Cal McLish was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for various teams in the Major League Baseball (MLB) during his career. He was born on December 1, 1925, in Anadarko, Oklahoma, and started his baseball career in the minor leagues in 1944.
McLish made his MLB debut in 1944 with the Brooklyn Dodgers but was soon traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for the Pirates until 1949 before being traded to the Cleveland Indians. McLish played for the Indians from 1951 to 1956 and was a part of the team that won the American League pennant in 1954.
In 1956, McLish was traded to the Cincinnati Reds, where he played for two seasons before being traded to the Chicago Cubs. He played for the Cubs for one season before being traded to the Cleveland Indians again in 1959. McLish played for the Indians until 1960 before being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies.
McLish played for the Phillies from 1960 to 1962 and was a part of the team that won the National League pennant in 1964. He then played for the New York Mets for one season before retiring from baseball in 1964.
Throughout his career, McLish was known for his versatility as a pitcher. He was able to pitch both as a starter and a reliever and was known for his ability to throw a variety of pitches, including a fastball, curveball, and slider.
McLish's career statistics include a record of 92 wins and 92 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.00, and 1,276 strikeouts. He was also a two-time All-Star, in 1956 and 1958.
After retiring from baseball, McLish worked as a pitching coach for various teams, including the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, and Houston Astros. He also worked as a scout for the Astros and was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in 1991.
Overall, Cal McLish had a successful career as a professional baseball player, playing for various teams and earning recognition as an All-Star pitcher. His versatility and ability to throw a variety of pitches made him a valuable asset to any team he played for, and his contributions to the sport of baseball have been recognized through his induction into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.
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