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Rik Aalbert Blyleven (born Blijleven, April 6, 1951) is a Dutch-American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1970 to 1992, primarily with the Minnesota Twins. Blyleven recorded 3,701 career strikeouts, the fifth-most in MLB history.
Bert Blyleven is a Hall of Fame pitcher who played for six teams in 22 seasons. See his stats, height, weight, position, draft, rookie status, agents, nicknames, and more.
- April 6, 1951
Bert Blyleven is a Hall of Fame pitcher who played for six teams in 22 seasons. He holds the AL record for most strikeouts and was a four-time All-Star and a World Series champion.
Bert (Blyleven) was a terrific pitcher – a dominating pitcher.” After the 1977 season, he was traded to the Pirates in a rare four-team trade. The Pirates won the World Series in 1979 and Blyleven went 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA in the Fall Classic after throwing a complete game in Game 3 of the NLCS.
Find comprehensive baseball stats for Bert Blyleven, a Dutch-born pitcher who played for four teams from 1970 to 1992. See his career totals, awards, quotes, cards and more.
Learn about Bert Blyleven, a former Major League pitcher who played for six teams and won two World Series. Find out his career highlights, awards, and how he fights Parkinson's Disease.
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Bert Blyleven, the Dutch-born pitcher who played 22 seasons in the majors and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2011. Read about his achievements, challenges, and legacy in this comprehensive article by Gregory H. Wolf.
