Bats: Right Throws: Right
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Nicknames
"Bert"
Hall of Fame
Baseball Evolution - 2006
Years Played
1970-1992
Main Team
Minnesota Twins 1970-1976; 1985-1988
Other Teams
Texas Rangers 1976-1977
Pittsburgh Pirates 1978-1980
Cleveland Indians 1981-1985
California Angels 1989-1992
Awards
none
All Star Appearances
1973, 1985
Positional Breakdown
SP 685; RP 7
Notes of Significance
- Ranks fifth on the all-time strikeouts list; Ninth on the career shutouts list
- Top 5 in his league in strikeouts on 13 occasions
- 5-1 2.47 ERA in eight postseason games
- Has a range factor nearly twice the league's average
Some Inconsistencies in Statistical Milestones
Bert Blyleven is head, shoulders, and torso above every other eligible pitcher not enshrined in Cooperstown
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