Camilo Pascual
The curveball was Camilo Pascual's calling card, and in 1963 it carried him to the best season of his 18-year career. His 21-9 record and 2.46 ERA that year represented the peak of a pitcher who consistently frustrated hitters with one of baseball's most devastating breaking balls.
Pascual's career numbers tell the story of steady excellence rather than flashy dominance. His 174-170 record and 3.63 ERA span an era when run scoring was climbing, making his 106 career ERA+ a solid mark. The Cuban right-hander struck out 2,167 batters in 2,931 innings, impressive totals for a pitcher who relied more on movement than overpowering velocity.
Five All-Star selections highlight Pascual's reputation among his peers, who knew that facing his curveball meant a long afternoon at the plate. He bridged the gap between the Washington Senators and Minnesota Twins, providing stability during the franchise's transition.
Career · Hitting
18 seasons| Year | Team | G | AB | HR | RBI | AVG | OPS | OPS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | WS1 | 48 | 30 | 0 | 1 | .133 | .361 | — |
| 1955 | WS1 | 43 | 32 | 0 | 0 | .219 | .461 | — |
| 1956 | WS1 | 43 | 58 | 0 | 2 | .138 | .387 | — |
| 1957 | WS1 | 32 | 50 | 0 | 1 | .140 | .329 | — |
| 1958 | WS1 | 31 | 57 | 0 | 6 | .158 | .386 | — |
| 1959 | WS1 | 32 | 86 | 0 | 3 | .302 | .666 | — |
| 1960 | WS1 | 27 | 51 | 1 | 8 | .176 | .583 | — |
| 1961 | MIN | 35 | 85 | 0 | 4 | .165 | .411 | — |
| 1962 | MIN | 34 | 97 | 2 | 19 | .268 | .682 | — |
| 1963 | MIN | 33 | 92 | 0 | 12 | .250 | .604 | — |
| 1964 | MIN | 36 | 94 | 0 | 8 | .181 | .500 | — |
| 1965 | MIN | 27 | 60 | 2 | 8 | .200 | .542 | — |
| 1966 | MIN | 21 | 37 | 0 | 1 | .216 | .480 | — |
| 1967 | WS2 | 28 | 51 | 0 | 2 | .176 | .432 | — |
| 1968 | WS2 | 31 | 65 | 0 | 5 | .185 | .379 | — |
| 1969 | WS2 | 22 | 17 | 0 | 1 | .235 | .471 | — |
| 1970 | LAD | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1971 | CLE | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .600 | 1.400 | 205 |
| Career | 542 | 967 | 5 | 81 | .205 | — | — | |
Career · Pitching
18 seasons| Year | Team | G | IP | W | L | ERA | ERA+ | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | WS1 | 48 | 119.3 | 4 | 7 | 4.22 | 92 | 60 | 1.567 |
| 1955 | WS1 | 43 | 129.0 | 2 | 12 | 6.14 | 65 | 82 | 1.767 |
| 1956 | WS1 | 39 | 188.7 | 6 | 18 | 5.87 | 68 | 162 | 1.500 |
| 1957 | WS1 | 29 | 175.7 | 8 | 17 | 4.10 | 93 | 113 | 1.389 |
| 1958 | WS1 | 31 | 177.3 | 8 | 12 | 3.15 | 123 | 146 | 1.274 |
| 1959 | WS1 | 32 | 238.7 | 17 | 10 | 2.64 | 148 | 185 | 1.135 |
| 1960 | WS1 | 26 | 151.7 | 12 | 8 | 3.03 | 126 | 143 | 1.266 |
| 1961 | MIN | 35 | 252.3 | 15 | 16 | 3.46 | 116 | 221 | 1.209 |
| 1962 | MIN | 34 | 257.7 | 20 | 11 | 3.32 | 119 | 206 | 1.145 |
| 1963 | MIN | 31 | 248.3 | 21 | 9 | 2.46 | 141 | 202 | 1.152 |
| 1964 | MIN | 36 | 267.3 | 15 | 12 | 3.30 | 108 | 213 | 1.283 |
| 1965 | MIN | 27 | 156.0 | 9 | 3 | 3.35 | 104 | 96 | 1.212 |
| 1966 | MIN | 21 | 103.0 | 8 | 6 | 4.89 | 72 | 56 | 1.388 |
| 1967 | WS2 | 28 | 164.7 | 12 | 10 | 3.28 | 101 | 106 | 1.154 |
| 1968 | WS2 | 31 | 201.0 | 13 | 12 | 2.69 | 111 | 111 | 1.194 |
| 1969 | WS2 | 19 | 62.7 | 2 | 5 | 7.04 | 51 | 37 | 1.676 |
| 1970 | LAD | 10 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.57 | 151 | 8 | 1.214 |
| 1971 | CLE | 9 | 23.3 | 2 | 2 | 3.09 | 112 | 20 | 1.200 |
| Career | 529 | 2930.7 | 174 | 170 | — | — | 2167 | — | |
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