Tom Candiotti Memorabilia & Collectibles

 

Tom Candiotti was born on August 31, 1957 in Walnut Creek California. He was a right handed pitcher who stands 6’2”. The Candy Man or Candy as he was nicknamed was known for his knuckleball a pitch that was difficult for batters to hit and for umpires to check if it was a ball or a strike. Candiotti debut was with the Milwaukee Brewers in August 1983. He was drafted by Kansas City but was transferred to Milwaukee through the Rule 5 Draft. He had a quiet season with the Brewers which led him to sign with the Cleveland Indians. He stood out in Cleveland with a 72-65 record and only lost one season. In 1988, he posted 14-8, with 137 strike-outs and an earned run average of a 3.28. He helped the Toronto Blue Jays in their 1991 play-offs after he was transferred from Cleveland. After a year in Toronto, he saw action with the LA Dodgers and Oakland Athletics before he returned to Cleveland for his final MLB run in 1999. He is currently a TV and radio analyst for the Arizona Diamond Backs. He made 1735 strike-outs in his entire MLB career.

 

Commemorate The Candy Man’s legacy by grabbing his authentic souvenirs. Each represents a piece of his history and utters a timeline in his illustrious MLB career. There are lot to choose from, from signed baseball, autographed photos, and many more that will be worth your while. So don’t delay and grab one to uphold his greatness.