• Bartolo’s 18 wins in 1999 were the most by an Indian during the decade.
• In 2000, Bartolo became the first Indians hurler to top 200 strikeouts since Dennis Eckersley in 1976.
• In 2000, Bartolo tied Bob Feller’s Cleveland record by striking out the first six Blue Jays he faced in a July game.
• Bartolo earned his 100th victory against the Kansas City Royals at the end of the 2003 season.
• In 2004, Bartolo became the first pitcher since Bobo Newsom to win 18 games with an ERA over 5.00.
• Bartolo won six games against the Rangers during the 2004 season.
• In 2005, Bartolo became the first Angel to win the Cy Young Award since Dean Chance in 1964.
• Bartolo was just the third Angel to lead the league in wins. Clyde Wright and Nolan Ryan were the first two.
• Bartolo is the only major leaguer to win 14 or more games each year between 1998 and 2005.
• Bartolo’s 39-20 mark with the Angels in his first two years gave him the club record for winning percentage for 50+ decisions.
• During Bartolo’s first few years with the Indians, Omar Vizquel served as his interpreter. Cleveland’s Puerto Rican-born community relations director Allen Davis also took him under his wing.
• Bartolo and his wife Rosanna have three kids—Bartolo Jr., Emilio and Wilder.

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