Mike Caldwell
Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Left 6-0, 185lb (183cm, 83kg) Born: January 22, 1949 in Tarboro, NC us Draft: Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 12th round of the 1971 MLB June Amateur Draft from North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC). School: North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC) Debut: September 4, 1971 (13,177th in major league history) vs. ATL 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER Last Game: September 25, 1984 vs. DET 3.1 IP, 4 H, 3 SO, 1 BB, 1 ER National Team: us USA (College) Full Name: Ralph Michael Caldwell Nicknames: Mr. Warmth View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject
Nine Players Who Debuted in 1971
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George Hendrick
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Caldwell leaped from Class A to the Padres in 1971, his first pro year. Swapped to the Giants for Willie McCovey and Bernie Williams, he blossomed with a 14-5 mark in 1974. He then underwent elbow surgery and had trouble regaining his form. The property of the Cardinals and Reds in 1977, he finally landed in Milwaukee. In 1978 he was AL Comeback Player of the Year, going 22-9 (2.36) with a league-high 23 complete games and shutting out the World Champion Yankees three times. In 1979 his .727 winning percentage (16-6) was the AL best; his eight consecutive victories set a Brewers record. After helping Milwaukee to the 1982 pennant with a 17-13 mark, he was pounded by the Angels in his LCS start, but shut out the Cardinals in the World Series opener and also won Game Five.
Caldwell used a three-quarters delivery, but threw sidearm to some lefties. His sinker was most effective, though he was accused of throwing a spitter. By 1984 his arm wore out, and he lost his fastball. Iron Mike retired as the Brewers’ leader in complete games.
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