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Dick Tidrow
Ultimate Mets Database popularity ranking: 711 of 1252 players
Richard William Tidrow
Born: May 14, 1947 at San Francisco, Cal.
Died: July 10, 2021 at Lee's Summit, Mo.
Throws: Right Bats: Right
Height: 6.04 Weight: 220

Dick Tidrow was the most popular Ultimate Mets Database daily lookup on July 14, 2021, July 15, 2021, July 17, 2021, and May 14, 2023.

First Mets game: April 2, 1984
Last Mets game: May 7, 1984

Share your memories of Dick Tidrow HERE IS WHAT OTHER METS FANS HAVE TO SAY: Catch the Rising Stars I remember going to a Reds-Mets game in 1984 when I was 12-years old. If I remember correctly, the Mets' theme that year was "Catch the Rising Stars," a reference to the youth movement taking place on the team with Gooden, Darling, etc. I believe Mike Torrez, famous for plunking Houston's Dickie Thon in the head, started the game. After Torrez walked about six guys and game up two homers, by the third inning, the Mets were already down 7-2. First-year Mets manager Davey Johnson slowly walked to the mound and called for 37-year-old Dick Tidrow. Tidrow proceeded to give up back-to-back homers, and the guy sitting across from me, on his 11th beer, proceeded to start removing his clothes shouting various obscenities at Tidrow. I'll never forget that scene as long as I live. Tidrow was a good-major-league pitcher, but was way past his prime with the Mets. Craig Swan next came into relieve, and was also smashed around the park. The Mets ended up losing the game 15-2 or something like that. jack If I'm not mistaken Tidrow's last game was an early May game against Cincinnatti. He, once again, did not pitch well. I noticed when he walked off the mound after getting hit hard a deep look of concern on his face. I remember him as a great Yankee and Indian. His moustache stands out like Rollie Fingers'. Kooz May 23, 2001 Nickname: "Dirt" Gilinfiji January 31, 2002 I was at Shea as a teenager and remember his coming in to relieve Mike Torrez (talk about pouring gasoline on the fire!). He promptly walks the bases loaded, then goes 2-0 on the next hitter before throwing a called strike. In true Shea fashion, the crowd of about 12,000 or so responded with a sarcastic, standing ovation! Classic. Kevin McLaughlin January 31, 2003 I believe he's the only guy to play for both NY teams, and both Chicago teams. Was part of the Purge of '84 as 3 veteran pitchers were cut during the season, along with Torrez and Swan. Steven Gallanter March 29, 2003 Actually Lance Johnson also played for both of the NY teams as well as both of the Chicago teams. As much as I hate the Yankees, Tidrow was a big part of the '77 and '78 teams. In '77 he finished games when Sparky was called in to "put out the fire" and in '78 he held the pitching staff together when Hunter was ineffective and Beattie and Clay were struggling. I remember reading a NY TIMES article by George Vecsey saying that the release of Tidrow, Torrez and Swan showed that Dave Johnson was commited to developing talent. Tidrow was an uncommonly versatile pitcher who made a contribution everywhere except with the Mets. Kiwiwriter June 18, 2004 When the Mets gave Tidrow the axe, he took it calmly. He knew he was done. Buzz March 18, 2005 Charley Smith also played for both NY teams and both Chicago teams. Back to Tidrow. Good trade by the Yanks when they got him, Chambliss and Cecil Upshaw from Cleveland for Fritz Peterson (the wife swapper), Steve Kline, Fred Beene & Tom Buskey. Tidrow did have some good years for the Yanks as a reliever and spot starter (something you don't see today). Of course by the time the Mets got Tidrow he was done. Tidrow also had a good rookie year in 1972 for the Indians going 14 - 15 with a very neat 2.77 ERA. Mike February 8, 2006 I was a huge Mets fan in the late 70's and 80's. In addition did not miss any Yankee playoff or World Series games from 76-78. Until I discovered this site tonight I did not even know he pitched for the Mets. What a surprise. He was one scary dude setting up for Lyle and Goose but what was he doing on the Mets? JT Corduroy April 28, 2006 If Mr. Dirt did contribute anything to baseball it was helping Guidry develop his slider Larry’s Mets Memories July 15, 2021 He has passed away. RIP. A modest man, a versatile ML pitcher. However, he was, for good or bad, a Yankee. His Mets “career” was about as significant as then-teammate Mike Torrez. (Also a Yank.) What is most embarrassing: a broadcaster who wouldn’t know better announces “Mets great Dean Chance/Dock Ellis has passed away” vs. "ex-MLB pitcher Tom Seaver is dead." UGH! The context of legacy can’t be emphasized enuff! Larry’s Mets Memories October 27, 2021 He has passed away. RIP. A modest man, a versatile ML pitcher. However, he was, for good or bad, a Yankee. His Mets “career” was about as significant as then-teammate Mike Torrez (also as Yanks.) What is most embarrassing: a broadcaster who wouldn’t know better announces “Mets great Dean Chance/Dock Ellis has passed away” vs.” ex-MLB pitcher Tom Seaver is dead.” UGH! The context of legacy can’t be emphasized enuff!

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