Don Kirkwood
Appearance
Don Kirkwood | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Pontiac, Michigan, U.S. | September 24, 1949|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 13, 1974, for the California Angels | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 1, 1978, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 18–23 |
Earned run average | 4.37 |
Strikeouts | 194 |
Teams | |
Donald Paul Kirkwood (born September 24, 1949) is an American former professional
California Angels, Chicago White Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Kirkwood attended Oakland University
.
Professional career
In his first three minor league seasons, he had a win–loss record of 20–14 before making his MLB debut. His best season was 1975 with a win–loss record of 6–5 and an era of 3.11.
Personal life
In January 2020, he was inducted in the Hollie L. Lepely Hall of Honor class. He currently works at a total sports complex, giving pitching lessons.
References
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)