Dick Tidrow

Dick Tidrow
Pitcher
Born: May 14, 1947 (1947-05-14) (age 64) San Francisco, California
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 18, 1972 for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
May 7, 1984 for the New York Mets
Career statistics
Win–Loss record	100–94
Earned run average	3.68
Strikeouts	975
Teams
Cleveland Indians (1972–1974) New York Yankees (1974–1979) Chicago Cubs (1979–1982) Chicago White Sox (1983) New York Mets (1984)
Career highlights and awards
2× World Series champion (1977, 1978)

Richard William Tidrow (born May 14, 1947 in San Francisco) was a Major League Baseball player for the Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and New York Mets from 1972 to 1984. He was primarily known as a setup man, or pitcher before the closer; however, on occasion he would also start games. His best seasons were with the Yankees when he helped the team to two World Series championships in 1977 and 1978. He was traded the following season to the Cubs for Ray Burris.

He acquired his nickname, "Dirt", while playing for the Yankees, for his somewhat unkempt appearance and his tendency to get his uniform shirt dirty even before the start of a game. His high kick and sidearm delivery anticipated the style of Dennis Eckersley.

He is currently the scouting director for the San Francisco Giants, overseeing a farm system that has produced several top pitching talents, including Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball all-time saves leaders

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference

Persondata
Name	Tidrow, Dick
Alternative names
Short description	American baseball player
Date of birth	May 14, 1947
Place of birth	San Francisco, California
Date of death
Place of death