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Baseball Biography

Jim Palmer

“Jim P”

American · Zephyrhills, USA · Born 15 October 1945

Pitcher
268
career wins
2.86
career e r a
3
cy young awards
2212
career k

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American Hall of Famer and Baltimore Orioles legend whose exceptional control, late-career comeback and three Cy Young Awards produced 268 career victories and a partnership with Brooks Robinson that defined an era.

Jim Palmer was the Baltimore Orioles' ace for two decades, winning three AL Cy Young Awards and four World Series championships. Known for his beautiful mechanics, exceptional control, and devastating fastball-change combination, Palmer never gave up a grand slam in 3,948 innings — one of the most remarkable statistical anomalies in baseball history. He later became one of baseball's most recognisable television personalities.

Famous For

Cy Young Award winner and Hall of Fame pitcher

Playing Style

How They Played

Right-handed pitcher with excellent control and durability

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of the greatest pitchers in Orioles history

Career Journey

Timeline

1965 📌 MLB debut with Baltimore Orioles
1966 🏆 World Series champion
1970 🏆 World Series champion and Cy Young Award
1973 🥇 Cy Young Award winner
1975 🥇 Cy Young Award winner
1977 🎯 268 career wins milestone
1984 📌 Retired from professional baseball
1990 🥇 Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Career Timeline — Jim Palmer
1965
MLB debut with Baltimore Orioles
1966
World Series champion
1970
World Series champion and Cy Young Award
1973
Cy Young Award winner
1975
Cy Young Award winner
1977
268 career wins milestone
1984
Retired from professional baseball
1990
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame