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Baseball Biography

Don Drysdale

“Big D”

American · Van Nuys, USA · Born 23 July 1936

Pitcher
2.95
career e r a
209
career wins
2486
career k
9
all- star apps

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American Hall of Famer and one of the most intimidating pitchers of his era, whose willingness to pitch inside, devastating overhand curve and 209 career wins made him a cornerstone of the Dodgers' dynasty.

Don Drysdale was the Los Angeles Dodgers' fierce right-hander who, alongside Sandy Koufax, formed one of baseball's greatest pitching duos. Known for his willingness to brush back hitters — he led the league in hit batters multiple times — Drysdale's exceptional slider and competitive fire produced six All-Star selections and a World Series championship. He set the consecutive scoreless innings record in 1968 with 58.2 innings.

Famous For

Intimidating fastball pitcher and consecutive scoreless innings streak

Playing Style

How They Played

Right-handed power pitcher with aggressive inside fastball

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Hall of Fame pitcher known for durability and competitive fire

Career Journey

Timeline

1956 📌 MLB debut with Brooklyn Dodgers
1959 🏆 World Series champion
1962 🥇 NL Cy Young Award winner
1965 🏆 World Series champion
1966 🏆 World Series champion
1968 🎯 Set record with 58.2 consecutive scoreless innings
1969 📌 Retired due to shoulder injury
1984 🥇 Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Career Timeline — Don Drysdale
1956
MLB debut with Brooklyn Dodgers
1959
World Series champion
1962
NL Cy Young Award winner
1965
World Series champion
1966
World Series champion
1968
Set record with 58.2 consecutive scoreless innings
1969
Retired due to shoulder injury
1984
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame