Bert Blyleven Hall of Fame MLB

Bert Blyleven Hall of Fame MLB

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Bert Blyleven

Inducted:
1911

Bert Blyleven Hall of Fame MLB

Player Stats 

6-3, 200lb
190cm, 90kg

Born
April 6, 1951
Zeist, Netherlands

Position: 
Pitcher

College:
Santiago HS

Bert Blyleven was a Dutch-American professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1992. Known for his outstanding curveball, he pitched for the Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians and California Angels. Blyleven won two World Series championships, earning his first with Pittsburgh in 1979 and his second with Minnesota in 1987. He was selected to two All-Star Games and led the American League in strikeouts in 1985.

On September 22, 1977, he threw a no-hitter against the California Angels while pitching for the Texas Rangers. Blyleven finished his career with 287 wins, 3,701 strikeouts, 60 shutouts and a 3.31 earned run average over 4,970 innings. His remarkable longevity and pitching accomplishments established him as one of baseball’s most respected pitchers. In 2011, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming the first Dutch-born player to receive this honor.

Blyleven's Awards and Honors

  • 2× All-Star (1973, 1985)
  • 2× World Series champion (1979, 1987)
  • AL strikeout leader (1985)
  • Pitched a no-hitter on September 22, 1977
  • 10 consecutive complete games in 1985
  • Three consecutive shutout games in 1976
  • Minnesota Twins No. 28 retired in 2011

MLB Records

    • 5th in MLB history in career strikeouts, with 3,701
    • 9th in MLB history in career shutouts, with 60
    • 14th in MLB history in career innings pitched, with 4,970
    • Eight seasons with 200 or more strikeouts
    • First Dutch-born player inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame

    MLB Career

    Minnesota Twins (1970–1976,1985–1988)
    Texas Rangers (1976–1977)
    Pittsburgh Pirates (1978–1980)
    Cleveland Indians (1981–1985)
    California Angels (1989–1990, 1992)

    MLB Draft
    1969, 3rd Round (55th Overall)
    Minnesota Twins

    Number Worn
    28

    MLB Stats

    Seasons:
    22
    Games:
    692
    Wins:
    287
    Losses:
    250
    Games Started:
    685
    Shutouts:
    60
    Innings Pitched:
    4,970.0
    Earned Runs:
    1,830
    Home Runs Allowed:
    430
    Walks:
    1,322
    Strikeouts:
    3,701
    ERA:
    3.31
    WHIP:
    1.198