
Bert Blyleven was known as having the most dominant curve ball during
his generation. Blyleven compiled 287 wins, 3701 strikeouts, a 3.31
ERA, 242 complete games and threw 60 shutouts in a 22 year career.
Blyleven was named to two all star teams (1973,1975). He helped the
1979 Pittsburgh Pirates and the 1987 Minnesota Twins to capture World
Series championships. Bert Blyleven can be found now announcing games
for the Minnesota Twins. On January 5, 2011 Bert Blyleven after 14
years on the Hall of Fame ballot he was named as a 2011 Hall of Fame
inductee
287 wins - 25th on the All-Time list
3.31 career Earned Run Average
4,970 innings pitched - 13th on the All-Time list
3,701 strikeouts - 5th on the All-Time list
685 career starts - 8th on the All-Time list
242 Complete games
60 shutouts - 9th on the All-Time list
15 (1-0 wins) - 3rd on the All-Time list
One of only three pitchers to ever win a Major League game before his 20th birthday and also win a Major League game after his 40th birthday.
Played on two World Series teams: 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates and the 1987 Minnesota Twins
Two-Time All-Star: 1973 and 1985
Won 20 games in 1973
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