Blue Moon Odom
Career Overview

Players Baseball Blue Moon Odom

Blue Moon Odom, born Johnny Lee Odom on May 29, 1945, in Macon, Georgia, became a well-regarded pitcher in Major League Baseball. His career began when he was signed by the Kansas City Athletics as an amateur free agent in 1964. Odom quickly rose through the ranks, making his major league debut on September 5, 1964, at the

Blue Moon Odom, born Johnny Lee Odom on May 29, 1945, in Macon, Georgia, became a well-regarded pitcher in Major League Baseball. His career began when he was signed by the Kansas City Athletics as an amateur free agent in 1964. Odom quickly rose through the ranks, making his major league debut on September 5, 1964, at the

Career Pitching Stats

AL 1964-1976

Win-Loss

84–85

ERA

3.70

Strikeouts

857

WHIP

1.425

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Skills Scorecard

Control

D+

Velocity

C+

Stamina

C+

Command

A-

Range

A-

Fielding

D-

Career Timeline

1964-1975

Oakland Athletics (AL)

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1975

Cleveland Indians (AL)

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1975

Atlanta Braves (NL)

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1976

Chicago White Sox (AL)

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Personal Profile

Born May 29th, 1945

Age 79 years old

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 6' 0" 178 lbs

Position SP · RP

Uniform # 13

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