David Palmer (baseball)

David Palmer (baseball)
David Palmer
Pitcher
Born: October 19, 1957 (1957-10-19) (age 54)
Glens Falls, New York
Batted: Right Threw: Right 
MLB debut
September 9, 1978 for the Montreal Expos
Last MLB appearance
June 30, 1989 for the Detroit Tigers
Career statistics
Win-Loss Record     64-59
ERA     3.78
Strikeouts     748
Teams

David William Palmer, Jr. (born October 19, 1957 in Glens Falls, New York), is a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1978-1989. Palmer would play for the Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and Detroit Tigers.

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Early life

Palmer was a star pitcher for the Glens Falls High School baseball team until he graduated in 1976. He pitched alongside fellow future Major League Baseball pitcher Dave LaPoint.

Montreal

Palmer was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 21st round (489th overall) of the 1976 amateur entry draft. He pitched in the Expos organization until 1985. Although he made his major league debut in 1978, he pitched only a handful of minor league games in 1981 due to injuries, and had to fight his way back from Triple-A in 1982, where he made nine minor league starts. Additionally, he did not throw a single pitch in 1983 due to injuries.

On April 21, 1984, Palmer made an unusual kind of baseball history when he threw a five-inning perfect game in the second game of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals. Officials called the game on account of rain, and major-league baseball officials later struck the game from baseball's official list of perfect games since it only lasted five innings.[1]

He was granted free agency on November 12, 1985.

Atlanta

Palmer was signed by the Atlanta Braves on February 13, 1986, shortly before pitchers and catchers were to report to spring training. Having his best season statistically, Palmer was granted free agency on November 12, 1986. After testing the free agent waters for the second time in his career, Palmer decided to re-sign with the Braves on December 19, 1986. However, Palmer's second season in Atlanta did not prove to duplicate his first, and he was granted free agency on November 9, 1987.

Philadelphia

Palmer was signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Phillies on December 18, 1987. Although Palmer pitched reasonably well for the Phillies, he was released on October 13, 1988.

Detroit and beyond

Palmer was signed as a free agent by the Detroit Tigers on February 25, 1989, shortly before the exhibition season began in spring training. Although Palmer broke camp with the Tigers, he pitched poorly and was demoted after making five starts. After making 10 minor league starts, Palmer was released by the Detroit Tigers on July 13, 1989. On July 27, 1989 Palmer signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. Palmer finished the season in the minor leagues, and never pitched in the major leagues with the Indians. He was released on October 26, 1989.

Personal life

Palmer has a son, John Brandon "Chili" Palmer and two daughters, Liza Michelle Palmer and Leah Victoria Palmer.

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