Sunday, September 8, 2013

Milt Wilcox: Detroit Tigers timeline


Born: April 20, 1950

1968: Drafted by Cincinnati Reds

Debut: September 5, 1970 (Reds)

1970: Pitches in postseason at age 20. Goes 3 scoreless against Pirates in NLCS Game 3 win.

1970: Reds lose World Series

1971: Traded to Indians

1975: Traded to Cubs

1976: Purchased by Tigers

1983: Came within one out of Perfect Game

1984: Starts season 6-0. Next Tiger to do this is Jeremy Bonderman in 2007.

1984: 17-8, 4.00 ERA, 1.286 WHIP

1984: Throws masterpiece in Game 3 ALCS

1984: Wins pivotal Game 3 of 1984 World Series

1984: Tigers win World Series

1985: Injured

1986: Signed by Mariners

1986: Goes 0-8 with 5.50 ERA

1986: Retired

Currently: Owns and operates Ultimate Air Dogs

Accomplishments:

1984 World Champion

119-113 Record

4.07 Era

10 SHO

2016.2 IP

1137 Strikeouts

1.369 WHIP

73 CG

Won 10+ games: 7x

17 wins (1984)

3.03 ERA (1981)

Sub 4.00 ERA: 4x

10+ CG: 2x

215.1 IP (1978)

Postseason: 3-1, 1.42 ERA, 19 IP, 1.000 WHIP, 19 strikeouts (4 series)

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