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Keith Moreland

Played For
Philadelphia Phillies (1978-1981)
Chicago Cubs (1982-1987)
San Diego Padres (1988)
Detroit Tigers (1989)
Baltimore Orioles (1989)

Baseball's Toughest Pitchers, According to Keith Moreland
In 1986, Moreland rated the players below as the toughest pitchers to face, the guys who "strike fear in hitters."

1. Dwight Gooden
2. Rick Sutcliffe
3. Dennis Eckersley
4. Fernando Valenzuela
5. Mario Soto
6. Nolan Ryan

Born
Bobby Keith Moreland was born on May 2, 1954, in Dallas, TX.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  C

Primary Team:  CHN

College:  Texas

Major League Debut
October 1, 1978

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Pedro Guerrero
Danny Darwin
Mike Morgan
Dave Stewart
Terry Kennedy
Ron Oester

Post-Season Appearances
1980 National League Championship Series
1980 World Series
1981 National League Division Playoffs
1984 National League Championship Series

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