Johnny Podres
| Johnny Podres | |
|---|---|
Podres with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1961 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 30, 1932 Witherbee, New York, U.S. | |
| Died: January 13, 2008 (aged 75) Glens Falls, New York, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 7, 1953, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 21, 1969, for the San Diego Padres | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 148–116 |
| Earned run average | 3.68 |
| Strikeouts | 1,435 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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John Joseph Podres (September 30, 1932 – January 13, 2008) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in the majors from 1953 to 1969, spending most of his career with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. Podres won four World Series titles with the Dodgers. He is best known for pitching a shutout in game 7 of the 1955 World Series to give the Dodgers their first championship.