Anthony Alred Balsamo is a former Major League Baseball player. He was born November 21, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York. He went to Fordham University, where he pitched on the baseball team.
| Tony Balsamo | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 21, 1937 Brooklyn, New York | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 14, 1962, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 26, 1962, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 6.44 |
| Strikeouts | 27 |
| Teams | |
In 1959 he got his big break; the Chicago Cubs signed him as a free agent. He was called up by the Cubs on April 14, 1962. He pitched in 29.1 innings and recorded a 0–1 record with a 6.44 ERA. He only played in one big league season.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)