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Bud Podbielan

1924 – 1982

American baseball player

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About Bud Podbielan

Lived 1924 – 1982 (aged 58). Bud Podbielan was an American baseball player.

Clarence Anthony Podbielan (March 6, 1924 – October 26, 1982) was an American professional baseball player, a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1949–52), Cincinnati Reds/Redlegs (1952–55 and 1957) and Cleveland Indians. He was born in Curlew, Washington.

On May 18, 1953 while pitching for the Cincinnati Reds, Podbielan walked a franchise record thirteen batters in a 10-inning game against the Brooklyn Dodgers.

In 9 seasons Podbielan had a 25–42 win–loss record, 172 games, 76 games started, 20 complete games, 2 shutouts, 35 games finished, 3 saves, 641 innings pitched, 693 hits allowed, 362 runs allowed, 320 earned runs allowed, 79 home runs allowed, 245 walks allowed, 242 strikeouts, 17 hit batsmen, 12 wild pitches, 2,792 batters faced and a 4.49 ERA.

Podbielan was a .154 hitter (29-for-188) in his nine-year major league career, and he had a career .980 fielding percentage with only three errors in 147 total chances covering 641 innings pitched over 172 games.

Bud Podbielan died in Syracuse, New York at the age of 58.

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Education
Sherwood High School
Also known as
Clarence Anthony Podbielan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bud Podbielan?

American baseball player (1924-1982)

When was Bud Podbielan born?

Bud Podbielan was born on 6 March 1924 in Curlew.

When did Bud Podbielan die?

Bud Podbielan died on 26 October 1982 in Syracuse.

What was Bud Podbielan's occupation?

Bud Podbielan was a baseball player.

What nationality was Bud Podbielan?

Bud Podbielan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bud Podbielan

· Wikidata: Q4983921

· DBpedia: Bud Podbielan

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