Bob Buhl, born Robert Ray Buhl (August 12, 1928 - February 16, 2001), was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with the Milwaukee Braves (1953-62), Chicago Cubs (1962-66) and Philadelphia Phillies (1966-67). A native of Saginaw, Michigan, he batted and threw right-handed. August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1928 was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of a game. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in North America. ... The Atlanta Braves are a Major League Baseball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. ... Chicago Cubs National League AAA Iowa Cubs AA West Tenn Diamond Jaxx A Daytona Cubs Peoria Chiefs Boise Hawks R Mesa Cubs The Chicago Cubs are a Major League Baseball team based in Chicago. ... The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Saginaw is a city located in Saginaw County, Michigan. ...

In a 15-year career, Buhl posted a 166-132 record with 1288 strikeouts and a 3.55 ERA in 2586.1 innings. He pitched 111 complete games and compiled 20 shutouts. In baseball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by K or SO) occurs when the batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. ... In baseball statistics, earned run average (denoted by ERA) is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. ... In baseball, innings pitched (IP) are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher is in the game. ... In baseball, a complete game (denoted by CG) is the act of a pitcher pitching an entire game himself, without the benefit of a relief pitcher. ... In baseball, a shutout refers to a game in which one team wins without allowing the opposing team to score any runs. ...

Buhl was a member of Braves teams to win the National League pennant in 1957 and 1958. A solid third starter behind dynamic duo of Warren Spahn and Lew Burdette, he put together back-to-back 18 win-season in 1956 and 1957. In 1959, Buhl won 15 games and led the National League with four shutouts. His most productive season came in 1960, when he finished with a 16-9 record, a 3.09 ERA and an All-Star berth.  This article refers to the American baseball league. ... Warren Edward Spahn (April 23, 1921 - November 24, 2003) was an American Major League Baseball player who pitched 21 seasons, all in the National League. ... Lew Burdette, born Selva Lewis Burdette, Jr. ... This article refers to the American baseball league. ... In baseball, a shutout refers to a game in which one team wins without allowing the opposing team to score any runs. ... The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is an annual exhibition baseball game between the best players from the National League and the American League. ...

In 1962, Buhl was traded to the Cubs after pitching just one game for the Braves. He landed in Philadelphia in 1966, in the same deal that brought Ferguson Jenkins to Chicago. Ferguson Arthur Fergie Jenkins (born December 13, 1943 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada) was a professional baseball player. ...

Bob Buhl died in Titusville, Florida, just two days after his Braves' roommate Eddie Mathews. He was 72. Titusville is a city located in Brevard County, Florida. ... Edwin Lee Mathews (October 13, 1931–February 18, 2001) was a Major League Baseball star player born in Texarkana, Texas. ...

Highlights

• All-Star (1960)
• Led league in shutouts (1959)
• 6-time Top 10 in ERA (1953, 1955-57, 1959-60)
• 5-time Top 10 in wins (1955-57, 1959-60)

External links

• Baseball Library (http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/B/Buhl_Bob.stm)
• Baseball Reference (http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/buhlbo01.shtml)