Calvin Schiraldi, baseball player, 1984-1991

Calvin Schiraldi

Born: 6/16/1962 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-01 | Final Game: 1991-07-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Calvin Drew Schiraldi

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Biography

Calvin Schiraldi, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1984 until 1991. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period for the sport, navigating the evolving landscape of the game in the late 1980s. Schiraldi was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his ability to deliver in high-pressure situations, traits that earned him a reputation as a reliable reliever and starter. Throughout his career, Schiraldi compiled a record of 32-39 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.28. He recorded a total of 471 strikeouts and notched 21 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness in various pitching roles. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox, were significant as he provided depth to their pitching rotations during a time when the game was increasingly focused on power hitting and bullpen specialization. Schiraldi's career is remembered for his tenacity and the challenges he faced as he carved out his place in Major League Baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 39 235 47 2 1 21 553.3 522 263 62 267 471 4.28 0

Career ERA 4.28 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1984 NYN NL 0 2 5 3 0 0 0 17.3 20 11 10 16 5.71 3.81 (-50%) -474.8
1985 NYN NL 2 1 10 4 0 0 0 26.3 43 26 11 21 8.89 3.89 (-128%) -506.7
1986 BOS AL 4 2 25 0 0 0 9 51.0 36 8 15 55 1.41 3.97 (+64%) 1472.2
1987 BOS AL 8 5 62 1 0 0 6 83.7 75 41 40 93 4.41 4.29 (-3%) -330.2
1988 CHC NL 9 13 29 27 2 1 1 166.3 166 81 63 140 4.38 3.73 (-17%) -
1989 CHC NL 3 6 54 0 0 0 4 78.7 60 33 50 54 3.78 3.71 (-2%) -
1989 SDP NL 3 1 5 4 0 0 0 21.3 12 6 13 17 2.53 3.71 (+32%) -
1990 SDP NL 3 8 42 8 0 0 1 104.0 105 51 60 74 4.41 3.86 (-14%) -
1991 TEX AL 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 4.7 5 6 5 1 11.57 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
235 108 7 12 3 0 2 10 0 3 45 0.111 0.133 0.194 0.327 -664.7

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 56.8% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 59.0% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.327 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 54.1% 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
1984 NYN NL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 NYN NL 10 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1986 BOS AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 BOS AL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 CHC NL 29 60 4 6 1 0 0 5 0 1 26 0.100 .254 (-61%) .317 (-64%) .377 (-69%) .695 (-67%) -664.7
1989 CHC NL 54 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 SDP NL 5 7 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 1 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1990 SDP NL 42 21 2 4 2 0 1 1 0 1 6 0.190 — — — — 0.0
1991 TEX AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1986 ALCS BOS 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1986 WS BOS 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 3 7 0 2 10.0 12 7 6 11 6.30

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1986 ALCS BOS 0 1 4 0 1 6.0 5 1 3 9 1.50
1986 WS BOS 0 2 3 0 1 4.0 7 6 3 2 13.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 235 47 35 48 8 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 NYN P 5 3 0 3 0 1
1985 NYN P 10 4 2 3 0 2
1986 BOS P 25 0 2 3 0 0
1987 BOS P 62 1 3 10 1 0
1988 CHN P 29 27 13 12 4 0
1989 CHN P 54 0 6 5 0 0
1989 SDN P 5 4 3 0 0 0
1990 SDN P 42 8 5 11 3 0
1991 TEX P 3 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 235

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 SDN NL $600,000
1989 CHN NL $400,000
1988 CHN NL $207,500
1986 BOS AL $75,000
Total Career Earnings $1,282,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1981, 1982, 1983