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14. Larry Dierker

14. Larry Dierker
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: September 22, 1946 in Hollywood, CA USA
  • Weight: 215 lbs.
  • Height: 6'4"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 22, 1964
  • Final Game: October 01, 1977
  • MVP - 1969
 
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What did you do on your 18th birthday?

On Larry Dierker’s 18th, he made his MLB debut and struck out Willie Mays.  

He would go on to have a very good career, spending all but his final season with Houston.  Dierker would become the first 20 game-winner in Astros history  (1969) and was a two-time All-Star going 137 and 117 with 1,487 Strikeouts for the team over 13 seasons.  Following his playing career, Dierker broadcasted for the team for twenty years, and would also serve as their Manager for four years.  The Astros retired his number 49 in 2002, a year after his managing career ended.  The Astros named Dierker as one of the names in their first Hall of Fame class.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Acquired: Signed as an Amateur Free Agent prior to the 1964 season.
  • Departed: Traded to the St. Louis Cardinals with Jerry DeVanon for Bob Detherage and Joe Ferguson 11/23/76.
  • Games Played: 345
  • Notable Statistics: 137 Wins
    117 Losses
    3.28 ERA
    320 Games Started
    106 Complete Games
    25 Shutouts
    9 Games Finished
    1 Save
    2,294.1 Innings Pitched
    1,487 Strikeouts
    3.21 FIP
    1.214 WHIP
    2.14 SO/BB
    34.2 bWAR

    No Playoff Games
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1969 & 1971)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (1972)

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