Charlie Kerfeld

Charlie Kerfeld
Kerfeld in 1988
Pitcher
Born: (1963-09-28) September 28, 1963 (age 60)
Knob Noster, Missouri, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 28, 1985, for the Houston Astros
Last MLB appearance
July 23, 1990, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record18–9
Earned run average4.24
Strikeouts155
Teams

Charles Patrick Kerfeld (born September 28, 1963) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) relief pitcher. He grew up in Carson City, Nevada. Charlie played baseball for the Carson City High Senators. After he entered major league baseball, almost all of his career was spent with the Houston Astros. With the Astros, Kerfeld became known for a quirky sense of humor. He pitched for the Houston organization between 1985 and 1990, winning a division title with the Astros in 1986. He was in the minor leagues in 1988 and 1989 before briefly returning to the major leagues with the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves in 1990. After his retirement, Kerfeld entered minor league baseball as a coach. He holds a front office position for the Philadelphia Phillies.