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Robert Clayton Shantz (born September 26, 1925) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1949 through 1964, and won the 1952 American League Most Valuable Player Award as a member of the Philadelphia Athletics.
Sep 26, 2010 · Bobby Shantz Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Position: Pitcher. Bats: Right • Throws: Left. 5-6 , 139lb (168cm, 63kg) Born: September 26, 1925 in Pottstown, PA. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. MVP. 3x All-Star. 1958 World Series. 8x Gold Glove. ERA Title. 30 30 30 30 21 30 28 42 34 45 35.
Bobby Shantz, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Saturday, September 26, 1925, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Shantz was 23 years old when he broke into the major leagues on May 1, 1949, with the Philadelphia Athletics.
Jan 4, 2012 · One scout was not deterred, however, and dared to sign the left-hander, setting off Bobby Shantz on a 16-year odyssey in the major leagues. Shantz reached the heights of success early in his career by winning the American League’s Most Valuable Player Award in 1952.
Bobby Shantz Bio. Fullname: Robert Clayton Shantz; Born: 9/26/1925 in Pottstown, PA; High School: Pottstown, Pottstown, PA; Debut: 5/01/1949; Relationship(s): brother of Billy Shantz
Bobby Shantz was chosen for the All-Star Games in 1951, 1952 and 1957. In 1952, in the fifth, and final, inning of the game, Shantz exhibited his distinctive sidearm delivery and sharp curve, striking out Whitey Lockman , Jackie Robinson , and Stan Musial , consecutively.
View the profile of Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Bobby Shantz on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
