Chuck Finley
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Charles Edward Finley
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 6", Weight 214 lb.
- School University of Louisiana at Monroe
- Debut May 29, 1986
- Final Game September 28, 2002
- Born November 26, 1962 in Monroe, LA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Chuck Finley won exactly 200 games in the major leagues. While he never won a Cy Young Award, he was twice second in the league in ERA. Chuck is the only player to have multiple four-strikeout innings, with a total of three under his belt.
He was married to actress Tawny Kitaen, with whom he has two daughters. Their marriage ended in 2002 after she was arrested in a domestic dispute.
He threw a low 90s fastball, a curveball and a forkball.
[edit] Quotes
- "He's aggressive, poised...he never makes excuses...he's fun to have around." - Terry Collins
- "That just shows you how this league has gone to hell." - Finley, after being named player of the week
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 5-time AL All-Star (1989, 1990, 1995, 1996 & 2000)
- AL Innings Pitched Leader (1994)
- AL Complete Games Leader (1993)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 7 (1989-1991, 1993, 1995, 1996 & 2000)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 9 (1990-1993, 1995, 1996 & 1998-2000)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 3 (1996, 1998 & 1999)
