Born: (1953-11-06) November 6, 1953 (age 70) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
June 8, 1975, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
July 7, 1993, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
Win–loss record
177–122
Earned run average
3.33
Strikeouts
1,673
Teams
Pittsburgh Pirates (1975–1985)
California Angels (1985–1987)
New York Mets (1987)
New York Yankees (1988–1989)
Montreal Expos (1989)
Minnesota Twins (1990)
Toronto Blue Jays (1990)
Los Angeles Dodgers (1991–1992)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1993)
Career highlights and awards
All-Star (1977)
World Series champion (1979)
MLB ERA leader (1977)
Pitched a no-hitter on August 9, 1976
John Robert Candelaria (born November 6, 1953) is a Puerto Rican-American former Major League Baseball pitcher. Nicknamed "the Candy Man", he played in MLB during the years 1975–1993 for eight teams, the Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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1983. The pitching staff was a ragtag bunch led by the "Candy-Man" JohnCandelaria's 14 wins (nine losses), with five other pitchers winning ten or more...
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League. As the Pirates, Charleston excelled in pitching as in 1973 JohnCandelaria led the league with a 10–2 record. The following year, the Pirates...
struck first in the second on Rich Gedman's RBI single with two on off JohnCandelaria, but after pitching five shutout innings, Oil Can Boyd allowed a game-tying...
the same season, joining Matt Garza, Chris Bosio, Jerry Reuss, and JohnCandelaria. After posting a 9.49 ERA in six games from July 25 through August...
waivers by the Yankees from the San Francisco Giants. August 29, 1989: JohnCandelaria was traded by the Yankees to the Montreal Expos for Mike Blowers. August...
for Danny Murtaugh, Chuck Tanner, and Jim Leyland, the other being JohnCandelaria). With the Dodgers, he won the 1981 World Series over the New York...
for Lee Guetterman, Clay Parker, and Wade Taylor. January 15, 1988: JohnCandelaria was signed as a free agent by the Yankees. March 30, 1988: Orestes...
wins (third, tied with Bob Forsch, Rick Reuschel, and JohnCandelaria) and ERA (2.78, fifth). John finished 12th in NL Most Valuable Player (MVP) voting...
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Young (minors) were traded by the Mets to the California Angels for JohnCandelaria. Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg...
Acquired Eric Davis and Kip Gross from the Cincinnati Reds for Tim Belcher and John Wetteland. December 11, 1991: Acquired Rudy Seánez from the Cleveland Indians...
called two no-hitters: by the Pirates' JohnCandelaria vs. Los Angeles on August 9 (for ABC) and the Giants' John Montefusco at Atlanta on September 29...
Griffin from the Phillies for Kent Tekulve. Then he was dealt along with JohnCandelaria and George Hendrick from the Pirates to the Angels for Pat Clements...
the abuse became so horrific that Angels players George Hendrick and JohnCandelaria stepped in to create a human shield between Saxon and one of her greatest...
Carter one round later. The Pirates also did well, selecting pitcher JohnCandelaria in round two and second baseman Willie Randolph in round seven. Some...
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Diego Padres Andy Messersmith 2.29 1976 John Denny 2.52 St. Louis Cardinals Doug Rau 2.57 1977 JohnCandelaria 2.34 Pittsburgh Pirates Tom Seaver† 2.58...
Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Pitchers 26 Jim Bibby 22 Bert Blyleven 45 JohnCandelaria 41 Joe Coleman 17 Dock Ellis 23 Grant Jackson 25 Bruce Kison 44 Rick...