Career Summary
Tom Sturdivant played pitcher for the New York Yankees from 1955-1959. Over 5 seasons, he appeared in 118 games, going 36-25 with a 3.19 ERA and 344 strikeouts. He also appeared in 6 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 75.1 | 54 | 26 | 49 | 42 | 3.11 | 1.27 |
| 1956 | 34 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 171.1 | 149 | 63 | 120 | 56 | 3.31 | 1.20 |
| 1957 | 28 | 28 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 201.2 | 170 | 57 | 118 | 80 | 2.54 | 1.24 |
| 1958 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 70.2 | 77 | 33 | 41 | 38 | 4.20 | 1.63 |
| 1959 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25.1 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 4.97 | 1.14 |
| Career | 118 | 59 | 36 | 25 | 5 | 544.1 | 470 | 193 | 344 | 225 | 3.19 | 1.28 |
Postseason
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6.00 | -- |
| 1956 | 2 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2.79 | -- |
| 1957 | 2 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6.00 | -- |
| Career | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Tom Sturdivant play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Tom Sturdivant appeared in 6 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Tom Sturdivant didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Tom Sturdivant's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Tom Sturdivant born?
Tom Sturdivant was born in Gordon, KS, USA. Tom Sturdivant went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1955-1959, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Tom Sturdivant's career stats with the Yankees?
Tom Sturdivant compiled a 36-25 record, a 3.19 ERA, 344 strikeouts, and 5 saves across 118 games on the mound for the New York Yankees. Tom Sturdivant's pitching career with the Yankees covered the 1955-1959 seasons.