Byron McLaughlin
Byron McLaughlin | |
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Van Nuys, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 18, 1977, for the Seattle Mariners | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 27, 1983, for the California Angels | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 16–25 |
Earned run average | 5.11 |
Strikeouts | 248 |
Teams | |
Byron Scott McLaughlin (born September 29, 1955) is an American former
After his career, McLaughlin allegedly worked in the counterfeit consumer goods industry in
. In 1990, he was arrested for trafficking the counterfeit shoes and money laundering. He pleaded guilty to the money laundering charges, and proceeded to post bail. Before being sentenced, McLaughlin fled and his current whereabouts are unknown.Early life
McLaughlin was born on September 29, 1955, in
Professional career
Early career
On December 24, 1974, the
Seattle Mariners
On January 8, 1977, McLaughlin signed with the
McLaughlin split the 1978 season between the major leagues and minors. McLaughlin made his season debut with Seattle on April 25, against the California Angels.
In March 1979, McLaughlin re-signed with the Mariners.
In 1980, McLaughlin started the season with the Seattle Mariners. In June, the Cleveland Indians were reportedly attempting to trade for McLaughlin and teammate
Later career
On December 12, 1980, McLaughlin was traded to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Willie Norwood.[26] McLaughlin played with the Twins during spring training in 1981.[27] However, on March 31, Minnesota released him. In the 1981 and 1982 seasons, McLaughlin played in the Mexican League.[28][29] He moved his primary residence to Hermosillo during his two-year stint in Mexico.[30] In August 1982, he joined the Spokane Indians, who were Triple-A affiliates of the California Angels at the time.[31] With the Indians that season, McLaughlin went 1–0 with a 1.26 ERA, and nine strikeouts in six games, one of which was a start.[32]
After spring training in 1983, the California Angels assigned McLaughlin to minor league camp in
Later life
In October 1984, a
Lewin also discovered that half of all counterfeit footwear in Mexico could be traced back to McLaughlin's business. McLaughlin pleaded guilty to the money laundering charges, but fled the county before being sentenced. While it is believed he has been living near Cannes in France for years, he has moved from that spot and his whereabouts are now unknown as he is a fugitive from justice.[38]
See also
References
- General references
- "Byron McLaughlin Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
- "Byron McLaughlin Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
- Inline citations
- ^ "Byron McLaughlin Stats". BaseballAlmanac.com. Baseball Almanac. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
- ^ "A Million Miles To Go". The Palm Beach Post. April 21, 1974. p. E4. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
- ^ "Byron McLaughlin Trades and Transactions". BaseballAlmanac.com. Baseball Almanac. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
- ^ "Miami Win Trims Expos' South Lead". The Palm Beach Post. May 22, 1974. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
- ^ "West Palm Stops Yanks". The Palm Beach Post. June 7, 1974. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
- ^ "Orioles humbled by Salinas, 12-2". Lodi News-Sentinel. April 18, 1975. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
- ^ "Mariners Cool Down Orioles". Gettysburg Times. Associated Press. July 26, 1979. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "1976 Victoria Cowboys". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "Greene Sold To Brewers By cowboys". The Victoria Advocate. December 7, 1976. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "1977 Seattle Mariners Minor League Affiliates". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ISBN 0-691-00744-6.
- ^ a b "Byron McLaughlin 1977 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Byron McLaughlin 1978 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "Apr 25, 1978, Mariners at Angels Box Score and Play by Play". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "McLaughlin Sent Down". Reading Eagle. Associated Press. June 28, 1978. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "Scoreboard". Daily Union. July 29, 1978. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "Names And Faces". Spokane Daily Chronicle. December 21, 1978. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ISBN 0-313-32268-6.
- ^ "People: More surgery for Van Brocklin, divorce for O.J." The Modesto Bee. March 10, 1979. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Byron McLaughlin 1979 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "A's Deck Mariners Again". Ellensburg Daily Record. April 17, 1979.
- ^ "Mariners play Cupid, leave manager in dark". The Baltimore Sun (subscription required). Associated Press. August 13, 1979. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ Dowd, John (August 14, 1979). "Hard times in Seattle". The Miami News. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "Red Sox notebook; Brohamer to A's? Sullivan trying". Boston Globe. June 9, 1980. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "Byron McLaughlin 1980 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "Swamps may make Brewers contenders next year". United Press International. Ellensburg Daily Record. December 13, 1980. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "White Sox snap Jays' streak; Twins slip by Mets". St. Petersburg Times. Associated Press; United Press International. March 26, 1981. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ Blanchette, John (September 7, 1982). "Tribe trips on foreign aid". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Comeback players lead Angels past Royals". Lawrence Journal-World. Associated Press. July 2, 1983. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ Weyler, John (June 13, 1983). "Angels Get a Good Start on Way to Long Loss". Los Angeles Times (subscription required). Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ Blanchette, John (August 13, 1982). "Salt Lake gets away with split". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ a b "Byron McLaughlin Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 21, 2011.
- ^ "Sports Transactions". The Sumter Daily Item. Associated Press. April 5, 1983. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ Newhan, Ross (June 7, 1983). "California Ends Road Trip With a Disarming Loss, 9-7". Los Angeles Times (subscription required). Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Byron McLaughlin 1983 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ a b Weyler, John (August 18, 1983). "McLaughlin Optioned, Angry at McNamara, Bavasi". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "Davis, Hurt at Forum, Out at Least 6 Weeks". Los Angeles Times. October 14, 1984. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ a b c MacFarquhar, Larissa (March 19, 2007). "Bag Man". The New Yorker. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "Court rejects beyond-borders case". UPI. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)