Bert Blyleven
Career Overview

Players Baseball Bert Blyleven

Bert Blyleven, a right-handed pitcher known for his exceptional curveball, enjoyed a lengthy and productive career in Major League Baseball. Born in the Netherlands and raised in Southern California, Blyleven was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the third round of the 1969 MLB Draft. He quickly ascended through the minor leagues, making his major league debut with

Bert Blyleven, a right-handed pitcher known for his exceptional curveball, enjoyed a lengthy and productive career in Major League Baseball. Born in the Netherlands and raised in Southern California, Blyleven was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the third round of the 1969 MLB Draft. He quickly ascended through the minor leagues, making his major league debut with

Career Pitching Stats

AL 1970-1992

Win-Loss

287–250

#27 All-Time

ERA

3.31

Strikeouts

3,701

#5 All-Time

WHIP

1.198

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Skills Scorecard

Control

A

Velocity

B+

Stamina

A

Command

B+

Range

A

Fielding

B+

Career Timeline

1970-1976

Minnesota Twins (AL)

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1976-1977

Texas Rangers (AL)

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1978-1980

Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)

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1981-1985

Cleveland Indians (AL)

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1985-1988

Minnesota Twins (AL)

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1989-1992

California Angels (AL)

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