Dick Bosman, baseball player, 1966-1976

Dick Bosman

Born: 2/17/1944 in Kenosha, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-06-01 | Final Game: 1976-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Richard Allen Bosman

Biography

Dick Bosman was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1976. Born in 1944, Bosman carved out a career that showcased his skill on the mound during a transformative era in baseball. He finished his career with a record of 82 wins and 85 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67, and a total of 757 strikeouts. Throughout his time in the league, Bosman was known for his competitive spirit and ability to keep hitters off balance, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Bosman played for several teams during his career, including the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians, and Texas Rangers. His contributions were particularly notable during the early 1970s, a period marked by increased offensive production in Major League Baseball. Despite the challenges of pitching in a high-scoring environment, Bosman managed to maintain a respectable ERA, demonstrating his effectiveness as a starter and reliever. With two saves to his name, he displayed versatility that allowed him to adapt to various roles within the pitching staff. Bosman's career remains a testament to the talent and determination required to succeed in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
82 85 306 229 29 10 2 1591.0 1594 648 149 412 757 3.67 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
308 329 14 41 5 0 0 14 0 19 124 0.125 0.172 0.140 0.312 -2629.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1975 ALCS OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1975 ALCS OAK 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 306 229 119 213 11 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 306

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1974 Player of the Week Week of 1974-07-19

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1969 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 3.0 336 0