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Kevin Stanfield

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Kevin Stanfield
Pitcher
Born: (1955-12-19) December 19, 1955 (age 68)
Huron, South Dakota
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 14, 1979, for the Minnesota Twins
Last MLB appearance
September 25, 1979, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average6.00
Strikeouts0
Teams

Kevin Bruce Stanfield (born December 19, 1955) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played for the Minnesota Twins in 1979.

Stanfield attended San Gorgonio High School in San Bernardino, California and played college baseball at San Bernardino Valley College in 1975 and 1976.[1] He began his professional career with the Minnesota Twins and became known as one of the best prospects in their farm system.[2] In August 1979, with Twins owner Clark Griffith in attendance, Stanfield threw a three-hit complete game for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. He was promoted to the Twins within the week.[1]

He made a successful Major League debut with the Twins on September 14, 1979, retiring the only batter he faced in relief of Dave Goltz.[3]

Due to arm injuries, his final pitching appearance of the 1979 season would also be his final professional baseball game at any level.[2][4] He underwent an unsuccessful surgery in December 1980 and ultimately retired before the start of the 1982 season.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Twins call up Stanfield". The San Bernardino County Sun. September 1, 1979. p. 30. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Hartman, Sid (April 5, 1980). "Jottings". Star Tribune. p. 2D. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  3. ^ Lindley, Bob (September 15, 1979). "Rivers has perfect night". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 56. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  4. ^ "Kevin Stanfield Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "Stanfield Retiring". The San Bernardino County Sun. February 16, 1982. p. 36. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
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