Sid Monge facts for kids
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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, often known as Sid Monge, is a former professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher from Mexico. Sid played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for ten years. He pitched from 1975 to 1984. He played for teams like the California Angels and Cleveland Indians. He also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, and Detroit Tigers.
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Sid Monge's Baseball Journey
Sid Monge was born in Agua Prieta, a city in the Mexican state of Sonora. When he was 16 years old, he moved to Brawley, California. There, he went to Brawley Union High School.
Starting His Pro Career
The California Angels chose Sid Monge in the 1970 baseball draft. He started playing in the minor leagues. Before joining the Angels, he played for the Salt Lake City Gulls. He had a good record there, winning 14 games and losing 9.
Making His MLB Debut
Sid Monge made his first major league debut on September 12, 1975. He pitched for the California Angels against the Kansas City Royals. He came into the game as a relief pitcher. A relief pitcher is someone who comes in to pitch after the starting pitcher.
Playing for Different Teams
Sid Monge played for several teams during his career. He started with the California Angels. In 1977, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians. He played for the Indians until 1981. Later, he joined the Philadelphia Phillies in 1982. In 1983, he was traded to the San Diego Padres. His final team was the Detroit Tigers in 1984.
Career Highlights and Stats
Over his 10-year career, Sid Monge had a record of 49 wins and 40 losses. His ERA was 3.53. ERA stands for Earned Run Average. It measures how many earned runs a pitcher gives up per nine innings. He pitched a total of 764 innings. During that time, he had 471 strikeouts. He also earned 56 saves. A save happens when a relief pitcher finishes a close game without letting the other team score too much.
In 1979, Sid Monge was chosen to be an All-Star. This means he was one of the best players in his league that year. That season, he had a great record of 12 wins and 10 losses with a 2.40 ERA.
A Famous First Hit
On July 19, 1982, a famous baseball player named Tony Gwynn got his very first major league hit off Sid Monge. At that time, Monge was pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies. Tony Gwynn later became a Hall of Famer for the San Diego Padres.
Life After Playing Baseball
After his playing career, Sid Monge became a pitching coach. A pitching coach helps pitchers improve their skills.
Coaching Career
Sid Monge has coached for many different baseball teams. In 2010, he became the pitching coach for the Sultanes de Monterrey in Mexico. Before that, he coached for several teams in the St. Louis Cardinals farm system. These teams included the State College Spikes and the New Jersey Cardinals. He also coached for the Potomac Cannons, Johnson City Cardinals, and Peoria Chiefs. In 1995, he coached for the Jamestown Jammers, which was part of the Detroit Tigers system. During the baseball offseason, he works in the Mexican Winter League. He coaches third base for the Venados de Mazatlán.
Hall of Fame Induction
On June 14, 2004, Sid Monge was honored for his career. He was inducted into the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame. This is a very special award for baseball players in Mexico.
