Sunday, February 2, 2020

Art Ceccarelli--MLB--(April 2, 1930 – July 11, 2012)

May 2009 TTM Success; Art signed our custom index card.
One of the most notable games of his career came in a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ceccarelli pitched 10 innings and became the only left handed pitcher to defeat Sandy Koufax in the Coliseum. His baseball idol was Ted Williams stating in an interview he had walked a batter just to have the chance to pitch against him.
Pitcher
Born: April 2, 1930
New Haven, Connecticut
Died: July 11, 2012 (aged 82)
Orange, Connecticut
Batted: RightThrew: Left
MLB debut
May 3, 1955, for the Kansas City Athletics
Last MLB appearance
May 17, 1960, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Win–loss record9-18
Earned run average5.05
Strikeouts166
Innings pitched306⅔
Teams
  • Kansas City Athletics (19551956)
  • Baltimore Orioles (1957)
  • Chicago Cubs (19591960)

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