Gardner made his major league debut with the Mets on July 29, 1984, pitching a perfect ninth inning in the Mets' 5–1 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Shea Stadium.[1] He appeared in thirty games for the Mets in 1984 and 1985, going 1–3 with a 6.03 earned run average.
During the off-season, Boston acquired Lee Smith to assume closing duties for 1988. After starting the season in the Red Sox's bullpen, Gardner was moved into the starting rotation on June 28. In his first start, Gardner gave up only one earned run in seven innings pitched to earn the win.[3] Gardner won his first four decisions as a starter, and enjoyed career highs in wins (8), strikeouts (106), ERA (3.50) and innings pitched (149) for the season.
Gardner spent two more seasons with the Red Sox before being traded to the San Diego Padres for two minor leaguers on December 15, 1990. Gardner pitched poorly in San Diego, and was released on May 31, 1991. He signed with the Kansas City Royals a month later, spending most of the season with their American Association affiliate, the Omaha Royals. Gardner only gave up one earned run in 5.2 innings with the big league club, however, he was released on August 8, 1991.
Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Baseball Almanac, or Retrosheet, or Pura Pelota (Venezuelan Winter League)
January 01, 1970
gardner, wesley, brian, gardner, born, april, 1961, american, former, major, league, baseball, pitcher, drafted, york, mets, 22nd, round, 1982, major, league, baseball, draft, university, central, arkansas, pitcherborn, 1961, april, 1961, benton, arkansas, bat. Wesley Brian Gardner born April 29 1961 is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher who was drafted by the New York Mets in the 22nd round of the 1982 Major League Baseball draft out of the University of Central Arkansas Wes GardnerPitcherBorn 1961 04 29 April 29 1961 age 63 Benton Arkansas U S Batted RightThrew RightMLB debutJuly 29 1984 for the New York MetsLast MLB appearanceAugust 3 1991 for the Kansas City RoyalsMLB statisticsWin loss record18 30Earned run average4 90Strikeouts358TeamsNew York Mets 1984 1985 Boston Red Sox 1986 1990 San Diego Padres 1991 Kansas City Royals 1991 Contents 1 New York Mets 2 Boston Red Sox 3 Final season 4 Personal 5 References 6 External linksNew York Mets editGardner made his major league debut with the Mets on July 29 1984 pitching a perfect ninth inning in the Mets 5 1 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Shea Stadium 1 He appeared in thirty games for the Mets in 1984 and 1985 going 1 3 with a 6 03 earned run average Boston Red Sox editOn November 13 1985 Gardner was traded to the Boston Red Sox along with John Christensen Calvin Schiraldi and La Schelle Tarver for Bob Ojeda Tom McCarthy John Mitchell and Chris Bayer He emerged as the team s closer in 1987 leading Boston with ten saves On July 28 he made his first start since 1982 with the New York Penn League Little Falls Mets 2 During the off season Boston acquired Lee Smith to assume closing duties for 1988 After starting the season in the Red Sox s bullpen Gardner was moved into the starting rotation on June 28 In his first start Gardner gave up only one earned run in seven innings pitched to earn the win 3 Gardner won his first four decisions as a starter and enjoyed career highs in wins 8 strikeouts 106 ERA 3 50 and innings pitched 149 for the season Gardner s only post season appearance came in game three of the 1988 American League Championship Series against the Oakland Athletics 4 He replaced Mike Boddicker in the third inning with the Sox behind 6 5 and had a no decision in the 10 6 loss to the A s Final season editGardner spent two more seasons with the Red Sox before being traded to the San Diego Padres for two minor leaguers on December 15 1990 Gardner pitched poorly in San Diego and was released on May 31 1991 He signed with the Kansas City Royals a month later spending most of the season with their American Association affiliate the Omaha Royals Gardner only gave up one earned run in 5 2 innings with the big league club however he was released on August 8 1991 Seasons W L PCT ERA G GS CG SV IP H ER R HR BB K WP HBP 8 18 30 375 4 90 189 44 1 14 466 1 476 254 277 52 218 358 17 8 In 2001 Gardner was inducted into the University of Central Arkansas Bears Hall of Fame 5 Personal editGardner lists training bird dogs among favorite activities 6 References edit Chicago Cubs 5 New York Mets 1 1984 07 29 Toronto Blue Jays 5 Boston Red Sox 4 1987 07 28 Boston Red Sox 6 Cleveland Indians 1 1988 07 28 1988 American League Championship Series Game 3 1988 10 08 UCA Sports Retrieved 2009 11 02 1988 Topps 189 Wes Gardner The Trading Card Database www tradingcarddb com Retrieved 2017 08 30 External links editCareer statistics and player information from MLB or ESPN or Baseball Reference or Fangraphs or Baseball Reference Minors or Baseball Almanac or Retrosheet or Pura Pelota Venezuelan Winter League Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Wes Gardner amp oldid 1215783484, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
