Ralph Birkofer

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Ralph Birkofer
Pitcher
Born: (1908-11-05)November 5, 1908
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Died: March 16, 1971(1971-03-16) (aged 62)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 25, 1933, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
July 11, 1937, for the Brooklyn Dodgers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record31–28
Earned run average4.19
Strikeouts224
Teams

Ralph Joseph Birkofer (November 5, 1908 – March 16, 1971) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Dodgers. His two main pitches were a sinking fastball and a curve.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Neyer, Rob; James, Bill (2004). The Neyer/James Guide to Pitchers. Simon & Schuster. p. 134. ISBN 0-7432-6158-5.

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