Ralph Birkofer

Ralph Birkofer
Pitcher
Born: (1908-11-05)November 5, 1908
Cincinnati
Died: March 16, 1971(1971-03-16) (aged 62)
Cincinnati
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 25, 1933, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
July 11, 1937, for the Brooklyn Dodgers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 31–28
Earned run average 4.19
Strikeouts 224
Teams

Ralph Joseph Birkofer (November 5, 1908 – March 16, 1971) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Dodgers. His two main pitches were a sinking fastball and a curve.[1]

References

  1. Neyer, Rob and James, Bill. The Neyer/James Guide to Pitchers (Simon & Schuster, 2004), p. 134.


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