (-56%) .312 (-40%) .377 (-66%) .690 (-54%) -468.0
1965 NYN NL 35 27 5 7 0 0 0 4 0 2 9 0.259 — — — — 0.0
1967 BOS AL 11 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 KCR AL 15 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 192 78 43 118 7 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 BOS P 17 8 3 7 0 1
1962 BOS P 23 9 4 20 1 3
1962 NYN P 4 2 2 2 0 0
1963 NYN P 51 17 9 26 1 0
1964 NYN P 36 25 15 42 2 6
1965 NYN P 35 17 7 12 2 3
1967 BOS P 11 0 1 4 0 0
1969 KCA P 15 0 2 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 192

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
The Ohio State University Columbus OH 1955, 1956, 1957