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Dave Righetti

Played For
New York Yankees (1979-1990)
San Francisco Giants (1991-1993)
Oakland Athletics (1994)
Toronto Blue Jays (1994)
Chicago White Sox (1995)

All-Time Rankings
Dave Righetti ranks #32 among the Top 50 all-time at RP. Rankings ⇒

Born
David Allan Righetti was born on November 28, 1958, in San Jose, CA.

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Left

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  NYA

College:  San Jose CC

Major League Debut
September 16, 1979

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Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
2001 BBWAA 2 .4%

No-Hitter
7/4/1983: For NYY (A) vs. BOS (A), 4-0 at NYY. 9 innings pitched.

Post-Season Appearances
1981 American League Division Playoffs
1981 American League Championship Series
1981 World Series

Awards and Honors
1981 AL Rookie of the Year
1986 AL Rolaids Relief
1987 AL Rolaids Relief

All-Star Selections
1986 AL
1987 AL

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