Milwaukee Braves All Time Team |
Lew Burdette
Although he pitched for six franchises, Lew Burdette is best known for his years with the Braves. In addition to winning 20 games in 1958 and 21 in 1959, Burdette won 19 in 1956 and 1960, 18 in 1961, and 17 in 1957. In two All-Star games, he allowed only one run in seven innings pitched, and in 1956, he topped the league pitchers with a 2.70 ERA. He is the first pitcher to win three games during one World Series, and was named the MVP of the 1957 Fall Classic for this feat. In a 18-year career, Burdette posted a 203-144 record with 1074 strikeouts and a 3.66 ERA |
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