| Richie Zisk | |
|---|---|
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| Outfielder / Designated hitter | |
| Born: February 6, 1949 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 8, 1971, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 21, 1983, for the Seattle Mariners | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .287 |
| Home runs | 207 |
| Runs batted in | 792 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Richard Walter Zisk (born February 6, 1949) is an American former professional baseball player, coach and scout. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder and designated hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners. A two-time All-Star player, Zisk was named the American League’s 1981 Comeback Player of the Year.[1] He was the first position player in major league history to sign a 10-year contract.[2]
- ^ "Zisk's Star Trident Comeback". baseballhall.org. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ Langs, Sarah (February 5, 2024). "The longest contracts in baseball history". MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2024.