Mark Langston
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Mark Edward Langston (born August 20, 1960 in San Diego, California) is an American left-handed former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners (1984-89), Montreal Expos (1989), California and Anaheim Angels (1990-97), San Diego Padres (1998) and Cleveland Indians (1999).
In 1989, Langston was in a trade which sent him to Montreal and Randy Johnson to the Mariners.
In 1990, he pitched the first seven innings for a 2-0 combined no-hitter with Mike Witt. Witt, who had pitched a perfect game back in 1984, tossed the final two frames.
Langston compiled a career 179-158 record with 2464 strikeouts and a 3.97 ERA in 2962.2 innings.
Highlights
- 4-time All-Star (1987, 1991-93)
- 7-time AL Gold Glove (1987-88, 1991-95)
- 3-time led league in strikeouts (1984, 1986-87)
- Twice Top 10 Cy Young Award (1987, 1991)
External links
- Mark Langston at:
- *[Baseball Library (profile)]
- *[Baseball reference (career statistics)]
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