Don Kirkwood Explained

Don Kirkwood
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:24 September 1949
Birth Place:Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 13
Debutyear:1974
Debutteam:California Angels
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:October 1
Finalyear:1978
Finalteam:Toronto Blue Jays
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:18–23
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:194
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.37
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Donald Paul Kirkwood (born September 24, 1949) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played five seasons for the 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.