Ralph Birkofer Explained

Ralph Birkofer
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Birth Date:5 November 1908
Birth Place:Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Death Place:Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 25
Debutyear:1933
Debutteam:Pittsburgh Pirates
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:July 11
Finalyear:1937
Finalteam:Brooklyn Dodgers
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:31–28
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.19
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:224
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Ralph Joseph Birkofer (November 5, 1908 – March 16, 1971) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Dodgers. His two main pitches were a sinking fastball and a curve.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Neyer . Rob . Rob Neyer . James . Bill . Bill James . The Neyer/James Guide to Pitchers . . 2004 . 134 . 0-7432-6158-5.