Len barker biography
Barker emerged as the Rangers' top prospect, posting an record, and led the league with five shutouts.
He pitched the tenth perfect game in baseball history.!
Len Barker
American baseball player (born )
Baseball player
Len Barker | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: () July 7, (age69) Fort Knox, Kentucky, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
September 14,,for theTexas Rangers | |
September 26,,for theMilwaukee Brewers | |
Win–loss record | 74–76 |
Earned run average | |
Strikeouts | |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Leonard Harold Barker III (born July 7, )[1] is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher.
He pitched the tenth perfect game in baseball history. Barker pitched with the Texas Rangers (–78), Cleveland Indians (–83), Atlanta Braves (–85) and Milwaukee Brewers ().
Barker is a former Major League pitcher, who played with four teams -- including the Cleveland Indians -- in an year career (, ).During an year baseball career, Barker compiled 74 wins, strikeouts, and a earned run average.
Playing career
Early career
Barker was a hard thrower, who early in his career struggled with his control.
On April 16, , at Fenway Park, Barker (then with the Texas Rangers) threw a pit