John Montefusco
From BR Bullpen
John Joseph Montefusco Jr. (The Count)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 180 lb.
- School Brookdale Community College
- Debut September 3, 1974
- Final Game May 1, 1986
- Born May 25, 1950 in Long Branch, NJ USA
[edit] Biographical Information
- One of three players to homer in his first at bat then win the game as a pitcher.
- 2001 Pitching coach Somerset Patriots
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1975 NL Rookie of the Year Award
- 1975 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- NL All-Star (1976)
- NL Shutouts Leader (1976)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1975 & 1976)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1975, 1976 & 1978)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (1975)
| NL Rookie of the Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1975 | 1976 |
| Bake McBride | John Montefusco | Butch Metzger & Pat Zachry |
