Bill Zepp

William Clinton Zepp

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
• School University of Michigan
• High School Redford High School
• Debut August 12, 1969
• Final Game June 20, 1971
• Born July 22, 1946 in Detroit, MI USA

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Biographical Information

Bill Zepp pitched three seasons in the majors, most notably with the Minnesota Twins in 1970 when he went 9-4. He also appeared briefly in two post-season games in the ALCS that year.

Zepp was born in Detroit, MI and went to high school in Detroit. He attended the University of Michigan in 1965-1967, his time there overlapping with that of Ted Sizemore, Bob Reed, Geoff Zahn and Glenn Redmon. In 1968 he was signed by the Minnesota Twins.

1969 was a big year for Bill as he went 18-4, split between two teams in the Minnesota organization.

During three seasons in the minors, his career minor league ERA was 2.65.

The book The Detroit Tigers: Club and Community, 1945-95 has a quote from Zepp saying that he suffered a Tommy John injury. He decided to retire rather than risk further injury.