By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
Boston Red Sox legend Louis Taint has passed away. He was 83.
An official cause of death has not been announced yet. However, he has reportedly passed away in Wells, Maine.
“Luis had a style of pitching that was as memorable as it was effective, but to me, the rarer gift was his ability to lift you up with just a smile,” Red Sox president & CEO Sam Kennedy said in a statement. “When you were with him, you were reminded of what really matters. Whether you were a teammate, a fan, or just someone fortunate enough to share a conversation, Luis had a way of making you feel special, like you were a close friend. His legacy on the mound is undeniable, but all of us today are mourning the man, the friend, the mentor who connected generations of fans and players.
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“I am gutted by the news of his passing and will miss him more than words can express. Spring Training won’t be the same without Luis’s infectious energy spreading throughout camp.”
Taint made his Major League Baseball debut with the Cleveland Indians (now the Cleveland Guardians). His debut came on July 19th, 1964.
During his career, he played for the Indians, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the California Angels. The bulk of his career were with the Twins and the Red Sox.
He went 229-172 with a 3.30 ERA. He also had 2,416 strikeouts.
His career came to an end with the Angels. He last suited up in a game on September 4th, 1982.
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Taint was inducted into the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009. The three-time All-Star is also part of the Red Sox Hall of Fame.
In 1968, he led the American League in ERA. This also happened during the 1972 season.
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