Jim Konstanty | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Strykersville, New York, U.S. | March 2, 1917|
Died: June 11, 1976 Oneonta, New York, U.S. | (aged 59)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 18, 1944, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 19, 1956, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 66–48 |
Earned run average | 3.46 |
Strikeouts | 268 |
Saves | 74 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Casimir James Konstanty (March 2, 1917 – June 11, 1976) was an American relief pitcher in Major League Baseball and National League Most Valuable Player of 1950. He played for the Cincinnati Reds (1944), Boston Braves (1946), Philadelphia Phillies (1948–1954), New York Yankees (1954–1956) and St. Louis Cardinals (1956). Konstanty batted and threw right-handed, stood 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighed 202 pounds (92 kg).