suave1477
04-03-2010, 02:33 PM
Rest in Peace........
Former Orioles hurler Cuellar dies
Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Former Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Mike Cuellar passed away on Friday at the age of 72.
Cuellar, a native of Cuba who lost his battle with stomach cancer, played 15 seasons in the majors (1959; 1964-77) after being signed as a free agent by Cincinnati in 1957.
His best seasons came with the Orioles from 1969-76, where he posted a 143-88 mark with a 3.18 earned-run average in 290 games (283 starts), and was a four- time All-Star selection.
Cuellar was a co-recipient of the AL Cy Young in 1969 with a 23-11 mark and 2.38 ERA, then followed that with a 24-8 record with a 3.48 ERA, four shutouts and 21 complete games for Baltimore's 1970 World Series championship team.
He finished his career with a mark of 185-130 with a 3.14 ERA in 453 games (379 starts), along with 172 complete games and 36 shutouts with the Reds, Cardinals, Astros, Orioles and Angels.
Former Orioles hurler Cuellar dies
Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Former Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Mike Cuellar passed away on Friday at the age of 72.
Cuellar, a native of Cuba who lost his battle with stomach cancer, played 15 seasons in the majors (1959; 1964-77) after being signed as a free agent by Cincinnati in 1957.
His best seasons came with the Orioles from 1969-76, where he posted a 143-88 mark with a 3.18 earned-run average in 290 games (283 starts), and was a four- time All-Star selection.
Cuellar was a co-recipient of the AL Cy Young in 1969 with a 23-11 mark and 2.38 ERA, then followed that with a 24-8 record with a 3.48 ERA, four shutouts and 21 complete games for Baltimore's 1970 World Series championship team.
He finished his career with a mark of 185-130 with a 3.14 ERA in 453 games (379 starts), along with 172 complete games and 36 shutouts with the Reds, Cardinals, Astros, Orioles and Angels.