Michael Stephen Lolich Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Michael Stephen Lolich (born September 12, 1940) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 1962 until 1979, most notably for the Detroit Tigers. He is best known for his performance in the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals when he won three games, including a victory over Bob Gibson in the climactic Game 7. He is of Croatian origin.
Is actually right handed. He learned to throw left handed after suffering a broken collarbone and damage to his right arm as a child.
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Acquired by the Mets along with outfielder Billy Baldwin on December 12, 1975 for outfielder Rusty Staub and minor league pitcher Bill Laxton. Retired after one season with the Mets, then returned to the major leagues in 1978.
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Led American League in Hit Batsmen (12) in 1965.
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In 1972 finished 10th in voting for American League MVP and 3rd in voting for American League Cy Young Award for leading League in Home Runs Allowed (29) and having 22-14 Win-Loss Record, 41 Games Pitched, 41 Games Started, 23 Complete Games, 4 Shutouts, 327.3 Innings Pitched, 282 Hits Allowed, 100 Runs Allowed, 91 Earned Runs Allowed, 74 Walks, 250 Strikeouts, 6 Wild Pitches and 2.50 ERA.
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In 1971 finished 5th in voting for American League MVP and 2nd in voting (behind Vida Blue) for American League Cy Young Award for leading League in Wins (25), Innings Pitched (376), Strikeouts (308), Games Started (45), Complete Games (29), Hits Allowed (336) and Batters Faced (1,538).
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Finished 23rd in voting for 1967 American League MVP for leading League in Shutouts (6) and having 14-13 Win-Loss Record, 31 Games Pitched, 30 Games Started, 11 Complete Games, 1 Game Finished, 204 Innings Pitched, 165 Hits Allowed, 71 Runs Allowed, 69 Earned Runs Allowed, 14 Home Runs Allowed, 56 Walks, 174 Strikeouts, 3 Wild Pitches and 3.04 ERA.
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Detroit Tigers All-Time Strikeout Leader (2,679).
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Detroit Tigers All-Time Shutouts Leader (39).
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Detroit Tigers All-Time Games Started Leader (459).
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1968 World Series MVP.
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3 time All Star (1969, 1971, 1972).
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Pitched for the following clubs during his career: Detroit Tigers (1963-1975), New York Mets (1976), San Diego Padres (1978-1979).
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A City on Fire: The Story of the '68 Detroit Tigers