Bob Porterfield

Bob Porterfield
Porterfield in about 1953.
Pitcher
Born: (1923-08-10)August 10, 1923
Newport, Virginia, U.S.
Died: April 28, 1980(1980-04-28) (aged 56)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 8, 1948, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
September 9, 1959, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
Win–loss record87–97
Earned run average3.79
Strikeouts572
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Erwin Coolidge "Bob" Porterfield (August 10, 1923 – April 28, 1980) was an American right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for twelve seasons between 1948 and 1959 for the New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs. He appeared in one All-Star game in his career.