Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-2, 175lb (188cm, 79kg)
Born: July 14, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA us
Died: March 16, 2008 in Allegheny County, PA
Buried: Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray, PA
High School: South Hills HS (Pittsburgh, PA)
Debut:
April 14, 1954
(Age 24-274d,
11,093rd in major league history)
vs. PHI 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 1 ER
Last Game:
July 26, 1966
(Age 37-012d)
vs. SFG 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1954 season
Full Name: Robert Thomas Purkey
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Career
22.7
129
115
3.79
386
276
8
2114.2
793
1.267
Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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