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Curt Schilling

Boston Red Sox — No. 38
Starting pitcher
Born: November 14, 1966 (1966-11-14) (age 41)
Anchorage, Alaska
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Major League Baseball debut
September 7, 1988 for the Baltimore Orioles
Selected MLB statistics
(through 2007)
Win-Loss     216-146
Earned run average     3. In Baseball or Softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the Pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Alaska ( Аляска Alyaska) is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) A win is a Statistic in Major League Baseball credited to the Pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when his team last took the lead In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched 46
Strikeouts     3,116
Teams
Highlights and awards

Curtis Montague "Curt" Schilling (born November 14, 1966 in Anchorage, Alaska) is an American Major League Baseball pitcher. In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2 Pat Borders, MVP Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in A win is a Statistic in Major League Baseball credited to the Pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when his team last took the lead Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball A win is a Statistic in Major League Baseball credited to the Pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when his team last took the lead Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball In Baseball, innings pitched (IP are the number of Innings a Pitcher has completed measured by the number of batters and Baserunners Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. A right-handed starting pitcher, he currently plays for the Boston Red Sox. Someone who is right-handed will prefer to use this hand for everyday activities such as writing, maintaining personal hygiene, Cooking and so forth In Baseball or Softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the Pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. He has won World Series championships in 2001 with the Arizona Diamondbacks and in 2004 and 2007 with the Red Sox, and, with a career postseason record of 11-2, he is widely regarded as one of the best postseason pitchers in baseball history. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball In an organised Sports league, a season is the portion of one Year in which regulated Games of the sport are in session [1]

Contents

Junior College years

Schilling graduated from Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona in 1985. Shadow Mountain High School was opened in 1974 It is a Public high school located in the north valley of Phoenix, Arizona, USA Phoenix (ˈfiːˌnɪks O'odham Skikik, Yavapai Wasinka, Western Apache Fiinigis, Navajo Hoozdo, He spent his youth in Phoenix, Arizona and attended Shadow Mountain High School before attending Yavapai Community College in Prescott, Arizona. Phoenix (ˈfiːˌnɪks O'odham Skikik, Yavapai Wasinka, Western Apache Fiinigis, Navajo Hoozdo, Shadow Mountain High School was opened in 1974 It is a Public high school located in the north valley of Phoenix, Arizona, USA Yavapai College is a Community college located in Yavapai County Arizona. Prescott ( Yavapai: Wiikwasa Kasikita) is a City in Yavapai County, Arizona, USA. The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. He helped lead his baseball team to the 1985 Junior College World Series. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar)

Career

Early MLB career (1988-1992)

He began his professional career in the Red Sox farm system, but was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 1988 for Mike Boddicker. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. For the similarly-named musician see Michael Boddicker Michael James "Mike" Boddicker (born August 23 1957, Norway Iowa His major league debut was with the Orioles (1988-1990), and he then spent one year with the Houston Astros (1991). See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP

Phillies career (1992-2000)

Schilling was one of the key factors in the Phillies' pennant run in 1993. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, In that year, Schilling went 16-7 with a 4. 02 ERA and 186 strikeouts. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Schilling led the Phillies to an upset against the two-time defending National League champion Atlanta Braves in the National League Championship Series. The National League Championship Series was played between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves. Although he received no decisions during his two appearances in the six game series, Schilling's 1. 69 ERA and 19 strikeouts were enough to earn him the 1993 NLCS Most Valuable Player Award. The Phillies went on to face the defending World Champion Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 1993 World Series was the second Series in a row played outside the United States of America and the second to be won outside the USA After losing Game 1, he pitched brilliantly in his next start. With the Phillies facing elimination the day after losing a bizarre 15-14 contest at home in Veterans Stadium, Schilling pitched a five-hit shutout that the Phillies won 2-0. Philadelphia Veterans Stadium (informally called "The Vet") was a professional sports facility located at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison

The Phillies slipped into mediocrity in the years after that, despite Schilling being the ace of the staff. He recovered from arm problems to strike out more than 300 batters in 1997, and 1998. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr He soon began voicing his displeasure with Phillies management, claiming they were not doing enough to build a winning team. He eventually requested a trade.

Diamondback career (2000-2003)

He was traded to the Diamondbacks on July 26, 2000 for first basemen Travis Lee and pitchers Vicente Padilla, Omar Daal and Nelson Figueroa [2]. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Travis Lee (born on May 26, 1975 in San Diego California) is a former major league First baseman. Vicente de la Cruz Padilla (born September 27, 1977 in Chinandega, Nicaragua) is a Nicaraguan Right-handed Pitcher Omar Jesus Daal Cordero (born February 23, 1972 in Maracaibo Zulia State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher Nelson Figueroa (born May 18, 1974 in Brooklyn New York) is a Major League Baseball player in the New York Mets. With Arizona, he went 22-6 with a 2. 98 ERA in 2001 and went 4-0 with a 1. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched 12 ERA in the playoffs. In the 2001 World Series the Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees in seven games. The 2001 World Series (the "November Series") took place between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Schilling shared the 2001 World Series MVP Award with teammate Randy Johnson. The 2001 World Series (the "November Series") took place between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees. The World Series MVP Award is given to the player who most contributes to his team's success in the World Series - the Most Valuable Player. For other people named Randy Johnson see Randy Johnson (disambiguation Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963 in He and Johnson also shared Sports Illustrated magazine's 2001 "Sportsmen of the Year" award. Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Since its inception in 1954, Sports Illustrated magazine has annually presented the " In 2002, he went 23-7 with a 3. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: 23 ERA. Both years he finished second in the Cy Young Award voting to Johnson. In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National

Red Sox career (2004-)

Curt Schilling on the mound.
Curt Schilling on the mound.
Pitchers Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, Eric Gagné, pitching coach John Farrell and Schilling prior to a Red Sox game at Safeco Field
Pitchers Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, Eric Gagné, pitching coach John Farrell and Schilling prior to a Red Sox game at Safeco Field

In November 2003, the Diamondbacks traded Schilling to the Boston Red Sox. Joshua Patrick Beckett (born May 15 1980 in) is a Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Jonathan Tyler Lester (born January 7, 1984, in Tacoma Washington) is a left-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball Éric Serge Gagné ( IPA:) (born January 7 1976 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a Relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers Safeco Field, sometimes referred to as Safeco or The Safe, is a Retractable roof Baseball stadium located in Seattle Washington November 2003: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. On September 16, 2004 Schilling won his twentieth game of the season for the Red Sox, becoming the fifth Boston pitcher to win 20 or more games in his first season with the team, and the first since Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley in 1978. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Dennis Lee Eckersley (born October 3 1954 nicknamed "Eck" is a former American Major League Baseball player Schilling ended his regular season with a 21-6 record.

On October 19, 2004 Schilling won Game 6 of the 2004 American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The American League Championship Series was a Major League Baseball playoff series played between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees Notably, he won this game playing on an injured ankle - the same injuries that contributed to his disastrous outing in Game 1 of the ALCS. These injuries were so acute that by the end of his performance that day his white sock was soaked with blood.

The win forced a Game 7, making the Red Sox the first team in MLB history to come back from a three-games-to-none deficit. The Red Sox would go on to win Game 7 and the ALCS and make their first World Series appearance since 1986. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Mets over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Ray Knight, MVP Schilling pitched (and won) Game 2 of the 2004 World Series for the Red Sox against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 2004 World Series was the championship series of the 2004 Major League Baseball (MLB season The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St In both series, he had to have the tendon in his right ankle stabilized repeatedly, in what has become known as the Schilling Tendon Procedure, after the tendon sheath was torn during his Game 1 ALDS appearance against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The Schilling Tendon Procedure is a temporary surgical procedure developed by the former Boston Red Sox team physician William Morgan MD to stabilize the Peroneus brevis The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. As in Game 6 of the ALCS, Schilling's sock was soaked with blood from the sutures used in this medical procedure, but he still managed to pitch seven strong innings, giving up one run on four hits, and striking out four. This second bloody sock was placed in the Baseball Hall of Fame after Boston's victory over St. Louis in the World Series. A 4-game sweep of the World Series gave Boston its first World Series championship since 1918. Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Chicago Cubs (4-2 MLB Statistical Leaders Major

Schilling was once again runner-up in Cy Young voting in 2004, this time to than Minnesota Twins hurler Johan Santana, who was a unanimous selection receiving all 28 first-place votes. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For the Dominican -born Major League Baseball player born Johan Santana see Ervin Santana. Schilling received 27 of the 28 second-place votes. Later, the entire Red Sox team was named Sports Illustrated's 2004 Sportsmen of the Year, making Schilling only the second person to have won or shared that award twice.

Schilling began 2005 on the disabled list due to recurrent ankle injuries. 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series In Major League Baseball, the disabled list (DL is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players After being placed on the disabled list again, he returned in July as Boston's closer. In Baseball, a closing pitcher, more frequently referred to as a closer (abbreviated CL) is a Relief pitcher who specializes in closing out The idea was that Schilling would work out of the bullpen until gaining enough strength to rejoin the starting rotation. He eventually returned to the starting rotation and continued to struggle. The Red Sox made it to the playoffs, but were swept by the Chicago White Sox in three games. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.

For the 2006 season, Schilling was said to be healthy. 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success He began the season 4-0 with a 1. 61 ERA. He finished the year with a 15-7 record and 198 strikeouts, with a respectable 3. 97 ERA.

The 2006 season was also a season of milestones for Curt Schilling. On May 27, he earned his 200th career win, the 104th major league pitcher to accomplish the feat. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed The Red Sox beat Tampa Bay, 6-4. The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St [3]

On July 9, Schilling made his 400th career start in his major league career versus the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. US Cellular Field (formerly Comiskey Park is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago Illinois.

On August 30, Schilling collected his 3,000th strikeout against Nick Swisher of the Oakland Athletics. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Nicholas Thompson Swisher (born November 25 1980 is a Major League Baseball First baseman and Outfielder for the Chicago White Sox. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Schilling has the highest ratio of strikeouts to walks of any pitcher with at least 3,000 strikeouts, and is one of four pitchers to reach the 3,000-K milestone before reaching 1,000 career walks. The other three who accomplished this feat are Fergie Jenkins, Greg Maddux, and former Boston Red Sox ace and teammate Pedro Martínez. Ferguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins CM (born December 13 1943 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada) is a right-handed former Gregory Alan Maddux (born April 14, 1966 in San Angelo Texas) is a Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25 1971 in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the

In January 2007, Schilling announced on the Dennis and Callahan show that after talking with his family, he had changed his mind and did not want to retire at the conclusion of the 2007 season. January 2007 is the first month of that year It began on a Monday and 31 days later ended on a Wednesday. Dennis and Callahan is a morning radio show on WEEI, a sports radio station in Boston Massachusetts. [4] He sought to negotiate an extension to his current contract, but Red Sox executives announced that they would not negotiate with him until after the season citing Schilling's age and physical condition as factors in their decision (Schilling reportedly showed up for training camp heavier than normal). [5][6] Schilling went on to say he would become a free agent at the end of the season, for the first time in his career, and would not negotiate with the Red Sox during the 15 days after the end of the World Series when the team has exclusive negotiating rights with potential free agents. In Professional sports a free agent is a team player whose contract with a team has expired and the player is able to sign a contract with another team if that player [7] On a June appearance on the Dennis and Callahan Show, Schilling stated he would accept a one year extension to his contract at his current salary if the Red Sox offered it to him. Questioned on his statement, Schilling said "I said I wouldn't negotiate a deal during the season, and I'm saying that now. But I would accept that offer. "[8]

On June 7, 2007, Schilling came within one out of his first career no-hitter. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Schilling gave up a two-out single to Oakland's Shannon Stewart, who lined a 95-mph fastball to right field for the A's only hit. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Shannon Harold Stewart (born February 25, 1974 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a Major League Baseball Left fielder who is currently a [9]

Schilling followed up his one-hitter with two poor starts and was sent back to Boston on June 20 for an MRI on his shoulder and was placed on the disabled list. In Major League Baseball, the disabled list (DL is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players He returned from the disabled list on Aug. 6, pitching at least six innings in each of his nine starts following the All-Star Break. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League

Schilling continued his career postseason success in 2007, throwing seven shutout innings in a 9-1 victory over the Angels in the ALDS, wrapping up a three-game sweep for Boston. [10] However, he did not fare as well pitching in Game 2 of the ALCS against Cleveland, surrendering nine hits — two of them home runs — and five earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings. He did start again in the sixth game of the series, pitching 7 complete innings during which he recorded five strike outs, surrendering no walks with only two earned runs to gain the victory and force a Game 7.

He earned his third win of the 2007 playoffs in Game 2 of the 2007 World Series leaving after 5 1/3 innings, striking out four while allowing only four hits. The 2007 World Series, the 103rd edition of Major League Baseball 's championship series, began on Wednesday October 24 and ended on Sunday October With this win, he became only the second pitcher over the age of 40 to start and win a World Series game (Kenny Rogers became the first just one year prior). Kenneth Scott Rogers (born November 10 1964 in Savannah Georgia) is a Left-handed American Major League Baseball Pitcher for As Schilling departed in the 6th inning, fans at Fenway Park gave Schilling a standing ovation.

Schilling filed for free agency on October 30, 2007. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. He said he would seek a 1-year deal, and according to ESPN First Take and his own blog page 38 Pitches, Schilling has signed a 1-year deal with the Boston Red Sox for the 2008 season. The deal is structured with $8 million guaranteed, $2 million in bonuses for 6 separate weigh ins, $3 million in innings pitched incentives and another $1 million if he receives any vote for the Cy Young Award. [11] Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reported that the innings pitched incentive "starts at 130 and goes in 10-inning increments up to 200" with Schilling making $375,000 per increment. [12]

Schilling may miss the part or all of the 2008 season because of a shoulder injury. The injury is not exactly known, but it is believed the injury is to the rotator cuff or the labrum and could eventually require surgery. The rotator cuff (rotor cuff is an anatomical term given to the group of Muscles and their Tendons that act to stabilize the Shoulder. The Acetabular labrum is also known as the "glenoidal labrum of the Hip joint " in older texts [13] Schilling has reportedly agreed to a non-surgical course of treatment in the hope that he could pitch during the 2008 season. Following this approach is still expected to keep Schilling out of action until the All-Star break in July. On March 13, 2008 the Red Sox place Schilling on the 60 day disabled list as he continues to rehabilitate his right shoulder. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common He is expected to be sidelined at least until the All Star Break. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League [14]

Records

Schilling holds the major league record for consecutive starts without allowing an unearned run, at 69 games. In Baseball, an earned run is any run for which the pitcher is held accountable (i The streak ended when he gave up an unearned run against the Yankees on May 23rd, 2007. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [15]

Scouting report

During the prime of his career, Schilling was capable of reaching and sustaining speeds of 94-98 mph on his four-seam fastball. Throughout his career, he has been characterized by a determination to go deep into ballgames, routinely pitching past the sixth and seventh innings. He has combined his endurance with pinpoint control, especially on his fastball. Schilling's "out" pitch is his split-finger fastball, which he generally locates beneath the strike zone (resulting in many swinging strikeouts). He also possesses an above-average changeup, a decent slider, and mixes in an occasional curveball, though he mainly alternates between his fastball and splitter. Though his velocity has decreased in recent years (to the 89-93 range on his fastball), his control has remained excellent, and he consistently sports one of the best K/BB ratios in MLB, including the highest K/BB ratio of all time. [16]

Off the field

Curt Schilling (left) presenting an "Above and Beyond Award" in 2007.
Curt Schilling (left) presenting an "Above and Beyond Award" in 2007.

Personal life

Schilling considers his family's native Pittsburgh metro area to be home and is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. [17][18]

Schilling lives in Medfield, Massachusetts, in Drew Bledsoe's former home, though the house is now for sale. Medfield is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Drew McQueen Bledsoe (born February 14, 1972) is a former American football Quarterback in the NFL, best known as the starting quarterback [19] He is one of just seven players born in the state of Alaska to play Major League Baseball. Alaska ( Аляска Alyaska) is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent [20] He is married to Shonda, who is a survivor of malignant melanoma. Melanoma is a Malignant Tumor of Melanocytes which are found predominantly in skin but also in the Bowel and the Eye (see They have four children: Gehrig (born May 27, 1995), Gabriella (born May 22, 1997), Grant (born October 3, 1999), and Garrison (born June 27, 2002). Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.

Like many baseball players, Schilling has several superstitions. Superstition ( Latin superstitio, literally "standing over" derived perhaps from standing in awe used in Latin as a unreasonable or excessive belief He never steps on the foul line when walking to or from the pitching mound. He does not start his warm-up routine until precisely 6:45 p. m. for night games.

He is a born-again Christian[21] and wears a Christian cross necklace [22] that he kisses before he starts pitching. A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth The Christian cross is the best-known Religious symbol of Christianity.

Schilling is also an avid World War II history buff. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including In his collection, he has helmets and knives that were used in the war.

Political advocacy

Schilling campaigned for President George W. Bush in 2004, while certain members of the ownership of the Red Sox campaigned for the challenger, Senator John F. Kerry (D). George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. } John Forbes Kerry (born December 11 1943 is an American Politician who is currently serving his fourth term as the junior United States Senator Schilling has apparently been encouraged to run for Kerry's seat in the U.S. Senate in 2008 as a Republican, according to the Boston Herald. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives The Boston Herald is a Tabloid -format Daily newspaper, the smaller of the two big dailies in Boston Massachusetts, United States [23] However, Schilling was quoted in The Boston Globe as saying that he intended to pitch in 2008, which would preclude a Senate run. The Boston Globe (and Boston Sunday Globe) is the most widely circulated daily Newspaper in Boston and in New England, [24]

He was called to Capitol Hill to testify about steroid use in March 2005, not as a suspected user but rather as a vocal opponent. Capitol Hill, aside from being a Metonym for the United States Congress, is the largest historic residential Neighborhood in Washington D Anabolic steroids, or anabolic-androgenic steroids ( AAS) are a class of Steroid hormones related to the hormone Testosterone. He has claimed that José Canseco's "statistics should be erased" [25] and that unless he can refute allegations that he used performance-enhancing drugs, Roger Clemens should be stripped of the four Cy Young Awards he has won since 1997. José Canseco y Capas Jr (born July 2, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is a former Outfielder and Designated hitter in Major William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National [26]

On January 29, 2007, Schilling announced in an interview that he will support Sen. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. John McCain (R) in the 2008 presidential election. He further criticized Sen. Hillary Clinton (D) for her comments criticising the war in Iraq. Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (born October 26 1947 is the junior United States Senator from [27]

Charity work

Schilling is a supporter of care for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) sufferers. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ( ALS, sometimes called Maladie de Charcot, or in the United States Lou Gehrig's Disease) is a progressive His organization, Curt's Pitch for ALS, allows fans and organizations to sponsor him, donating to the ALS Association for every strikeout he throws. The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to lead the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes He also donated to the charity his $25,000 winnings in a celebrity version of Jeopardy! that aired on November 9, 2006 and was rerun on November 8, 2007. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. In the 2004 playoffs, after the operation on his ankle, Schilling wrote "K ALS" (short for "strike out ALS") on his shoe, knowing that the cameras would be focusing on his foot numerous times while he was pitching. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. He also does a weekly radio show with WEEI in Boston that raises over $100,000 each year for ALS patients and research. WEEI is a sports Radio station in Boston Massachusetts that broadcasts on 850 kHz from a transmitter in Needham Massachusetts.

In 2007, Schilling released a charity wine called Schilling Schardonnay with 100% of the proceeds supporting Curt's Pitch for ALS and raised more than $100,000.

Conflicts with players

Schilling is very well known for saying what is on his mind, and doesn't worry about public appeal. Schilling was publicly criticized by Phillies teammates Mitch Williams, Larry Andersen, and Danny Jackson for his conduct during the 1993 World Series. Mitch Williams redirects here For the fictional character please see Mitch Williams (General Hospital. Larry Eugene Andersen (born May 6, 1953 in Portland Oregon) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball and current color commentator Danny Lynn Jackson (born January 5, 1962 in San Antonio Texas) was a pitcher with a 15-year career from to. The 1993 World Series was the second Series in a row played outside the United States of America and the second to be won outside the USA Whenever Mitch Williams (a hard throwing closer with a penchant for unpredictability and erratic control) was on the mound, CBS television cameras caught Schilling in the dugout hiding his face with a towel. Major League Baseball on CBS is the name of the former TV show that televised Major League Baseball games on the American Television Although Schilling claimed that he was nervous in the heat of the World Series, others accused him of purposely trying to get more face time on television.

Schilling has also directed comments towards Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, once calling Rodríguez's swat of a tag in game six of the ALCS a "bush league play" on The Jim Rome Show. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in Baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the The Jim Rome Show is a Sports Radio talk show hosted by Jim Rome.

During a radio show appearance on May 8, 2007, Schilling criticized Barry Bonds, stating: "He admitted to cheating on his wife, cheating on his taxes and cheating on the game. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. " After being reprimanded for his comments by his manager Terry Francona, Schilling issued an apology on his blog, stating that "it was absolutely irresponsible and wrong to say what I did. "[28][29]

Conflicts with management

While with the Phillies, Schilling was a vocal critic of team management, stopping just short of calling the front office incompetent.

During a game as a Diamondback in 2001, he damaged a QuesTec camera with a bat because he disagreed with its intended purpose (evaluating umpires). QuesTec is a digital media company known mostly for its Umpire Information System (UIS which is used by Major League Baseball for the purpose of providing feedback and evaluation He felt umpires were changing their strike zones to match the machines. This led to a fine and a public exchange of insults with Major League Baseball executive Sandy Alderson who accused Schilling of whining and wanting balls to be called strikes. Richard Lynn Alderson (born November 22 1947 in Seattle Washington) is the CEO of the Major League Baseball San Diego Padres. In response Schilling said Alderson was "ignorant to the facts and ignorant about what I said. "[30]

Conflicts with media

Schilling has exchanged insults with ESPN and former Arizona Republic reporter Pedro Gomez. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to The Arizona Republic is a daily newspaper published in Phoenix, Arizona. Pedro Gomez (born in 1962 in Miami Beach Florida) is a Phoenix -based reporter for ESPN 's SportsCenter show The exchanges with Gomez began on November 4, 2001 when Gomez published a column critical of Schilling, the same day Schilling was pitching in game seven of the 2001 World Series. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. In his column Gomez stated, "During the past few days, the country . . . has discovered Schilling's little secret, the one baseball insiders have known for years but has rarely surfaced into the mainstream. Schilling is something of a con man, someone more intent on polishing his personal image through whatever means possible. " He is also quoted later as saying Schilling was “the consummate table for one. ” A year later he further incensed Schilling by stating that the friendship between Schilling and teammate Randy Johnson "was merely cosmetic. "

In interviews in October 2004 and February 2006 Schilling is quoted as saying about Gomez, "There are a lot of [bad people] in that industry, Pedro Gomez, Joel Heyman, to name a few. People with so little skill in their profession that they need to speculate, make up, fabricate, to write something interesting enough to be printed. What makes them bad people? I am sure I cannot nail the exact reason, but I know some. Jealousy, bitterness, the need to be "different", I am sure there are others, but those are the ones I know off hand. " and "You just kind of have to realize that there are people that don't like you and, unfortunately, sometimes those people have a voice, disliking me probably matches my dislike for him (Gomez), but I have a problem with people who don't have integrity and principle, so that stuff happens. You just kind of just have to let it go. "[31][32][33][34]

In 2007, Schilling has engaged in escalating war of words with Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy. The Boston Globe (and Boston Sunday Globe) is the most widely circulated daily Newspaper in Boston and in New England, Dan Shaughnessy ( 20 July 1953 in Groton Massachusetts) is an American sports writer Shaughnessy in his column and during television appearances has criticized Schilling for the condition he showed up in for spring training, referred to him as "the Big Blowhard"[35] and mocked Schilling's blog and radio appearances. [36][37] Schilling has responded by using the Sons of Sam Horn forum[38] and his own blog [39] to point out errors in Shaughnessy's columns. Sons of Sam Horn ( SoSH) is a Boston Red Sox -oriented online Baseball forum In his responses he has referred to Shaughnessy as an "asshole," "tool," a "hack," and an "idiot".

On April 27, 2007, broadcaster Gary Thorne said that he overheard Red Sox catcher Doug Mirabelli say that the blood on the sock used by Schilling in game six of the 2004 ALCS was actually paint. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Gary Thorne (born June 9 1948 in Bangor Maine) is a Play-by-play Announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball Douglas Anthony Mirabelli (born October 18, 1970 in Kingman Arizona) is a Free agent Major League Baseball Catcher The American League Championship Series was a Major League Baseball playoff series played between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees [40] Mirabelli accused Thorne of lying and a day later, after talking to Mirabelli, Thorne backed off his statement saying he misinterpreted what was intended as a joke, "Having talked with him today, there's no doubt in my mind that's not what he said, that's not what he meant. He explained that it was in the context of the sarcasm and the jabbing that goes on in the clubhouse.

Schilling responded in his blog by saying the following:

"So Gary Thorne says that Doug told him the blood was fake. Which even when he’s called out he can’t admit he lied. Doug never told Gary Thorne anything. Gary Thorne overheard something and then misreported what he overheard. Not only did he misreport it, he misinterpreted what he misreported. "[41]

Gaming

Schilling formed a deep-rooted interest in the board wargame Advanced Squad Leader. A wargame is a Game that simulates or represents a Military operation. Advanced Squad Leader (ASL is a tactical-level Board wargame that simulates actions of approximately company or Battalion

ASL has become his constant companion on road trips, and every National League city is now his playground for baseball at night and ASL in the day. (All of which has become a bonanza for ASL players of his acquaintance, who are sometimes Curt's guests at stadiums around the country. )[42]

Schilling's disappointment at not being able to attend the ASL Oktoberfest (an annual game convention) led him to create his own, The ASL Open, which debuted the weekend of January 15, 1993 in Houston, Texas. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Open was financed out of his own pocket. Schilling also started his own amateur publication entitled Fire for Effect, a bi-monthly featuring "some of the ASL hobby's best writers". [43]

When his favorite game was sold along with Avalon Hill to Hasbro, Schilling founded the small gaming company Multi-Man Publishing to maintain ASL and other Avalon Hill titles. Avalon Hill was a game company that specialized in Wargames and strategic Board games. Multi-Man Publishing LLC ("MMP" is a game company formed by Baseball player Curt Schilling and his partners to keep the game series Advanced He also started a new, professional publication entitled ASL Journal and contributed articles, editorials, and game scenarios.

Schilling has played EverQuest and EverQuest II, and has reviewed two of the game's many expansion packs for PC Gamer magazine. EverQuest, often called EQ, is a 3D fantasy -themed Massively multiplayer online role-playing game ( MMORPG) that was released EverQuest II ( EQ2) based upon the popular EverQuest, is a Fantasy Massively multiplayer online role-playing game PC Gamer is a magazine founded in Britain in 1993 devoted to PC gaming and published monthly by Future Publishing. Most recently, Schilling has been playing World of Warcraft and has become a regular guest on the popular World of Warcraft podcast, The Instance with hosts Scott Johnson and Randy Jordan. World of Warcraft (commonly acronymed as WoW) is a Massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG [44] In 2006 Schilling created 38 Studios (originally named Green Monster Games). 38 Studios, formerly Green Monster Games, is a video game development and publishing company formed by Major League Baseball Pitcher Curt Schilling [45]

In January 2008, Schilling announced that he will be focusing on an MMORPG project after his retirement. A massively multiplayer online role-playing game ( MMORPG) is a genre of Computer role-playing games (CRPGs in which a large number of players interact with The new game is being developed under the name Copernicus by 38 Studios. Comic book creator Todd MacFarlane and fantasy author R.A. Salvatore are working with Schilling on the project. Todd McFarlane (born March 16, 1961) is a Canadian Comic book artist writer toy manufacturer/designer and media Entrepreneur who is best known Robert Anthony Salvatore (born January 20 1959, Leominster, Massachusetts) who writes under the name R [46]

Internet

He is an avid web communicator, feeling this is the best way to speak to the fans. Schilling has combined his fight against ALS with his love for EverQuest II, as the creators of the game have made Schilling a special online character. EverQuest II ( EQ2) based upon the popular EverQuest, is a Fantasy Massively multiplayer online role-playing game Between June 5, 2006 and June 7, 2006, fans were able to battle a virtual Curt Schilling in the game. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Every time the virtual Schilling was defeated, Sony Online Entertainment donated $5 towards ALS research. Sony Online Entertainment ( SOE) is a Game development and game publishing division of Sony that is best known for creating Massively multiplayer [47] Later that year, it was announced he would form an online game production company called Green Monster Games, which, despite widespread rumor, was not named after the Fenway left field wall. 38 Studios, formerly Green Monster Games, is a video game development and publishing company formed by Major League Baseball Pitcher Curt Schilling [48] Before the 2007 season, Schilling started a blog called 38pitches. com [49] in which he answers fan questions, documents his starts and refutes press coverage about him or the team that he believes is inaccurate.

See also

References

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  3. ^ story from MLB.com
  4. ^ Schilling: 'I will play in 2008'
  5. ^ Massarotti, Tony (2007-02-23). In Major League Baseball, the 3000 strikeout club is an informal term applied to the group of Pitchers who have struck out 3000 or more batters in their This is a list of the top 500 Major League Baseball winningest pitchers. Major League Baseball recognizes Strikeout champions in the American League and National League each season The following is a list of Major League Baseball wins champions. The following is a list of Major League Baseball wins champions. In Baseball, a Strikeout occurs when the batter receives three strikes during his time At bat. The following is a list of players both past and current who appeared at least in one game for the Arizona Diamondbacks franchise Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Sox to Curt: Fat chance -- Team sticks with wait-and-see tactic. Boston Herald. Retrieved on 2007-02-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable
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  14. ^ Gordon Edes, Nick Cafardo and Amalie Benjamin (2008-02-07). Gordon Edes is an American newspaper Sportswriter, and covers baseball for Yahoo! Sports. Amalie Zara Benjamin (born June 10, 1982 in Newton Massachusetts) is the Boston Red Sox beat reporter for the Boston Globe. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Sources: Schilling out until at least All-Star break. Boston Globe. The Boston Globe (and Boston Sunday Globe) is the most widely circulated daily Newspaper in Boston and in New England, Retrieved on 2008-02-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince
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  25. ^ One players take on the Mitchell Report, Canseco, Clemens, records, looking back or going forward..... 38pitches. com (December 19, 2007).
  26. ^ ibid
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  41. ^ Ignorance has its privileges. 38 Pitches (2007-04-27). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Retrieved on 2007-05-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England.
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  44. ^ The Instance! World of Warcraft Podcast » The Instance #102 - “The Curt Schilling Episode”
  45. ^ Allakhazam[1]
  46. ^ Red Sox Pitcher to make MMORPG. Galbadia X (2008-01-09). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Retrieved on 2008-01-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople.
  47. ^ Inside 38 Studios' Secret MMO | Tom's Games
  48. ^ Fires of Heaven Guild Message Board: Green Monster Games (Curt Schilling)
  49. ^ 38 Pitches

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Awards and achievements
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John Smoltz		 National League Championship Series MVP
1993		 Succeeded by
Mike Devereaux
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Barry Larkin		 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1995		 Succeeded by
Brett Butler
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John Smoltz		 National League Strikeout Champion
1997-1998		 Succeeded by
Randy Johnson
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Tom Glavine		 National League Wins Champion
2001
(with Matt Morris)		 Succeeded by
Randy Johnson
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Derek Jeter		 World Series MVP (with Randy Johnson)
2001		 Succeeded by
Troy Glaus
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Derek Jeter		 Babe Ruth Award (with Randy Johnson)
2001		 Succeeded by
David Eckstein
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Roy Halladay		 American League Wins Champion
2004		 Succeeded by
Bartolo Colón
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