Bobby Witt
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Robert Andrew Witt
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 205 lb.
- School University of Oklahoma
- Debut April 10, 1986
- Final Game October 7, 2001
- Born May 11, 1964 in Arlington, VA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Bobby Witt was signed as a 1st round pick in the 1985 amateur draft by the Texas Rangers and scouting director Sandy Johnson.
On June 30, 1997, Witt became the first American League pitcher in 25 years to hit a home run. It came off Ismael Valdez in an interleague game at Dodger Stadium.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1990 & 1996)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1990, 1993 & 1997)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (1990)
- Won a World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001
