Arnold Earley, baseball player, 1960-1967

Arnold Earley

Born: 6/4/1933 in Lincoln Park, MI, USA

Died: 9/29/1999 in Flint, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-09-27 | Final Game: 1967-07-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Arnold Carl Earley

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Biography

Arnold Earley was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1960 to 1967. Born in 1933, Earley made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by the transition from the tail end of the deadball era to the more offensively charged environment that emerged in the 1960s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 12 wins and 20 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48. Known for his ability to strike out batters, Earley recorded a total of 310 strikeouts, showcasing his prowess on the mound. Additionally, he notched 14 saves, reflecting his capability as a reliable relief pitcher. While his career statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, Earley's contributions to the teams he played for during a transformative era in baseball remain a testament to his skill and dedication to the game. He retired from baseball on July 25, 1967, leaving behind a legacy as a determined competitor in the world of professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 20 223 10 1 0 14 381.3 400 190 35 184 310 4.48 0

Career ERA 4.48 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — 23.4% 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
1960 BOS AL 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 9 7 4 5 15.75 — 0.0
1961 BOS AL 2 4 33 0 0 0 7 49.7 42 22 34 44 3.99 4.03 (+1%) 483.3
1962 BOS AL 4 5 38 3 0 0 5 68.3 76 44 46 59 5.80 3.96 (-47%) -901.6
1963 BOS AL 3 7 53 4 0 0 1 115.7 124 61 43 97 4.75 3.46 (-37%) -375.1
1964 BOS AL 1 1 25 3 1 0 1 50.3 51 15 18 45 2.68 3.58 (+25%) 1088.8
1965 BOS AL 0 1 57 0 0 0 0 74.3 79 30 29 47 3.63 3.50 (-4%) 151.5
1966 CHC NL 2 1 13 0 0 0 0 17.7 14 7 9 12 3.57 3.52 (-1%) -
1967 HOU NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.3 5 4 1 1 27.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
223 51 2 8 2 0 0 3 0 4 28 0.157 0.214 0.196 0.410 0.0

Career AVG .157 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career SLG .196 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.410 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 40.9% 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
1960 BOS AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1961 BOS AL 33 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1962 BOS AL 38 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1963 BOS AL 53 18 1 5 1 0 0 2 0 0 9 0.278 — — — — 0.0
1964 BOS AL 25 9 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1965 BOS AL 57 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1966 CHC NL 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1967 HOU NL 2 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 223 10 24 62 11 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1960 BOS P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1961 BOS P 33 0 1 9 2 0
1962 BOS P 38 3 4 14 2 0
1963 BOS P 53 4 11 16 3 1
1964 BOS P 25 3 4 9 0 1
1965 BOS P 57 0 4 13 3 1
1966 CHN P 13 0 0 0 1 0
1967 HOU P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 223