Mike Fornieles
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| Born: | January 18, 1932 |
| Birthplace: | Havana, Cuba |
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| Height: | 5' 11" |
| Weight: | 172 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1950: Amateur Free Agent by the Washington Senators |
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| Other Teams: | Washington Senators 1952 Chicago White Sox 1953-56 Baltimore Orioles 1956-57 Minnesota Twins 1963 |
| Years with Boston: | 1957-1963 |
Mike Fornieles (January 18, 1932 - February 11, 1998) was a right-handed pitcher for the Washington Senators (1952), Chicago White Sox (1953-1956), Baltimore Orioles (1956-1957), Boston Red Sox (1957-1963) and Minnesota Twins (1963).
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Overall Career
Mike Fornieles spent his first seven seasons in the majors working both as a starter and out of the bullpen. He achieved his greatest success with the Red Sox when used exclusively in relief. In 1960 he went 10-5 and led the league with 14 saves and an AL-record 70 appearances, and in 1961 he had a career-high 15 saves and made the All-Star team. Fornieles ended his career with 11 games for the Minnesota Twins in 1963.
In his 12-years in the big leagues, Fornieles compiled a 63-64 record with 20 complete games, 4 shutouts, 55 saves, 576 strikeouts, 421 walks and a 3.96 ERA in 1156.2 innings pitched.
Fornieles's Moments in the Sun
- September 2, 1952: In the second game of a doubleheader‚ Washington's Mike Fornieles makes his major league debut and pitches a one-hit‚ 5-0 shutout against the Philadelphia A's. Joe Astroth's 2nd inning single is the only hit off the young Cuban.
Awards
- 1961 American League All-Star.
Achievements
- 1960 American League Saves Leader (14).
Trivia
- Fornieles was the first recipient of the Sporting News Fireman of the Year Award in 1960.
Transactions
- Before 1950 Season: Signed by the Washington Senators as an amateur free agent.
- December 10, 1952: Traded by the Washington Senators to the Chicago White Sox for Chuck Stobbs.
- May 21, 1956: Traded by the Chicago White Sox with Connie Johnson, George Kell, and Bob Nieman to the Baltimore Orioles for Jim Wilson and Dave Philley.
- June 14, 1957: Traded by the Baltimore Orioles to the Boston Red Sox for Billy Goodman.
- June 14, 1963: Purchased by the Minnesota Twins from the Boston Red Sox.
- July 22, 1963: Released by the Minnesota Twins.
- Before 1964 Season: Signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds.
- April 7, 1964: Released by the Cincinnati Reds.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
