Dwight Eugene “Doc” Gooden (created November 16, 1964), nicknamed “Dr. K”, is an American retired professional baseball player. Gooden is a four-time MLB All-Star, and three-time World Series winner. While an associate of the Yankees, Gooden threw a no hitter in 1996.
Gooden signed together with the New York Yankees in 1996 as a free agent. After pitching badly in April and almost becoming released, he no hit the Seattle Mariners 2-0 at Yankee Stadium on May 14. He stopped the 1996 season at 11–7, his first winning record since 1991, however just briefly recovered his early type when he went 10-2 with a 3.09 ERA from April 27 till August 12. It will be the final time he’d win more than 9 matches in a season. Gooden was left off the 1996 postseason roster because of injury and exhaustion. Gooden left Match 4 during the sixth inning using a 2–1 lead, but the Yankee bullpen faltered in the 8th and Gooden was left with all the no-decision. Returning to the Yankees during the 2000 season, Gooden just made 5 starts. Gooden stopped his career as a mop up reliever to get a tournament team. He made one relief appearance in every one of the initial two rounds of the playoffs, both times together with the Yankees trailing. Gooden failed to toss in the 2000 World Series from the Mets, though 2000 could be the 3rd time Gooden received a World Series ring in his career.
Ariel Gooden, Devin Gooden, Darren Gooden, Ashley Gooden, Dwight Gooden Jr.
Parents
Dan Gooden, Ella Mae Gooden
Nicknames
Dwight Eugene Gooden , Doc Gooden , Dr. K
Awards
National League Cy Young Award, Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year
Movies
The Best Last Best Plane Ride Ever
Star Sign
Scorpio
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Fact
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He compiled stats is his first 4 years that place him among the top pitchers of all time.1984: 17-9, ERA 2.60 and 276 Strikeouts (setting a rookie record). 1985: 23-4, ERA 1.53 and 268 strikeouts. 1986: 17-6, ERA 2.84 and 200 strikeouts. 1987: 15-7, ERA 3.21 and 148 strikeouts.
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His 16 year career record was 194-112 with an ERA of 3.51, 2800.2 innings pitched, and 2293 strikeouts.
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Made major league debut on 7 April 1984.
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Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 1984 Rookie All-Star Team.
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Children: Ariel, Devin, Darren, Ashley by his estranged wife, Monica; Dwight Jr. by former gilfriend, Debra Hamilton.
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Member of 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets team. Member of 1988 National League Eastern Division Champion New York Mets team. Member of 1996 and 2000 World Series Champion New York Yankees teams. Member of 1998 and 1999 American League Central Division Cleveland Indians team.
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Finished 4th in voting for 1985 National League MVP.
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1984 National League Rookie of the Year.
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Named to 4 National League All Star Teams (1984-1986 and 1988).
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Pitcher for New York Mets (1984-1994), New York Yankees (1996-1997 and 2000), Cleveland Indians (1998-1999), Houston Astros (2000) and Tampa Devil Rays (2000).
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Threw a no-hitter for the Yankees against the Seattle Mariners in the 1996 season.
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Retired from baseball in 2000.
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Won the 1985 NL Cy Young Award while playing for the NY Mets.
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Ruthless People
1986
pitcher
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
ESPN 25: Who's #1?
2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
ESPN SportsCentury
2002
TV Series documentary
Himself
Star-Crossed
2002
TV Special
Himself
60 Minutes
2001
TV Series documentary
Himself - Former Baseball Player (segment "Darryl Strawberry")
2000 Official World Series
2000
Video documentary
Himself (New York Yankees Pitcher)
2000 American League Championship Series
2000
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Pitcher
1998 American League Championship Series
1998
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Cleveland Indians Pitcher
Sunday Night Baseball
1990-1997
TV Series
Himself - New York Yankees Pitcher / Himself - New York Mets Pitcher