Cerutti was shuttled back and forth between the Blue Jays' bullpen and starting rotation in his first several seasons. While he never showed overpowering stuff, he was effective when he overcame a tendency to allow home runs. On July 2, 1986, the southpaw threw a record four wild pitches against Boston. In 1989 he helped Toronto to an AL East title by winning 11 games in 31 starts while posting a 3.07 ERA. His ERA ballooned to 4.76 the following year, however, and he ended his career after one season with the Tigers. (TF)
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 25, 1986:
At Cleveland, Pat Tabler is at bat for Toronto when pitcher John Cerutti picks Joe Carter off 1B unassisted. Cerutti beats Carter back to the bag. This same play occurred last month in an A's-Twins game.
»April 23, 1991:
In the top of the 6th at Fenway, the Jays John Olerud is at bat when Sox pitcher Roger Clemens catches Joe Carter napping and picks off the baserunner unassisted at 1B. Carter was caught by pitcher John Cerutti the same way in 1986.
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