Bob Forsch
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Robert Herbert Forsch
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 200 lb.
- Debut July 7, 1974
- Final Game September 25, 1989
- Born January 13, 1950 in Sacramento, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Bob Forsch played most of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals and pitched two no-hitters for them. The first came against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 16, 1978, and the second happened on September 26, 1983 against the Montreal Expos. His brother, Ken Forsch, also pitched a no-hitter for the Houston Astros in 1979, making them the only set of brothers to both pitch official no-hitters.
- Hit a grand slam in 1986.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL Silver Slugger Award Winner (1980 & 1987)
- 15 Win Seasons: 3 (1975, 1977 & 1982)
- 20 Win Seasons: 1 (1977)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 7 (1975, 1977-1980, 1982 & 1986)
- Won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982
