Buster Narum

Buster Narum was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1940, who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 until 1967. He made his debut with the Washington Senators and later played for the team during its transition to the Minnesota Twins. Over the course of his career, Narum compiled a win-loss record of 14-27 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.45. He struck out a total of 220 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite a challenging win-loss record. Narum's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit on the mound, which was emblematic of the era in which he played—a time when pitchers often faced significant challenges from hitters as the game evolved. Although he did not secure any saves in his career, Narum contributed to his teams through his innings pitched and strikeouts, demonstrating the potential that had drawn attention to him as a young player. His time in the majors coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as teams began to embrace new strategies and player development techniques, setting the stage for future generations of pitchers. Narum remains a part of baseball history, representing the hard-working pitchers of the 1960s.