Dean Chance: Best Right-hander in the Business, 1964 Cy Young Winner
The Page from the 1965 Big Time Baseball publication highlights Dean Chance, a distinguished 23-year-old right-handed pitcher for Los Angeles, celebrated for winning the 1964 Cy Young Award. Angel manager Bill Rigney praises Chance as the top right-hander in the American League, emphasizing his limitless potential in baseball. Yank John Blanchard and Hector Lopez commend his exceptional pitching abilities. Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 200 pounds, Chance achieved a remarkable 20-9 record, leading the league with a 1.65 ERA, and delivered 15 complete games and 11 shutouts. His efforts included five 1-0 victories, conceding just 194 hits over 278⅓ innings. Originally from Wooster, Ohio, Chance's professional journey began after being drafted by Los Angeles in 1960 for $75,000, following a stint in the Baltimore Orioles' farm system.