Curtis Montague Schilling
- Born:
- November 14, 1966, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Professional Baseball Pitcher (Retired), Baseball Analyst
Early Life and Education
- Graduated from Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Attended Yavapai College before being drafted.
Career and Major Achievements
- Selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the second round of the 1986 MLB draft.
- Played for the Baltimore Orioles (1988-1990), Houston Astros (1991), Philadelphia Phillies (1992-2000), Arizona Diamondbacks (2000-2003), and Boston Red Sox (2004-2008).
- Three-time World Series champion (2001, 2004, 2007).
- Six-time All-Star (1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004).
- Two-time NL strikeout leader (1997, 1998).
- ALCS MVP (2004).
- Roberto Clemente Award (2001).
- After retirement, worked as a baseball analyst for ESPN. His tenure there ended when he shared a post that was viewed as transphobic, often referred to as the "curt schilling fired tweet" incident.
Notable Works
- Co-founder of video game developer Green Monster Games, which later became 38 Studios.
- ESPN Baseball Analyst (until 2016).
Legacy and Impact
Curt Schilling is remembered as one of the most dominant pitchers of his era, particularly known for his postseason performances. While his on-field achievements are widely recognized, his post-baseball career has been marked by controversy, impacting his overall legacy.