Steve Dillon (baseball)
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Stephen Edward Dillon (born March 20, 1943) is an American former
left-handed pitcher whose professional career lasted for four seasons (1962–1965), including major league stints with the 1963 and 1964 New York Mets. While Dillon appeared in only three major league games during his career, all in relief, he pitched in the first-ever night game played at Shea Stadium on May 6, 1964.[1]
Listed at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and 160 pounds (73 kg), Dillon initially signed with the
He made the Mets' 28-man roster out of
minor league baseball
when the rosters were reduced to 25 men in May.
Dillon retired from baseball because of low minor league wages.Long Island.[1] Steve pitched in the Mets Old Timers game at Citi Field on August 27, 2022.
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)