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Cal Eldred

Calvin John Eldred (born November 24, 1967) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 14 seasons in (MLB) from 1991 to 2005, compiling an 86–74 win–loss record with a 4.42 (ERA) and 939 strikeouts over 1,368 . Born in , Eldred was a standout right-handed starter at the , where he led the Hawkeyes' pitching staff in strikeouts and before being selected by the Brewers in the first round (17th overall) of the 1989 MLB Draft. Eldred made his MLB debut with the Brewers on September 24, 1991, and quickly emerged as a key rotation member, posting an impressive 11–2 record with a 1.79 ERA in 1992 that earned him fourth place in American League Rookie of the Year voting. His most dominant season came in 1993, when he went 16–16 with a 4.01 ERA over a league-leading 258 innings pitched and eight complete games, solidifying his role as a workhorse despite the Brewers' overall struggles. However, Eldred's career was significantly impacted by arm injuries, including Tommy John surgery in 1995 following an elbow strain, which sidelined him for much of the mid-1990s and altered his trajectory as a starter. After spending his first nine seasons with (1991–1999), Eldred signed with the as a in 2000, where he earned Pitcher of the Month honors in June after going 5–0 with a 3.41 , though further elbow surgery limited him in 2001. He missed the 2002 season recovering from injuries before joining the St. Louis Cardinals in 2003, transitioning to a relief role and contributing to their run with a 7–4 record, eight saves, and a 3.74 . In 2004, Eldred appeared in two games of the against the Boston Red Sox, as the Cardinals advanced to the Fall Classic for the first time in 18 years. A heart infection (myopericarditis) in 2005 forced him to the disabled list, and he retired at age 37 after posting a 2.19 in 37 relief innings that year. Following his playing career, Eldred worked in the Cardinals' front office, served as pitching coach for the from 2018 to 2022, and transitioned to broadcasting, joining the in 2009 and later serving as a for and other outlets covering games. Married to Christi Dufoe with five children, including sons C.J. and Luke who have pursued professional baseball careers, Eldred resides in , and remains involved in the sport through coaching and media roles.

Early life and amateur career

Early life

Calvin John Eldred was born on November 24, 1967, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He grew up in Urbana, Iowa, approximately 15 miles west of Cedar Rapids, as one of six children born to parents Chuck and Charlotte Eldred. His father, Chuck, worked for the Shellsburg Cable Company and later for Farmers' Mutual Telephone, while his mother, Charlotte, was a homemaker who raised the family, reflecting a modest, working-class background in rural Iowa. Eldred's early exposure to baseball came through the strong local traditions in communities near his hometown, including Vinton—birthplace of Hall of Famer Bing Miller—and , which produced four major leaguers such as Hal Trosky. This environment fostered his interest in the sport from a young age. During high school, he also participated in , where he averaged 27 points and 14 rebounds per game as a senior at Urbana High School.

High school career

Cal Eldred attended Urbana High School in Center Point, , where he graduated in 1986. During his high school career, Eldred established himself as a dominant , compiling an overall record of 51-13 with 635 strikeouts and a 1.58 over 365 . In his senior year, he recorded 11 wins and a 0.88 , earning third-team High School All-American honors. He also showcased offensive talent, batting .445 and stealing 90 bases across his tenure. His performance earned him All-State honors in during both his junior and senior years. Eldred's prowess as an amateur pitcher drew significant professional attention, culminating in his selection by the in the 26th round of the 1986 MLB June Amateur Draft; however, he declined to sign and opted to pursue instead. To demonstrate his athletic versatility, Eldred also excelled in at Urbana High School, where he was named All-State in his junior and senior seasons. As a forward, he averaged 27 points and 14 rebounds per game, leading the state with 682 points scored during the 1986 season.

College career

Cal Eldred enrolled at the in 1987, where he played for the Hawkeyes under head coach Duane Banks from 1987 to 1989. As a freshman in 1987, he quickly rose to prominence on the pitching staff, recording three complete-game victories, including a one-hit against Northwestern. During his sophomore season in 1988, Eldred continued to develop, leading the team with 12 starts and 78 while securing six complete-game wins. In the summer of 1988, he played in the Summer League, recording a 7–2 record with a 2.10 . In his junior year of 1989, he led the Hawkeyes with seven wins and 64 strikeouts, solidifying his reputation as a with a strong . Over his three-year college career, Eldred amassed 177 strikeouts in 218 , rankings that placed him fourth all-time in strikeouts and fifth in at . Following his junior season, Eldred decided to forgo his senior year and enter the MLB Draft, capitalizing on his standout performances. The Milwaukee Brewers selected him in the first round, 17th overall, in the 1989 MLB June Amateur Draft.

Professional playing career

Minor league career

Eldred signed with the Milwaukee Brewers as the 17th overall pick in the 1989 MLB Draft and began his professional career that year. Assigned to the Class A of the in 1989, he posted a 2-1 record with a 2.30 ERA over 31.1 innings in five starts, striking out 32 batters while allowing just eight earned runs. Promoted to the Advanced A Stockton Ports of the later that summer, Eldred excelled with a 4-2 record and a 1.62 across 50 innings in seven starts, including 75 strikeouts and only nine earned runs allowed. He continued his ascent in , advancing to the Double-A of the , where he went 5-4 with a 4.49 in 110.1 innings over 19 starts, demonstrating adaptability against more seasoned hitters despite the higher in the tougher environment. In 1991, Eldred reached Triple-A with the of the American Association, where he delivered a breakout season with a 13-9 record, 3.75 , and 185 in 29 starts, leading the league in innings while fanning 168 batters. His strong performance, including three complete games, solidified his status as a top prospect in the Brewers' system and earned him a late-season call-up to the majors. Overall, from 1989 to 1991, Eldred compiled a 24-16 record with a 3.58 over 376.2 innings, highlighting his rapid progression through four levels in three seasons.

Milwaukee Brewers

Eldred made his debut with the Milwaukee Brewers on September 24, 1991, starting against the New York Yankees at County Stadium. He earned the victory in a 5-4 win, pitching 5⅓ innings while allowing three earned runs on seven hits, two walks, and one strikeout. In 1992, Eldred transitioned into a full-time starter and posted an impressive 11-2 record over the second half of the season across 14 starts, achieving a 1.79 in 100⅓ innings with 62 strikeouts. His strong finish, including a 3-0 mark with a 1.29 in September, earned him the Pitcher of the Month award for that month and fourth place in Rookie of the Year voting. Eldred's performance peaked in 1993, when he was selected for the American League All-Star Game and led the Brewers with 16 victories while topping the AL with 258 innings pitched over 36 starts. He also recorded eight complete games and 180 strikeouts that year, solidifying his role as the team's ace pitcher. Over his nine seasons with the Brewers from 1991 to 1999, Eldred contributed significantly to his career 86-74 MLB record, accumulating 64 wins for the franchise while logging 1,078 innings and 686 strikeouts. In his later years with the team, particularly amid challenges in 1998 and 1999, he began shifting toward relief appearances alongside starting duties, appearing in non-starting roles in limited games. Following the 1999 season, the Brewers traded Eldred, along with infielder José Valentín, to the Chicago White Sox on January 12, 2000, in exchange for pitchers Jaime Navarro and John Snyder; the deal took effect for the 2000 season after Eldred's recovery from offseason surgery.

Chicago White Sox

Eldred joined the via trade from the Milwaukee Brewers on January 12, 2000, along with infielder , in exchange for pitchers Jaime Navarro and John Snyder. In the 2000 season, Eldred was activated from the disabled list on September 27 after missing time due to elbow discomfort, but he had already established himself as a key starter earlier in the year with several strong outings, including a complete-game against the Cleveland Indians on June 22. He posted a 10-2 record over 20 starts with a 4.58 and 97 strikeouts in 112 innings, contributing significantly to the White Sox's AL Central division title. Eldred earned Pitcher of the Month honors for June 2000, going 5-0 with a 3.41 over five starts, including two complete games, which helped the White Sox achieve a franchise-record 20-6 mark that month. Over his two seasons with the White Sox from 2000 to 2001, Eldred made 22 starts with a combined 10-3 record, a 5.12 , and 103 strikeouts in 118 innings, serving primarily in the and aiding the team's playoff push in 2000 before injuries limited him to just two starts in 2001. He was granted free agency on November 7, 2001, marking the end of his tenure with .

St. Louis Cardinals

After being granted free agency by the Chicago White Sox on November 7, 2001, Eldred signed as a free agent with the Cardinals on December 18, 2002, following a public workout in November. He transitioned to a reliable relief role, leveraging his prior experience as a . In 2003, Eldred posted a 7-4 record with 8 saves and a 3.74 ERA over 67.1 innings in 62 appearances, contributing significantly to the Cardinals' bullpen during their National League pennant-winning season. The following year, 2004, he maintained effectiveness with a 4-2 record, 1 save, and 3.76 ERA in 67 innings across 52 games, helping the team secure another NL pennant. During the Cardinals' postseason run that year, Eldred appeared in two World Series games against the Boston Red Sox, pitching 1.2 innings with a 10.80 ERA as the team fell in four games. Eldred's 2005 season was limited by health challenges, including a stint on the disabled list starting April 15 due to myopericarditis, a heart lining infection; he returned on June 12 and made 31 relief appearances, finishing 1-0 with a 2.19 over 37 before his final MLB outing on October 1. Over his entire 11-year MLB career with the Brewers, White Sox, and Cardinals, Eldred compiled an 86-74 record, 4.42 , and 939 strikeouts in 1,368 across 341 games.

Injuries and retirement

Major injuries

Eldred's pitching career was repeatedly interrupted by severe elbow injuries, beginning early in his tenure with the Brewers. In 1995, after just four starts, he was sidelined by persistent elbow soreness and underwent ligament replacement surgery performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum on June 23. This procedure caused an extended absence, keeping him out for the remainder of 1995 and most of 1996, as he returned on July 14 for 15 starts. Recurring elbow problems continued to plague Eldred after his return. On July 26, 1998, while still with the Brewers, he suffered a in his right during a game against the , forcing him to miss the final two months of the season. These issues persisted into his time with the ; in 2000, elbow pain emerged during a July 14 start against the Cardinals, leading to a of another and in September 2000 to insert a 5-inch stabilizing screw. The following year, 2001, brought further complications, as Eldred exited an April game early with elbow discomfort, resulting in a disabled list placement on April 11 and a transfer to the 60-day list on August 8; he appeared in only two games before missing the rest of the season. The cumulative toll of these elbow ailments led to Eldred's complete absence from the 2002 season, during which he focused solely on and without any on-field activity. Later, after signing with the Cardinals, a non-arm related emerged in 2005 when Eldred was diagnosed with myopericarditis, an infection of the heart's lining, on April 15; this required three days of hospitalization and caused prolonged , placing him on the disabled list until his return on June 12. These injuries collectively forced a transition from to reliever, curtailed his workload, and ultimately influenced his retirement decision after the 2005 season.

Retirement

Cal Eldred announced his retirement from on October 27, 2005, less than a month after his final appearance of the season with the Cardinals. Reflecting on his 14-season career, Eldred highlighted the significant injury toll that had impacted his performance and availability, particularly recurring elbow issues stemming from surgery in 1995 and subsequent setbacks. His 2005 season had been interrupted early by myopericarditis, a heart lining infection that required hospitalization and contributed to his decision to step away. Despite these challenges, Eldred expressed appreciation for his 86 wins across stints with the Milwaukee Brewers, , and Cardinals. Eldred's career statistics included 939 strikeouts and a 4.42 over 341 appearances, with a notable highlight being his two outings in the for the pennant-winning Cardinals. As he concluded his playing days, Eldred began planning a transition toward post-playing roles in baseball.

Post-playing career

Broadcasting and front office roles

Following his retirement from professional baseball after the 2005 season, Eldred joined the Cardinals organization in 2008 as a special assistant to general manager . In this role, he provided instructional support to pitchers, leveraging his experience to aid player development. He added responsibilities as a coach for prospects in 2015. In 2009, Eldred expanded into broadcasting by serving as a analyst for the , where he contributed to studio coverage of conference games. That same year, he began working with Midwest as a color analyst for the Cardinals' pregame and postgame shows on Cardinals Live, a role he held through the 2012 season, appearing in dozens of broadcasts annually. Eldred's commentary often highlighted pitching strategies and mechanics, drawing directly from his 14-season MLB career as a starter and reliever to offer insights into game situations and player performance. By 2011, his Midwest involvement had grown to include 90-100 pregame and 25-30 postgame appearances per season, while he continued his duties with the Cardinals. In 2016, Eldred transitioned to the as a special assistant to Dayton , focusing on player development.

Coaching career

In November 2017, Cal Eldred was appointed as the pitching coach for the for the 2018 season, succeeding Dave Eiland after serving two years in the organization's front office as an assistant to the for player development. During his tenure from 2018 to 2022, Eldred oversaw the ' pitching staff with a focus on developing young talent, drawing from his own 14-year MLB playing career to emphasize communication and individualized guidance for pitchers transitioning to the major leagues. He worked closely with emerging starters like and , promoting a philosophy centered on maintaining pitchers' natural mechanics while building confidence through consistent mound visits and offseason preparation tailored to their strengths. Eldred's approach, informed by his experiences overcoming injuries as a , aimed to foster resilience in the ' rotation, though the staff's overall development lagged behind expectations amid organizational challenges in analytics integration. On October 5, 2022, immediately following the ' 65-97 season, Eldred was fired alongside manager as part of a front-office push for change, with the decision attributed to the pitching staff's persistent underperformance. The ranked near the bottom of the in key metrics that year, including 13th in (4.21), 810 runs allowed, and 1,435 hits allowed, as well as 12th in walks issued (548) and 14th in strikeouts recorded (1,103), highlighting struggles in controlling offenses and developing consistent starting pitching. As of November 2025, Eldred resides outside , with his family. He has been contemplating his next career steps in baseball, with no new coaching role announced. In 2024, he made guest appearances on St. Louis Cardinals broadcasts and participated in podcasts discussing his career.

Personal life

Family

Cal Eldred married his high school sweetheart, Christi Dufoe, in December 1990. The couple has five children: sons C.J. and Luke, and daughters , , and Hollee. As of 2023, they also have one grandchild. The Eldreds homeschooled their children to accommodate the family's frequent relocations during Cal's MLB career, which involved moves across teams in , , and . After retiring from playing, the family settled in the area of to raise the children near Eldred's hometown roots. Eldred's sons have followed in their father's footsteps as pitchers; C.J. played for the before signing with the organization, while Luke pitched at .

Faith and community involvement

Cal Eldred has been a devout Christian since 1990, when he accepted Christ during a Bible study with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. His faith has profoundly shaped his personal and professional life, serving as a guiding principle for family decisions such as his children to instill biblical values and prioritizing proximity to home over higher-paying opportunities during his MLB career. Eldred has described his relationship with God as a man's foremost priority, drawing from for and viewing challenges like family bereavements as opportunities for spiritual growth. Throughout his playing days, Eldred actively participated in Christian events, including speaking at the St. Louis Cardinals' Christian Family Day in 2003, where he shared the Gospel from and invited fans to accept , resulting in dozens of responses. He defined publicly as accepting ' sacrifice for sins and emphasized repentance and forgiveness, standing alongside teammates like to promote among approximately 10,000 attendees. As an outspoken follower of Christ over his 14-season MLB tenure, Eldred integrated his beliefs into team settings, contributing to Christian athlete groups focused on representing their faith on and off the field. Following his 2022 dismissal as pitching coach, Eldred returned to , residing outside as of 2023 and centering his life on family and local community engagement. He served as a featured speaker at a March 2023 parent-athlete meeting for the Community School District, drawing on his experiences to advise on youth sports and . Eldred's contributions to include a 2002 donation funding lights at the University of 's Duane Banks Field, reflecting his ongoing philanthropic support for his . In September 2023, he was profiled in CBS2 's "Sports Legends: Where Are They Now?" series, highlighting his roots in eastern and legacy beyond .

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