Dick Baney

Dick Baney
Pitcher
Born: November 1, 1946
Fullerton, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 11, 1969 for the Seattle Pilots
Last MLB appearance
October 2, 1974 for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
Win–loss record 4–1
Earned run average 4.28
Strikeouts 38
Saves 3
Teams

Richard Lee Baney (born November 1, 1946,) is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox with the 9th pick of the secondary phase of the 1966 amateur draft, and later drafted by the Seattle Pilots from the Red Sox as the 33rd pick in the 1968 expansion draft. He played for the Pilots (1969) and the Cincinnati Reds (1973–1974).

During a 3-year baseball career, Baney compiled 4 wins, 38 strikeouts, and a 4.28 earned run average.

He posed nude for Playgirl in 1977.[1]

After his retirement as a pitcher, Baney went into business with his father as a general contractor. As of 2006, he was living in Tustin, California and working as a real estate investor and property manager.[2]

References

  1. Richard Lee Baney: Lost Boy of Summer Enjoys Colorful Life On and Off the Baseball Field
  2. "Seattle Pilots ... Where are they now?", Bill Reader, The Seattle Times, published July 9, 2006, accessed January 28, 2007.

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