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    BobPurkey

    • Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      14/7/1929
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right

    Career Stats

    • W-L
      129-115
    • ERA
      3.79
    • K
      793
    • WHIP
      1.27
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    Biography

    Position Pitcher
    Birthdate14/7/1929
    BAT/THRRight/Right

    Career History

    Pittsburgh           Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates1954-1957, 1966-1966 (5 Seasons)
    St. Louis            Cardinals
    St. Louis Cardinals1965-1965 (1 Season)
    Cincinnati           Reds
    Cincinnati Reds1959-1964 (6 Seasons)
    Cincinnati           Redlegs
    Cincinnati Redlegs1958-1958 (1 Season)

    MLB News

    Bill Mazeroski: 'I got to live a dream' in MLB

    Bill Mazeroski: 'I got to live a dream' in MLB

    After his passing on Friday, we look back at when Bill Mazeroski recounted his famous walk-off home run in the 1960 World Series for the Pirates.
    Mazeroski, known for 1960 World Series walk-off homer, dies at 89

    Mazeroski, known for 1960 World Series walk-off homer, dies at 89

    Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89.
    Munetaka Murakami 'comfortable' in Cactus League debut

    Munetaka Murakami 'comfortable' in Cactus League debut

    Munetaka Murakami was a late arrival for his first spring training game with the Chicago White Sox.
    Alonso feeling 'fantastic,' homers in spring debut for Orioles

    Alonso feeling 'fantastic,' homers in spring debut for Orioles

    Pete Alonso said he was "happy to break the seal" on his stint in Baltimore by homering over the left-center-field fence in his spring training debut Friday.
    World Baseball Classic history: All-time winners, more stats

    World Baseball Classic history: All-time winners, more stats

    The World Baseball Classic brings out the best in baseball on a global scale. Learn more about the tournament's all-time winners, MVPs and more.
    Padres reliever Yuki Matsui injures groin, putting WBC status in question

    Padres reliever Yuki Matsui injures groin, putting WBC status in question

    San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui's status for Japan in the World Baseball Classic could be in doubt after the left-hander ended a batting practice session early due to left groin tightness.
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