Bobby Shantz
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Robert Clayton Shantz (born September 26, 1925 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics (1949-1954), Kansas City Athletics (1955-1956), New York Yankees (1957-1960), Pittsburgh Pirates (1961), Houston Colt .45's (1962), St. Louis Cardinals (1962-1964), Chicago Cubs (1964), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1964).
Shantz began his career as a starting pitcher, but about halfway through he converted to a competent relief pitcher.
He enjoyed his best season in 1952 when he lead the league in wins (24) and won the MVP Award.
A high-skilled fielder, Shantz won eight consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1957 to 1964 (American League, 1957-60; National League, 1961-64; in 1957 the award was rendered for both leagues). Shantz also was selected for the All-Star Game in 1951, 1952 and 1957.
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Categories: 1951 American League All-Stars | 1952 American League All-Stars | 1957 American League All-Stars | Chicago Cubs players | Houston Colt .45s players | Kansas City Athletics players | New York Yankees players | Philadelphia Athletics players | Philadelphia Phillies players | Pittsburgh Pirates players | St. Louis Cardinals players | Major league pitchers | 1925 births