Hal Woodeshick

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Harold Joseph Woodeshick (born August 24, 1932 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) was a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers (1956 and 1961), Cleveland Indians (1958), Washington Senators (1959-60), (the expansion) Washington Senators (1961), Houston Colt .45's/Houston Astros (1962-65) and St. Louis Cardinals (1965-67).

He helped the Cardinals win the 1967 World Series.

He was named to the 1963 National League All-Star Team.

He led the National League in Saves (23) in 1964.

In 11 years he had a 44-62 Win-Loss record, 427 Games, 62 Games Started, 7 Complete Games, 1 Shutout, 197 Games Finished, 61 Saves, 847 ⅓ Innings Pitched, 816 Hits Allowed, 400 Runs Allowed, 335 Earned Runs Allowed, 40 Home Runs Allowed, 389 Walks Allowed, 484 Strikeouts, 35 Hit Batsmen, 55 Wild Pitches, 3,717 Batters Faced, 61 Intentional Walks, 5 Balks and a 3.56 ERA.

[edit] See also

• List of Major League Baseball saves champions

[edit] Sources

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference