Bob Strampe
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Robert Edwin "Bob" Strampe (Born: June 13, 1950 in Janesville, Wisconsin
) is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers
in 1972. He wore number 46 in his only year in the Majors.
His father, Bob Strampe, Sr., pitched in the minor leagues in 1934 for the Fargo-Moorhead Twins
and Brainerd-Little Falls Muskies
.
Originally drafted by the Tigers in the 18th round (414th overall) of the 1968 amateur draft
, Strampe saw a fair amount of success in the minors as a starter, never posting a season ERA higher than 3.42. Perhaps his best season was his first - 1969 for the Batavia Trojans. In 115 innings of work that year, he went 10-5 with 138 strikeouts and a 2.97 ERA.
He made his major league debut at the age of 21 on May 10, 1972 against the Chicago White Sox
. The 6'1", 185 pound right-hander came in to relieve for Ron Perranoski
, and didn't have much luck, surviving only 1/3 of an inning. He gave up four hits and a walk, allowing in four earned runs.
Overall, he pitched in seven games in 1972, posting an ERA of 11.57. In 4 2/3 innings, he allowed six hits, seven walks and six earned runs. He struck out only four batters. Although his performance was unimpressive, he did not allow a single home run, which is notable considering the circumstances. He played his final big league game on September 19 of that year. He went out much better than he came in - he struck out the final batter he ever faced, Mike Kilkenny
of the Cleveland Indians
.
Although his major league career ended in 1972, Strampe continued to pitch professionally in the minor leagues. On November 18, 1974, Strampe was involved in a three-team trade involving the Tigers, Padres, and St. Louis Cardinals
. The Tigers sent Strampe and Dick Sharon
to the Padres and the Padres sending Nate Colbert
in return. The Padres sent a player to be named later
(it would end up being Danny Breeden
) to the Cardinals, and the Tigers sent Ed Brinkman
to the Cardinals. The Cardinals sent Alan Foster, Rich Folkers
, and Sonny Siebert
to the San Diego Padres. In total, seven players were involved in the trade, with the Tigers receiving Colbert, the Padres receiving Sharon, Foster, Folkers and Siebert and the Cardinals receiving Brinkman and Breeden.
At last check, Strampe resided in Cheney, Washington
.
Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville is a city in southern Wisconsin, United States. It is the county seat of Rock County and the principal municipality of the Janesville, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 62,998.-History:...
) is a former Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
in 1972. He wore number 46 in his only year in the Majors.
His father, Bob Strampe, Sr., pitched in the minor leagues in 1934 for the Fargo-Moorhead Twins
Fargo-Moorhead Twins
The Fargo-Moorhead Twins were a minor league baseball team that existed from 1933 to 1942 and from 1946 to 1960. They played in the Northern League and were affiliated with the Cleveland Indians from 1934 to 1940 and from 1953 to 1957, the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1947 to 1948 and the New York...
and Brainerd-Little Falls Muskies
Brainerd-Little Falls Muskies
The Brainerd-Little Falls Muskies were a minor league baseball team that played for one season, 1934, in the Northern League. They represented the cities of Brainerd, Minnesota and Little Falls, Minnesota. They played their home games at Bane Park in Brainerd....
.
Originally drafted by the Tigers in the 18th round (414th overall) of the 1968 amateur draft
1968 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1968 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :The Los Angeles Dodgers laid the groundwork for their championship clubs of the 1970s with an outstanding draft...
, Strampe saw a fair amount of success in the minors as a starter, never posting a season ERA higher than 3.42. Perhaps his best season was his first - 1969 for the Batavia Trojans. In 115 innings of work that year, he went 10-5 with 138 strikeouts and a 2.97 ERA.
He made his major league debut at the age of 21 on May 10, 1972 against the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
. The 6'1", 185 pound right-hander came in to relieve for Ron Perranoski
Ron Perranoski
Ronald Peter Perranoski is a former left-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher, having played from through ....
, and didn't have much luck, surviving only 1/3 of an inning. He gave up four hits and a walk, allowing in four earned runs.
Overall, he pitched in seven games in 1972, posting an ERA of 11.57. In 4 2/3 innings, he allowed six hits, seven walks and six earned runs. He struck out only four batters. Although his performance was unimpressive, he did not allow a single home run, which is notable considering the circumstances. He played his final big league game on September 19 of that year. He went out much better than he came in - he struck out the final batter he ever faced, Mike Kilkenny
Mike Kilkenny
Michael David Kilkenny is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Born in Bradford, Ontario, Canada, the left-hander was signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent before the 1964 season. He played for the Tigers , Oakland Athletics , San Diego Padres , and Cleveland Indians...
of the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
.
Although his major league career ended in 1972, Strampe continued to pitch professionally in the minor leagues. On November 18, 1974, Strampe was involved in a three-team trade involving the Tigers, Padres, and St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
. The Tigers sent Strampe and Dick Sharon
Dick Sharon
Richard Louis Sharon was a professional Major League Baseball player.Sharon graduated Kennedy Middle School and Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California.-Baseball career:...
to the Padres and the Padres sending Nate Colbert
Nate Colbert
Nathan Colbert Jr. , is a former American Major League Baseball player who was a first baseman with the Houston Astros , San Diego Padres , Detroit Tigers , Montreal Expos and Oakland Athletics .Signed by his hometown St...
in return. The Padres sent a player to be named later
Player to be named later
The concept of the "player to be named later" is most often associated with Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball trades.-Description:...
(it would end up being Danny Breeden
Danny Breeden
Danny Richard Breeden is a former right-handed Major League Baseball catcher who played in 1969 and 1971 for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs....
) to the Cardinals, and the Tigers sent Ed Brinkman
Ed Brinkman
Edwin Albert Brinkman was a Major League Baseball shortstop. He played fifteen years in the Major League Baseball, led the American League in games played twice, won a Gold Glove Award at shortstop, and had a career batting average of .224...
to the Cardinals. The Cardinals sent Alan Foster, Rich Folkers
Rich Folkers
Richard Nevin Folkers is a former left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played from to for the New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers....
, and Sonny Siebert
Sonny Siebert
Wilfred Charles Siebert is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1964 to 1975. He finished with a record of 140-114 and a 3.21 ERA. He threw a no-hitter on June 10, 1966 against the Washington Senators. He was originally drafted simultaneously by the Cleveland Indians and the St...
to the San Diego Padres. In total, seven players were involved in the trade, with the Tigers receiving Colbert, the Padres receiving Sharon, Foster, Folkers and Siebert and the Cardinals receiving Brinkman and Breeden.
At last check, Strampe resided in Cheney, Washington
Cheney, Washington
Cheney is a city in Spokane County, Washington, United States. The full time resident population was 10,590 as of 2010 census. Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney, and its population grows to approximately 17,600 people on a temporary basis when classes at Eastern Washington...
.