- Al Fitzmorris was a member of the original Toronto Blue Jays for a few hours. Al was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 1976 expansion draft. Later the same day, Fitzmorris was traded to the Cleveland Indians for Alan Ashby and Doug Howard.
- 1977 Stats: 6-10, 5.41 ERA in 29 games (21 starts)
- 1977 Highlights:
- May 21 - Took himself out of the game after facing one batter. Manager Frank Robinson wanted to fine Fitzmorris for malingering, but he was overruled by GM Phil Seghi. Fitzmorris said the problem was stiffness that came from time to time.
- July 31 - Allowed two runs (one unearned) on five hits in a complete game 9-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
- Aug 19 - Earned the victory by allowing five hits and one run in eight innings as the Indians beat the Oakland A's 2-1.
- Other card blogs: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1976 Hostess, 1979
He had a good year in 1976, so I wonder why the Royals exposed him in the expansion draft.
ReplyDeleteHe was also in the 1968 expansion draft - selected by the Royals from the White Sox.
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