Although his career save total was not outstanding (22), Stock compiled excellent
win-loss marks in relief with the Orioles. He was 5-0 in 1961 and went 100 games
from July 1962 to July 1964 without a defeat, including 7-0 in 1963. He later became
a successful pitching coach.
(FK)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 26, 1963: Cleveland C John Romano suffers a fractured finger, which will keep him out of the lineup for five weeks, and the Indians compound the fracture by losing twice to the first-place Orioles 10–6 and 6–1. Baltimore reliever Wes Stock picks up both victories in the doubleheader with five innings of work.
»July 15, 1964:
In the first of two with Cleveland, Wes Stock wins his 12th straight game, all in relief, winning 5–3. The A's take the nightcap 3–2 in KC.
»July 28, 1965: RF Tony Conigliaro suffers a broken left wrist when hit by a Wes Stock pitch in a 6–0 Boston win. He will miss 24 games.