Jim Konstanty

Jim Konstanty
Pitcher
Born: (1917-03-02)March 2, 1917
Strykersville, New York, U.S.
Died: June 11, 1976(1976-06-11) (aged 59)
Oneonta, New York, U.S.
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 record66–48
Earned run average3.46
Strikeouts268
Saves74
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).