Sid Monge, baseball player, 1975-1984

Sid Monge

Born: 4/11/1951 in Agua Prieta, Sonora, México

MLB Debut: 1975-09-12 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Isidro Pedroza Monge

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Biography

Sid Monge was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1951, whose career spanned from 1975 to 1984. Known for his effective pitching style and composure on the mound, Monge played a pivotal role in several teams during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He finished his career with a record of 49-40 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.53, demonstrating his reliability as a key contributor in the bullpen and as a starter. Over his career, he recorded a total of 471 strikeouts and notched 56 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games and maintain leads. Monge's performance earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact during a competitive era in Major League Baseball. His career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, characterized by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing specialization of relief pitchers. Monge's contributions to his teams not only reflected his individual talent but also underscored the importance of versatile pitchers in the game. Retiring in 1984, Sid Monge left a lasting legacy as a formidable presence on the mound and a respected figure in the baseball community.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
49 40 435 17 4 0 56 764.0 708 300 79 356 471 3.53 0

Career ERA 3.53 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — 7.0% 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
1975 LAA AL 0 2 4 2 2 0 0 23.7 22 11 10 17 4.18 3.71 (-13%) -
1976 LAA AL 6 7 32 13 2 0 0 117.7 108 44 49 53 3.37 3.51 (+4%) -
1977 LAA AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 1 12.3 14 4 6 4 2.92 4.00 (+27%) -
1977 CLE AL 1 2 33 0 0 0 3 39.0 47 27 27 25 6.23 4.00 (-56%) -1508.0
1978 CLE AL 4 3 48 2 0 0 6 84.7 71 26 51 54 2.76 3.69 (+25%) -93.8
1979 CLE AL 12 10 76 0 0 0 19 131.0 96 35 64 108 2.40 4.00 (+40%) 1806.2
1980 CLE AL 3 5 67 0 0 0 14 94.3 80 37 40 61 3.53 3.84 (+8%) -1534.9
1981 CLE AL 3 5 31 0 0 0 4 58.0 58 28 21 41 4.34 3.58 (-21%) -1036.5
1982 PHI NL 7 1 47 0 0 0 2 72.0 70 30 22 43 3.75 3.86 (+3%) -189.3
1983 PHI NL 3 0 14 0 0 0 0 11.7 20 9 6 7 6.94 3.87 (-79%) -1076.7
1983 SDP NL 7 3 47 0 0 0 7 68.7 65 24 31 32 3.15 3.87 (+19%) -
1984 SDP NL 2 1 13 0 0 0 0 15.0 17 8 17 7 4.80 3.81 (-26%) -
1984 DET AL 1 0 19 0 0 0 0 36.0 40 17 12 19 4.25 3.81 (-12%) -792.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
435 21 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.095 0.136 0.095 0.232 0.0

Career AVG .095 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 63.4% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career SLG .095 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 75.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.232 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 67.3% 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
1975 LAA AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 LAA AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 LAA AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 CLE AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 CLE AL 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 CLE AL 76 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 CLE AL 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CLE AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 PHI NL 47 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1983 PHI NL 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1983 SDP NL 47 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1984 SDP NL 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 DET AL 19 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 435 17 37 89 11 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 CAL P 4 2 1 2 0 0
1976 CAL P 32 13 6 15 2 1
1977 CAL P 4 0 0 4 2 1
1977 CLE P 33 0 1 3 0 0
1978 CLE P 48 2 4 11 2 1
1979 CLE P 76 0 6 17 3 2
1980 CLE P 67 0 4 6 0 0
1981 CLE P 31 0 5 4 0 0
1982 PHI P 47 0 5 14 1 0
1983 PHI P 14 0 0 1 0 0
1983 SDN P 47 0 4 9 0 0
1984 SDN P 13 0 1 1 0 0
1984 DET P 19 0 0 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 435

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1979 Pitcher of the Month July