Cal Eldred
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Calvin John Eldred
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 235 lb.
- School University of Iowa
- Debut September 24, 1991
- Final Game October 4, 2005
- Born November 24, 1967 in Cedar Rapids, IA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Cal Eldred was in the majors for 14 years, posting a career record of 86-74, while suffering numerous injuries during his career. He was signed as a 1st round pick in the 1989 amateur draft by the Milwaukee Brewers and scouts Steve McCallister and Dick Foster. He originally burst upon the major league scene winning 13 of his first 15 decisions. Oddly, he went exactly .500 four years in a row, from 1993-96, going 16-16, 11-11, 1-1, and 4-4. Later, he went 10-2 for the division-winning 2000 Chicago White Sox and had winning records for division-winning St. Louis Cardinals teams in 2004-05. Eldred retired following the 2005 season.
In 2008, he is working in the St. Louis Cardinals front office with the title "Special Assignment to GM"
- 1992 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- Nicknamed "Corn Field" because of his Iowa roots.
- Threw a fastball, curve and changeup.
[edit] Quotes
"Cal has been a leader on and off the field. He carries himself like a professional, so younger guys like myself can learn from him." -Jim Parque
