Billy Hoeft
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Billy Hoeft
| Born: | May 17, 1932 |
| Birthplace: | Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 3" |
| Weight: | 205 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Drafted: | 1950: Amateur Free Agent by the Detroit Tigers |
| College: | n/a |
| High School: | n/a |
| Other Teams: | Detroit Tigers 1952-1959 Baltimore Orioles 1959-1962 SF Giants 1963, 1966 Milwaukee Braves 1964 Chicago Cubs 1965-1966 |
| Years with Boston: | 1959 |
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Overall Career
William Frederick Hoeft (born May 17, 1932 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin) posted a 97-101 record with a 3.94 ERA and 33 saves in 505 games pitched during his 15 year major league career.
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Hoeft's Moments in the Sun
- AL All-Star (1955)
- AL Shutout Leader (1955)
- AL Strikeout to Walk Leader (1954)
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Trivia
- On September 7, 1953, Hoeft struck out three batters on nine pitches in the seventh inning of a 6-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. Hoeft became the fourth American League pitcher and the ninth pitcher in Major League history to accomplish the nine-strike/three-strikeout half-inning.
- On July 14, 1957, Hoeft hit two of his three career home runs.
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Transactions
- Before 1950 Season: Signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent.
- May 2, 1959: Traded by the Detroit Tigers to the Boston Red Sox for Dave Sisler and Ted Lepcio.
- June 15, 1959: Traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Baltimore Orioles for Jack Harshman.
- December 15, 1962: Traded by the Baltimore Orioles with Jimmie Coker and Jack Fisher to the San Francisco Giants for Stu Miller, Mike McCormick, and John Orsino.
- December 3, 1963: Traded by the San Francisco Giants with a player to be named later, Felipe Alou, and Ed Bailey to the Milwaukee Braves for Del Crandall, Bob Shaw, and Bob Hendley. The San Francisco Giants sent Ernie Bowman (January 8, 1964) to the Milwaukee Braves to complete the trade.
- October 19, 1964: Released by the Milwaukee Braves.
- November 16, 1964: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.
- April 11, 1965: Released by the Detroit Tigers.
- May, 1965: Signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago Cubs. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
- August 2, 1966: Released by the Chicago Cubs.
- September 1, 1966: Signed as a Free Agent with the San Francisco Giants.
- October 7, 1966: Released by the San Francisco Giants.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
