Pirates shortstop Dick Groat once claimed “Batting against Don Drysdale is the same as making a date with a dentist.”
Drysdale was a tough pitcher, who along with Sandy Koufax, formed the most dominant pitching tandem of the 1960s.
Don Drysdale
Pitcher
Class of
1984
Don Drysdale
Pitcher
Class of
1984
Don Drysdale was one of the most intimidating pitchers of his generation.
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Birth year
About Don Drysdale
The Basics
Birth Year
1936
Died
1993, Montreal
Career at a Glance
Played For
Brooklyn Dodgers, 1956-1957
Los Angeles Dodgers, 1958-1969
Career MLB Stats
Games
518
Wins
209
Losses
166
Winning %
.557
Saves
6
Hits
3,084
Walks
855
Runs
1,292
Games Started
465
Innings Pitched
3,432
Completed Games
167
Shutouts
49
Earned Runs
1,124
Strikeouts
2,486
ERA
2.95
WHIP
1.148
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