Wayne Twitchell, baseball player, 1970-1979

Wayne Twitchell

Born: 3/10/1948 in Portland, OR, USA

Died: 9/16/2010 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-07 | Final Game: 1979-09-27

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

Full name: Wayne Lee Twitchell

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Biography

Wayne Twitchell, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1970 to 1979. Known for his strong right arm and competitive spirit, Twitchell left a mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was beginning to transition toward a more offense-oriented era. Over his nine seasons, he compiled a record of 48-65, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum in a league that was increasingly focused on hitting. Twitchell was a significant contributor to his teams, recording 789 strikeouts and earning 2 saves throughout his career. His performance earned him recognition as an All-Star player, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers of his time. While his win-loss record may not fully capture his talent and impact on the game, Twitchell's resilience and skill on the mound made him a respected figure within the baseball community during the 1970s. His contributions to the sport continue to be remembered by fans and historians alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
48 65 282 133 15 6 2 1063.0 983 470 92 537 789 3.98 0

Career ERA 3.98 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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
1970 ATL AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.7 3 2 1 5 10.80 — -
1971 PHI NL 1 0 6 1 0 0 0 16.0 8 0 10 15 0.00 3.47 (+100%) 7.0
1972 PHI NL 5 9 49 15 1 1 1 139.7 138 63 56 112 4.06 3.26 (-24%) 2386.9
1973 PHI NL 13 9 34 28 10 5 0 223.3 172 62 99 169 2.50 3.75 (+33%) 1741.8
1974 PHI NL 6 9 25 18 2 0 0 112.3 122 65 65 72 5.21 3.63 (-44%) -2484.9
1975 PHI NL 5 10 36 20 0 0 0 134.3 132 66 78 101 4.42 3.71 (-19%) -361.3
1976 PHI NL 3 1 26 2 0 0 1 61.7 55 12 18 67 1.75 3.51 (+50%) 2186.5
1977 PHI NL 0 5 12 8 0 0 0 45.7 50 23 25 37 4.53 4.00 (-13%) 443.2
1977 WSN NL 6 5 22 22 2 0 0 139.0 116 65 49 93 4.21 4.00 (-5%) -
1978 WSN NL 4 12 33 15 0 0 0 112.0 121 67 71 69 5.38 3.69 (-46%) -
1979 NYN NL 5 3 33 2 0 0 0 63.7 55 37 55 44 5.23 4.00 (-31%) -2182.0
1979 SEA AL 0 2 4 2 0 0 0 13.7 11 8 10 5 5.27 4.00 (-32%) -868.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
282 260 9 33 8 0 0 11 0 8 164 0.127 0.152 0.158 0.310 -820.9

Career AVG .127 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 50.5% below league average.

Career OBP .152 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.

Career SLG .158 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 58.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.310 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 55.7% 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
1970 ATL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1971 PHI NL 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1972 PHI NL 49 28 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 19 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1973 PHI NL 34 72 2 7 2 0 0 2 0 0 39 0.097 .256 (-62%) .325 (-70%) .378 (-67%) .703 (-68%) -820.9
1974 PHI NL 25 35 3 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 23 0.171 — — — — 0.0
1975 PHI NL 36 34 1 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 24 0.088 — — — — 0.0
1976 PHI NL 26 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1977 PHI NL 12 11 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1977 WSN NL 22 39 2 8 2 0 0 4 0 5 22 0.205 — — — — 0.0
1978 WSN NL 33 24 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 17 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1979 NYN NL 33 8 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1979 SEA AL 4 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 282 133 46 108 20 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 ML4 P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1971 PHI P 6 1 0 2 0 0
1972 PHI P 49 15 8 14 4 1
1973 PHI P 34 28 12 17 4 0
1974 PHI P 25 18 4 11 3 1
1975 PHI P 36 20 7 6 4 0
1976 PHI P 26 2 1 9 1 1
1977 PHI P 12 8 3 8 0 1
1977 MON P 22 22 7 16 0 2
1978 MON P 33 15 2 15 3 1
1979 NYN P 33 2 2 8 1 1
1979 SEA P 4 2 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 282

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1973 Player of the Week Week of 1973-06-08