Pete Ladd

Born: 7/17/1956 in Portland, ME, USA

Died: 10/20/2023 in New Gloucester, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-08-17 | Final Game: 1986-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 228 lbs

Full name: Peter Linwood Ladd

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Biography

Pete Ladd, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 until his retirement in 1986. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Ladd made a mark primarily as a reliable reliever during a time when bullpen roles were evolving. His career spanned the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, a period characterized by shifting strategies in the game, as teams began to emphasize the importance of specialized relief pitching. Over the course of his career, Ladd compiled a win-loss record of 17-23 and posted an earned run average of 4.14. He recorded a total of 209 strikeouts and achieved 39 saves, showcasing his ability to effectively close out games and contribute to his team's success in high-pressure situations. While not a household name, Ladd's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets, reflected the gritty, competitive nature of the era, where pitchers often had to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game. His legacy is appreciated by those who remember the pivotal role of relief pitchers in shaping the outcomes of games during a transformative time in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
17	23	205	1	0	0	39	287.0	275	132	40	96	209	4.14	0

Career ERA 4.14 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 6.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1979	HOU	NL	1	1	10	0	0	12.3	8	4	8	6	2.92	4.00 (+27%)	-384.4
1982	ATL	AL	1	3	16	0	3	18.0	16	8	6	12	4.00	3.86 (-4%)	-
1983	ATL	AL	3	4	44	0	25	49.3	30	14	16	41	2.55	3.87 (+34%)	-
1984	ATL	AL	4	9	54	1	3	91.0	94	53	38	75	5.24	3.81 (-38%)	-
1985	ATL	AL	0	0	29	0	2	45.7	58	23	10	22	4.53	3.89 (-16%)	-
1986	SEA	AL	8	6	52	0	6	70.7	69	30	18	53	3.82	3.97 (+4%)	-53.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
205	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1979	HOU	NL	10	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1982	ATL	AL	16	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1983	ATL	AL	44	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1984	ATL	AL	54	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1985	ATL	AL	29	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1986	SEA	AL	52	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1982	ALCS	ML4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
1982	WS	ML4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	4	0	2	4.0	1	0	2	5	0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1982	ALCS	ML4	0	0	3	0	2	3.3	0	0	0	5	0.00
1982	WS	ML4	0	0	1	0	0	0.7	1	0	2	0	0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	205	1	15	21	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E
1979	HOU	P	10	0	3	2	0
1982	ML4	P	16	0	1	0	0
1983	ML4	P	44	0	1	5	0
1984	ML4	P	54	1	5	4	1
1985	ML4	P	29	0	3	5	1
1986	SEA	P	52	0	2	5	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	205

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1986	SEA	AL	$160,000
Total Career Earnings			$160,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Mississippi	Oxford	MS	1975, 1976, 1977