Sid Monge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sid Monge |
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| Born: April 11, 1951 Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico |
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| September 12, 1975, for the California Angels | |||
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| September 30, 1984, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
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| Win–loss record | 49–40 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.53 | ||
| Strikeouts | 471 | ||
| Saves | 56 | ||
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 Baseball Hall of Fame |
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| Induction | 2004 | ||
Isidro Monge Pedroza (born April 11, 1951) is a former professional baseball player from Mexico. He was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Sid, as he was known, played from 1975 to 1984. He played for teams like the California Angels, Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, and Detroit Tigers.
Sid Monge's Baseball Career
Sid Monge was born in Agua Prieta, a city in the Mexican state of Sonora. When he was 16, he moved to Brawley, California. There, he went to Brawley Union High School. In 1970, the California Angels picked him in the baseball draft. This was a big step towards his dream of playing professional baseball.
Before joining the Angels, Monge played for the Salt Lake City Gulls. He had a good record there, winning 14 games and losing 9. He also had an ERA of 4.63. An ERA shows how many runs a pitcher allows per game.
Sid Monge made his first MLB appearance on September 12, 1975. He pitched for the California Angels against the Kansas City Royals. He came into the game after another pitcher, Bill Singer. Monge pitched for over four innings.
In 1977, Monge was traded to the Cleveland Indians. This happened on May 11. He was traded along with another player, Bruce Bochte. Later, in 1983, he was traded again. This time, he went from the Philadelphia Phillies to the San Diego Padres.
Over his 10-year career, Sid Monge had a total of 49 wins and 40 losses. His career ERA was 3.53. He pitched for 764 innings and struck out 471 batters. Striking out a batter means the batter misses three pitches.
A famous baseball moment involved Sid Monge. Tony Gwynn, a Hall of Famer from the San Diego Padres, got his very first MLB hit off Monge. This happened on July 19, 1982. At that time, Monge was pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies.
In 1979, Sid Monge was chosen for the American League All-Star team. This is a special honor for top players. That year, he had a record of 12 wins and 10 losses. His ERA was an excellent 2.40.
Life After Playing Baseball
After his playing career, Sid Monge became a pitching coach. A pitching coach helps pitchers improve their skills. In 2010, he became the pitching coach for the Sultanes de Monterrey team.
He also coached for several other teams. These included the State College Spikes and the New Jersey Cardinals. He also worked with the Potomac Cannons and the Johnson City Cardinals. All these teams were part of the St. Louis Cardinals' system. He also coached for the Jamestown Jammers.
During the baseball offseason, Monge works in the Mexican Winter League. He coaches third base for the Venados de Mazatlán.
On June 14, 2004, Sid Monge received a great honor. He was inducted into the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame. This means he is recognized as one of the best baseball players from Mexico.
