Johnny Podres | |
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![]() Podres with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1961 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Witherbee, New York, U.S. | September 30, 1932|
Died: January 13, 2008 Glens Falls, New York, U.S. | (aged 75)|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
April 7, 1953, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 21, 1969, for the San Diego Padres | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 148–116 |
Earned run average | 3.68 |
Strikeouts | 1,435 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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John Joseph Podres (September 30, 1932 – January 13, 2008) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in the majors from 1953 to 1969, spending most of his career with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. Podres won four World Series titles with the Dodgers. He is best known for pitching a shutout in game 7 of the 1955 World Series to give the Dodgers their first championship.