Billy Muffett
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| Billy Muffett | ||
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| Pitcher | ||
| Born: September 21, 1930 | ||
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | ||
| August 3, 1957 for the St. Louis Cardinals |
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| Final game | ||
| April 28, 1962 for the Boston Red Sox |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Win-Loss | 16-23 | |
| ERA | 4.33 | |
| Strikeouts | 188 | |
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Billy Arnold Muffett (born September 21, 1930) is a retired American professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1957-1962. He would play for the St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, and Boston Red Sox. In his playing days, he stood 6"1" (85.4 cm) tall, weighed 198 pounds (89.8 kg), and threw and batted right-handed. He was born in Hammond, Indiana.
Muffett came to the major leagues with St. Louis in 1957 and fashioned his best overall season, winning three of five decisions, posting an earned run average of 2.25 and notching eight saves. Over his career, he won 16 and lost 23 (.410) with a 4.33 ERA in 125 games.
After retiring as a player, Muffett was a longtime MLB pitching coach for the Cardinals, California Angels and Detroit Tigers. He coached on the Cardinals' 1967-68 National League pennant-winning clubs, and their 1967 World Series champion edition.
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
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