An 1969 expansion original still hanging on….short
lived however refused assignment to AA ball and was released by the Padres….tough
road at times….1970 season consisted of pitching on 1 game 4 innings in AAA
ball…Started as a Milwaukee Braves…got call ups in 1964 and 65…pitched very
well for AAA Atlanta in the later year…stayed in town as the parent Braves
moved south for 1966….responded with most productive season 7-5 record and 3.15
ERA….hung on as a small time bit player….his Padres represented an opportunity
to play more….reached personal bests in innings, starts, strikeouts, and lead
team in ERA with 3.57….birthing pains of the expansion were evident in a 4-8
record…Finished with 2-3 record out of the bullpen….passed away in 1991.
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