Wes Gardner
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| Born: | April 29, 1961 |
| Birthplace: | Benton, Arkansas |
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| Height: | 6' 4" |
| Weight: | 197 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1982: 22nd Round by the New York Mets |
| College: | University of Central Arkansas |
| High School: | |
| Other Teams: | NY Mets 1984-1985 SD Padres 1991 KC Royals 1991 |
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Wesley Brian (Wes) Gardner (born April 29, 1961 in Benton, Arkansas) was a right-handed pitcher for the New York Mets (1984-1985), Boston Red Sox (1986-1990), San Diego Padres (1991) and Kansas City Royals (1991).
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Overall Career
Drafted by the New York Mets in 1982, Gardner led the International League in saves at Tidewater in 1984 and 1985, but failed to earn a spot on the Mets' pitching staff and was dealt to Boston with Calvin Schiraldi, La Schelle Tarver and John Christensen for Bob Ojeda, Tom McCarthy, John Mitchell, and Chris Bayer. He pitched only one inning in 1986 before tearing cartilage in his right shoulder, but his 10 saves in 1987 led the Red Sox. After three more seasons as a Boston swingman, he faded from the big-league scene, appearing briefly with the San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals in 1991.
In an eight-season career, Gardner posted an 18-30 record with a 4.90 ERA and 14 saves in 466.1 innings pitched.
Gardner's Moments in the Sun
- Gardner's best season came in 1988 when he posted career highs in wins (8), strikeouts (106), ERA (3.50) and innings pitched (149).
Trivia
- Gardner was arrested for hitting his wife at the Red Sox's Baltimore hotel in August of 1989. Gardner was allowed to make his next start, two days later.
Transactions
- June 7, 1982: Drafted by the New York Mets in the 22nd round of the 1982 amateur draft.
- November 13, 1985: Traded by the New York Mets with John Christensen, Calvin Schiraldi, and La Schelle Tarver to the Boston Red Sox for Tom McCarthy, Bob Ojeda, John Mitchell, and Chris Bayer.
- December 15, 1990: Traded by the Boston Red Sox to the San Diego Padres for Brad Hoyer and Steve Hendricks.
- May 31, 1991: Released by the San Diego Padres.
- June 26, 1991: Signed as a Free Agent with the Kansas City Royals.
- August 8, 1991: Released by the Kansas City Royals.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
