Jim Palmer
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| Born: | October 15, 1945 |
| Birthplace: | New York, New York |
| Height: | 6' 3" |
| Weight: | 196 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1963: Amateur Free Agent by the Baltimore Orioles |
| College: | None |
| High School: | |
| Teams: | Baltimore Orioles 1965 - 1984 |
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Overall Career
James Alvin Palmer (born October 15, 1945 in New York, NY), was the high-kicking, smooth-throwing hurler of Baltimore's six championship teams of the 1960s, '70s and '80s. His impressive numbers include 268 victories, a .638 winning percentage, eight 20-win seasons and a 2.86 ERA over 19 seasons. He also pitched his entire career without allowing a grand slam. Intensity was the trademark of this three-time Cy Young Award winner, who combined intelligence, strength, competitiveness and consistency to become the Orioles' all-time winningest pitcher.
Awards
- Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1990 (92.57%)
- 3-time American League Cy Young Award Winner (1973, 1975 & 1976)
- 4-time American League Gold Glove Winner (1976-1979)
- 6-time American League All-Star (1970-1972, 1975, 1977 & 1978)
Achievements
- 2-time AL ERA Leader (1973 & 1975)
- 3-time AL Wins Leader (1975-1977)
- AL Winning Percentage Leader (1982)
- 4-time AL Innings Pitched Leader (1970 & 1976-1978)
- AL Complete Games Leader (1977)
- 2-time AL Shutouts Leader (1970 & 1975)
- 15 Win Seasons: 12 (1966, 1969-1973, 1975-1978, 1980 & 1982)
- 20 Win Seasons: 8 (1970-1973 & 1975-1978)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 11 (1966, 1970-1973, 1975-1978, 1980 & 1982)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1970 & 1975-1977)
Trivia
- Jim Palmer is the only pitcher to win World Series games in three decades, as he earned victories for the Orioles in the 1966, 1970, 1971 and 1983 Fall Classics
- Won three World Series Rings with the Baltimore Orioles (1966, 1970 & 1983)
- In 1991, he tried to make a comeback with the Orioles, which would have been unprecedented for a Hall of Fame inductee, but his attempt ended in spring training.
Transactions
- August 16, 1963: Signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent.
- May 17, 1984: Released by the Baltimore Orioles.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Jim Palmer: Hall of Fame Page
- 1990 Hall of Fame Class
