Ron Guidry
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
5-11, 161lb (180cm, 73kg)
Born: August 28, 1950 in Lafayette, LA us
Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 3rd round of the 1971 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Lafayette, LA).
School: University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Lafayette, LA)
Debut:
July 27, 1975
(Age 24-333d,
11,272nd in MLB history)
vs. BOS 2.0 IP, 3 H, 3 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Last Game:
September 27, 1988
(Age 38-030d)
vs. BAL 7.0 IP, 6 H, 4 SO, 1 BB, 1 ER, W
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1977 season
Agents: Reggie Ringuet • Previously: John Schneider, Ron Shapiro
Full Name: Ronald Ames Guidry
Nicknames: Louisiana Lightning or Gator
Pronunciation: \GID-ree\
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
47.8
W
170
L
91
ERA
3.29
G
368
GS
323
SV
4
IP
2392.0
SO
1778
WHIP
1.184
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