LaMarr Hoyt

Dewey LaMarr Hoyt (born January 1, 1955 in Columbia, South Carolina) is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who led the American League in wins in 1982 and again in 1983 while with the Chicago White Sox. His 24 wins in 1983 gained him Cy Young Award honors for that season. After falling off quite a bit in 1984, he was dealt to the San Diego Padres for Ozzie Guillen, Tim Lollar and Luis Salazar. Hoyt return to form in 1985, gaining a position on the All-Star squad of the National League, and earning MVP honors in the game. Hoyt never fulfulled his potential due to his off-field struggles. In 2004, he earned a chance to give something back to the game as a roving instructor for the White Sox organization.

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January 1 - 1955 - Columbia, South Carolina - Pitcher - Major League Baseball - American League - Win - 1982 - 1983 - Chicago White Sox - Cy Young Award - San Diego Padres - Ozzie Guillen - Tim Lollar - Luis Salazar - 1985 - All-Star - National League

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Hoyt has been arrested twice for drug charges.

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Hoyt ended his 8-season career with a 98-68 record and a 3.99 ERA in 244 games, 172 starts. He pitched 42 complete games and 8 shutouts in all. Hoyt gave up 582 earned runs and struck out 681 in 1311 and 1/3 innings pitched.

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ERA - Complete game - Shutout - Earned run - Struck out - Innings pitched

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