Stan Perzanowski
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Stanley Perzanowski is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
, born in East Chicago, Indiana
. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox
in the 16th round of the 1968 amateur draft
. He threw right-handed during his baseball
career.
for Steve Dunning
. In 1975, Perzanowski had his breakout year, recording a team-best 3.00 ERA in 66 innings. In 1976, Perzanowski recorded a 10.03 ERA in 11.7 innings. On May 28 of that year, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians
for Fritz Peterson
. On March 28, 1977, Perzanowski was traded to the California Angels
to complete an earlier trade. On August 16 of 1977, he was released for the first time in his career. He was later picked up by the Minnesota Twins
. In 1978 he finally got back to the Majors, recording an ERA of 5.24 in 56.7 innings. On February 13, 1979, Perzanowski was released by the Twins organization. Perzanowski decided it was time to retire, ending his Major League career.
At the time of his retirement Perzanowski had a 5-11 record, a 5.11 ERA, 60 walks, and 70 strikeouts. He was 0 for 2 batting, with a lifetime batting average of .000. His lifetime fielding percentage was .935.
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
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
, born in East Chicago, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. He was drafted by 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...
in the 16th round 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...
. He threw right-handed during his baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
career.
Major League Baseball career
Perzanowski made his major league debut for the White Sox at age 20. That year, he went on to record an era of 12.00 in 6.0 innings. After spending 1972 and 1973 in the minors, Perzanowski re-emerged with the White Sox, recording a 19.29 ERA in 2.3 innings. On February 25, 1975, Perzanowski was traded to the Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
for Steve Dunning
Steve Dunning
Steven John Dunning is a former professional baseball player who played seven seasons for the Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, California Angels, Montreal Expos, and Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball...
. In 1975, Perzanowski had his breakout year, recording a team-best 3.00 ERA in 66 innings. In 1976, Perzanowski recorded a 10.03 ERA in 11.7 innings. On May 28 of that year, he was traded to 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...
for Fritz Peterson
Fritz Peterson
Fritz Fred Peterson is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Texas Rangers from 1966 to 1976...
. On March 28, 1977, Perzanowski was traded to the California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
to complete an earlier trade. On August 16 of 1977, he was released for the first time in his career. He was later picked up by the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
. In 1978 he finally got back to the Majors, recording an ERA of 5.24 in 56.7 innings. On February 13, 1979, Perzanowski was released by the Twins organization. Perzanowski decided it was time to retire, ending his Major League career.
At the time of his retirement Perzanowski had a 5-11 record, a 5.11 ERA, 60 walks, and 70 strikeouts. He was 0 for 2 batting, with a lifetime batting average of .000. His lifetime fielding percentage was .935.