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Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher sadly passed at 76 years old
Toronto Blue Jays former pitcher Randy Moffitt and brother of Billie Jean King sadly passed away at 76 years old as news broke this afternoon.
Moffitt had a 12 year MLB career as a reliable reliever playing from 1972-1983 for the San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros and the Toronto Blue Jays.
Former Blue Jays pitcher Randy Moffitt passed away at 76 years old
The news broke regarding the Blue Jays former pitcher as he passed away in California at 76 years old after battling an undisclosed illness for some time now.
RIP Randy Moffitt, a reliable Giants reliever from 1972 to 1981, who's fourth in the team's West Coast history in games pitched, 459. Best year 1973, posting 2.42 ERA with 14 saves in 60 outings. On team's Wall of Fame. Brother of Billie Jean King. He was 76.
The #SFGiants are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former San Francisco Giants pitcher Randy Moffitt.
We extend our deepest condolences to the Moffitt family
We extend our deepest condolences to the Moffitt family
Moffitt was with the Blue Jays for the final year of his career in which he finished with a solid 3.77 ERA in 45 games and 57.1 innings pitched while striking out a total of 38 batters before calling it a career.
The best season of Moffitt's career came in his second season in the MLB in 1973 with the Giants where he pitched 100.1 innings, finishing with a 2.42 ERA including 65 strikeouts and a 4-4 record.
The former Blue Jays pitcher is also remembered for being the brother of famous tennis player Billie Jean King.
The entire baseball community wishes the Moffitt family their condolences during these difficult time.
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