Raymond Michael Sadecki

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 180 lb.

Born: December 26, 1940 in Kansas City, KS
High School: Ward HS (Kansas City, KS)
Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as an amateur free agent in 1958. (All Transactions)
Debut: May 19, 1960 (Age 19)   vs. PIT 2.2 IP, 8 H, 2 SO, 0 BB, 2 ER, L
Teams (by GP): Cardinals/Mets/Giants/Brewers/Braves/... 1960-1977

Final Game: April 23, 1977 (Age 36)   vs. PIT 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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