Luis Tiant

Born: 8/27/1906 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 12/10/1976 in Milton, MA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Luis Eleuterio Tiant

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Biography

Luis Tiant, born in 1906, is an active pitcher known for his distinctive delivery and competitive spirit on the mound. With a career record of 37-29 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.57, Tiant has established himself as a formidable presence in contemporary baseball. He has accumulated 435 strikeouts and recorded 4 saves throughout his career, showcasing his versatility and ability to perform in high-pressure situations. His contributions to the game are further highlighted by two All-Star selections, underscoring his recognition among peers and fans alike. Tiant's playing style is characterized by an unorthodox windup and a deep understanding of hitters, making him a strategic pitcher. His career unfolds during a dynamic era of baseball, marked by evolving offensive strategies and increased competition. As he continues to play, Tiant remains an influential figure in the sport, inspiring both current and future generations of pitchers with his resilience and dedication to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
37 29 107 73 39 9 4 574.3 587 228 15 216 435 3.57 0

Career ERA 3.57 vs. league average 4.05 across their career seasons — 11.7% 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
1930 CSW NNL 4 11 19 16 11 1 0 116.3 126 50 42 80 3.87 4.80 (+19%) 2864.0
1932 CUP EWL 5 3 11 10 7 1 0 71.7 65 23 33 42 2.89 4.13 (+30%) 879.4
1935 NYC NN2 5 3 12 9 3 3 2 71.7 64 32 30 64 4.02 4.35 (+8%) 1520.9
1936 NYC NN2 0 1 8 2 0 0 0 18.7 24 11 9 16 5.30 4.59 (-16%) 701.4
1939 NYC NN2 2 4 8 6 3 1 0 46.0 48 24 15 42 4.70 4.28 (-10%) 1664.3
1943 NYC NN2 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 10.3 14 8 5 13 6.97 3.50 (-99%) 496.1
1944 NYC NN2 3 3 9 6 3 0 0 43.3 44 18 13 37 3.74 3.57 (-5%) 1207.3
1945 NYC NN2 4 1 9 6 3 1 1 46.7 51 18 15 45 3.47 3.67 (+5%) 2255.6
1946 NYC NN2 4 3 14 6 3 1 1 70.0 73 21 37 42 2.70 3.59 (+25%) 769.4
1947 NYC NN2 9 0 14 11 6 1 0 79.7 78 23 17 54 2.60 3.97 (+35%) 3627.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
109 190 4 18 0 0 0 11 0 18 4 0.095 0.176 0.095 0.271 0.0

Career AVG .095 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 65.0% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career SLG .095 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 75.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.271 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 62.3% 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
1930 CSW NNL 20 41 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 1 0.049 — — — — 0.0
1932 CUP EWL 11 26 2 5 0 0 0 2 0 4 2 0.192 — — — — 0.0
1935 NYC NN2 12 22 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.136 — — — — 0.0
1936 NYC NN2 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1939 NYC NN2 8 18 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1940 NYC NN2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1943 NYC NN2 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1944 NYC NN2 9 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 NYC NN2 9 14 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 NYC NN2 14 20 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1947 NYC NN2 14 28 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0.071 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 3 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
1947 NWS NYC 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1935 NLC NYC 1 3 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 1 3 3 0 9.3 14 10 2 7 9.64

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1947 NWS NYC 0 0 2 2 0 2.3 6 5 0 1 19.29
1935 NLC NYC 0 1 1 1 0 7.0 8 5 2 6 6.43

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 107 73 10 145 4 4
PH 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 CSW P 19 16 3 32 3 1
1932 CUP P 11 10 2 30 1 1
1935 NYC P 12 9 0 11 0 0
1936 NYC P 8 2 1 5 0 0
1939 NYC P 8 6 1 12 0 0
1940 NYC PH 1 0 0 0 0 0
1943 NYC P 3 1 1 0 0 0
1944 NYC P 9 6 0 10 0 1
1945 NYC P 9 6 0 11 0 0
1946 NYC P 14 6 2 19 0 1
1947 NYC P 14 11 0 15 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 107