Bobby Shantz - Wikipedia
Robert Clayton Shantz (born September 26, 1925) is an American former professional baseball left-handed pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1949 through 1964, and won the 1952 American League Most Valuable Player Award as …
Bobby Shantz - Baseball-Reference.com
Sep 26, 2010 · Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Bobby Shantz. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
Legendary pitcher, oldest living Pirate Bobby Shantz turns 99, …
Former Pittsburgh Pirate Bobby Shantz, shown with the Pottstown and Methacton baseball teams, is celebrating his 99th birthday Sept. 26, 2024. He is the oldest living Pirates player.
Bobby Shantz Stats, Height, Weight, Research & History - Baseball Almanac
Bobby Shantz, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Saturday, September 26, 1925, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Shantz was 23 years old when he broke into the major leagues on May 1, 1949, with the Philadelphia Athletics.
Bobby Shantz Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News
Bobby Shantz Bio. Fullname: Robert Clayton Shantz; Born: 9/26/1925 in Pottstown, PA; High School: Pottstown, Pottstown, PA; Debut: 5/01/1949; Relationship(s): brother of Billy Shantz
Bobby Shantz - BR Bullpen - Baseball-Reference.com
Jan 19, 2022 · Bobby Shantz, the brother of Billy Shantz, was a terrific-fielding lefty who excelled both starting and relieving during a 16-year major league career. The 1952 AL MVP on the strength of a huge 24-7 season, he completed a remarkable 27 games out of 33 started for one of the worst teams in baseball.
Bobby Shantz - Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
Bobby Shantz was chosen for the All-Star Game s in 1951, 1952 and 1957. In 1952, in the fifth, and final, inning of the game, Shantz exhibited his distinctive sidearm delivery and sharp curve, striking out Whitey Lockman, Jackie Robinson, and Stan Musial, consecutively.
Phillies alumni: Bobby Shantz beat the odds - MLB.com
Sep 27, 2024 · A young left-handed pitcher out of Pottstown, Pa., Bobby Shantz attracted many Major League scouts. Most backed off because of his size -- 139 pounds on a 5-foot-6 frame. Philadelphia A’s scout Harry O’Donnell took a chance signing the 22-year-old after Bobby returned from the U.S. Army in the spring.
Shantz wins 1952 MVP, Roberts not - MLB.com
Nov 16, 2022 · Pitching for the American League Philadelphia Athletics, the diminutive (5-foot-6, 139-pounds) Shantz pulled in 280 MVP points from the Baseball Writers Association of America to win over two Yankee greats, pitcher Allie Reynolds (183) and centerfielder Mickey Mantle (143).
Bobby Shantz Career Stats (Pitching) - StatMuse
Bobby Shantz played 16 seasons for 7 teams, including the Athletics and Yankees. He had 119 wins, 99 losses, an ERA of 3.38 and 1,072 strikeouts. He won 7 Gold Glove awards and 1 MVP award.