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Don Drysdale is a MLB baseball player. He was born on July 23, 1936
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Also Known As
Donald Scott Drysdale
Born
July 23, 1936 • California
Died
July 3, 1993 (aged 56) • Montreal • Canada
Awards And Honors
Baseball Hall of Fame (1984) • Cy Young Award (1962) • nine-time All-Star • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1984) • Cy Young Award • 3 World Series championships
Height/Weight
6 ft 5 inches, 190 lb (196 cm, 86 kg)
Batting Hand
right
Throwing Hand
right
Debut Date
April 17, 1956
Last Game
August 5, 1969
Jersey Number
53 (1958-1969, Los Angeles Dodgers) • 53 (1956-1957, Brooklyn Dodgers)
Position
pitcher
Earned Run Average
2.95
Games Played
518
Games Started
465
Innings Pitched
3,432
Losses
166
Saves
6
Strikeouts
2,486
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched
1.148
Wins
209
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What was Don Drysdale's earned run average (ERA)?
Don Drysdale had a career earned run average of 2.95.
What position did Don Drysdale play?
Don Drysdale played pitcher.
Where was Don Drysdale born?
Don Drysdale was born in Van Nuys, California, United States.
How many strikeouts did Don Drysdale have?
Don Drysdale struck out 2,486 batters during his career.
How tall was Don Drysdale?
Don Drysdale was 6 ft 5 inches, 190 lb (196 cm, 86 kg).
When was Don Drysdale born?
Don Drysdale was born on July 23, 1936.
How many wins did Don Drysdale have?
Don Drysdale had 209 wins during his career.
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