1972 Topps / In Action - Claude Osteen #298 (Pitcher) - Autographed Baseball Card (Los Angeles Dodgers)

Claude Wilson Osteen (b. August 9, 1939 in Caney Springs, Tennessee, near Chapel Hill), nicknamed "Gomer" because of his resemblance to Gomer Pyle, is a former MLB left-handed pitcher. He pitched for six different teams: the Cincinnati Redlegs/Reds (1957–1961), Washington Senators (1961–1964), Los Angeles Dodgers (1965–1973), Houston Astros (1974), St. Louis Cardinals (1974), and Chicago White Sox (1975).

 

During a 18-year baseball career, Osteen compiled 196 wins, 1,612 strikeouts, and a 3.30 ERA. As a batter, Osteen had a .188 batting average with 8 home runs and 76 RBI.

 

He later became a pitching coach for the Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers and the Dodgers as well as various minor league teams.

 

MLB debut - July 6, 1957, for the Cincinnati Redlegs

Last MLB appearance - September 27, 1975, for the Chicago White Sox

 

MLB statistics:

Win–loss record 196–195

ERA - 3.30

Strikeouts - 1,612

 

Teams:

Cincinnati Redlegs / Reds (1957, 1959–1961)

Washington Senators (1961–1964)

Los Angeles Dodgers (1965–1973)

Houston Astros (1974)

St. Louis Cardinals (1974)

Chicago White Sox (1975)

 

Career highlights and awards:

3× All-Star (1967, 1970, 1973)

World Series champion (1965)

 

Link to all of his issued baseball cards - www.tradingcarddb.com/Person.cfm/pid/4408/col/1/yea/0/Cla...

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