Milt Pappas
| Milt Pappas | |
|---|---|
Pappas in 1973 with the Chicago Cubs | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 11, 1939 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | |
| Died: April 19, 2016 (aged 76) Beecher, Illinois, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 10, 1957, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 18, 1973, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 209–164 |
| Earned run average | 3.40 |
| Strikeouts | 1,728 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Milton Steven Pappas (May 11, 1939 – April 19, 2016) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher from 1957 through 1973. Nicknamed "Gimpy", the 17-year veteran pitched for the Baltimore Orioles (1957–1965), Cincinnati Reds (1966–1968), Atlanta Braves (1968–1970) and Chicago Cubs (1970–1973). A control specialist, Pappas pitched in 520 games, starting 465, with 209 wins, 164 losses, 43 shutouts, 1,728 strikeouts and a 3.40 ERA in 3,186 innings pitched. He was a three-time All-Star player for the Orioles and was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame in 1985. He was also a member of the 1960s Baltimore Orioles Kiddie Korps.