batters against him. On October 29, Buehrle was announced as a finalist for the pitcher Gold Glove award, along with Sonny Gray and Dallas Keuchel. In three seasons with Toronto, Buehrle was 40–28 with a 3.79 ERA, appearing in one All-Star Game. Buehrle retired at age 36, having won 10 or more games for 15 consecutive seasons and pitching 200 or more innings in 14 consecutive seasons. Career statistics Honors Buehrle's number 56 was retired by the Chicago White Sox on June 24, 2017. Pitching style Buehrle threw a fastball, curveball, changeup, slider, and cut fastball. He was a command pitcher, relying more on finesse and accuracy than velocity. He was also known for being a contact pitcher, rather than striking out multiple batters. Buehrle often forced line outs, ground outs, and fly outs, with occasional strikeouts. He was considered an efficient pitcher, pitching quickly and keeping his pitch count low. Buehrle averaged 15.8 seconds between pitches, which is 2.1 seconds quicker than the next fastest pitcher. Personal life Buehrle and his wife Jamie have two children: a son (born July 26, 2007) and a daughter (born March 3, 2009). They live on a ranch in Missouri. Buehrle grew up following the St. Louis Cardinals. On December 5, 2009, Buehrle attended an Albert Pujols charity fundraiser. He, along with Tony La Russa, bid and won an opportunity to manage the Cardinals for a day at 2010 spring training. Buehrle then gave the prize to Mickey Cunningham, a girl with Down syndrome. Buehrle's wife Jamie had Orange County Choppers make a surprise motorcycle for him to celebrate his perfect game. Buehrle and his wife are known animal rights activists, owning four dogs, and have gone on record for criticizing NFL quarterback Michael Vick, who was convicted of running a dog fighting ring. Buehrle generated controversy when he said he had, at points during the 2010 season, hoped the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback would get injured. When he was traded to Toronto, he had to leave his pit bull, Slater, behind with his family due to Ontario's ban on the breed. See also List of Chicago White Sox award winners and league leaders List of Chicago White Sox no-hitters List of Major League Baseball no-hitters List of Major League Baseball perfect games List of Major League Baseball career games started leaders List of Major League Baseball career wins leaders List of Major League