Where is Steve Carlton today?

Having retired after the 1988 season, Carlton now lives in Colorado, where he has a “little bit of a tree farm.” Colorado needs rain, by the way.

Why did Steve Carlton stop talking to the press?

Under the tutelage of Phillies trainer Gus Hoefling, Carlton embarked on a rigorous physical regimen, including karate, meditation, and stretching his left arm in a bag of rice. He also stopped talking to the media in 1979, following a feud with a Philadelphia columnist.

How old is Steve Carlton?

77 years (December 22, 1944)Steve Carlton / Age

Who caught for Steve Carlton?

McCarver finished his career as the personal catcher for Steve Carlton for the Phillies in the late 1970s. Carlton preferred McCarver to Phillies regular Bob Boone. It was quipped that when Carlton and McCarver eventually died, they would be buried 60 feet, 6 inches apart.

Is Steve Carlton married?

Beverly CarltonSteve Carlton / Spouse (m. 1965–1998)

Why did the Cardinals trade Steve Carlton?

Still relatively young at 27, Carlton asked the Cardinals for a salary of $65,000 for 1972. The Cardinals balked, and Carlton held out. But a solution was found when the Phillies offered to send holdout pitcher Rick Wise to St. Louis in exchange for Carlton.

How fast did Steve Carlton throw?

Carlton had a fastball in the 95 mph range, and a big, slow-breaking curveball.

How tall is Steve Carlton?

6′ 4″Steve Carlton / Height

How fast was Steve Carlton’s fastball?

95 mph
Carlton had a fastball in the 95 mph range, and a big, slow-breaking curveball.

Has a pitcher ever thrown a no hitter and hit a home run?

Wise, Wes Ferrell (1931), Jim Tobin (1944), and Earl Wilson (1962) are the only pitchers to throw a no-hitter and hit a home run in the same game. On August 28 against the San Francisco Giants, Wise also hit two home runs.

How fast could Koufax throw?

Answer: While it is possible Koufax could hit 100 mph in his younger years, the fastest pitch he ever threw which was recorded was in the low 90s. Koufax was obviously one of the greatest pitchers in MLB history, but his breaking balls were what was so devastating.