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Robert Clayton Shantz (born September 26, 1925) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1949 through 1964, and won the 1952 American League Most Valuable Player Award as a member of the Philadelphia Athletics.
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Sep 26, 2010 · Bobby Shantz Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Position: Pitcher. Bats: Right • Throws: Left. 5-6 , 139lb (168cm, 63kg) Born: September 26, 1925 in Pottstown, PA. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. MVP. 3x All-Star. 1958 World Series. 8x Gold Glove. ERA Title. 30 30 30 30 21 30 28 42 34 45 35.
- September 26, 1925
Bobby Shantz was a relief pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics and the New York Yankees from 1949 to 1964. He had a career ERA of 3.40 and a career WHIP of 1.28. He played in four World Series and won one championship with the Yankees in 1958. See his biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats, career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest.
- Robert Clayton Shantz
- 09-26-1925 (Libra)
- Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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May 10, 2022 · Bobby Shantz, 96, who pitched for six MLB teams and won the 1952 AL MVP, threw out the first pitch at Pottstown High School on Monday. He shared stories and signed memorabilia for fans and former teammates at his namesake field.
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Learn about the life and career of Bobby Shantz, a 5-foot-6½ left-hander who pitched in the major leagues for 16 seasons and won the MVP award in 1952. Find out how he overcame serious arm injuries, financial hardships, and personal challenges to become one of the most successful relief pitchers of his era.
Bobby Shantz was a pitcher and infielder who played for the Philadelphia Athletics, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals from 1949 to 1964. He won the AL MVP in 1952 and the AL Gold Glove in 1957 and 1958.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Bobby Shantz, a southpaw pitcher who played for six different MLB teams and won the AL MVP in 1952. He was known for his knuckle ball, curve ball, and Gold Glove defense, and was a key member of the 1958 World Series champion Yankees.
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