Rick Reuschel Biography

Rick Reuschel was one of the most physically imposing pitchers during his lenghty major league career. Reuschel spent the first ten years of his career with the Chicago Cubs after debuting in 1972. He had a career year in 1977, winning 20 games and placing third in National League Cy Young voting. Reuschel was also named to the first of three career All-Star teams. He was traded to the New York Yankees in 1981 and helped them down the stretch to reach the World Series. Reuschel went back to the Cubs for two seasons and then had a career renaissance with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1985-87. He won two Gold Gloves and was named NL Comeback Player of the Year in 1985 after posting a 14-8 record. Reuschel finished his career with the San Francisco Giants from 1987-1991. He won 19 games in 1988 and 17 games in 1989 for a Giants team that went to the World Series. Overall, Reuschel finished with 214 wins and over 2,000 strikeouts.

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