Was 8-5 with Corning in his first pro season, earning a promotion to Omaha, where he was 12-10 in 1969 and 8-12 in 1970. In 1971 he started the season at Omaha again, and went 5-2 with a 1.48 ERA before being promoted to the Royals for good.
Born Paul William (Jr.) Splittorff was born on October 8, 1946, in Evansville, IN.
Related Players Splittorff pitched for Jack McKeon in the American Association with Omaha, and later at the major league level for Kansas City.
Hall of Fame Voting
Year
Election
Votes
Pct
1990
BBWAA
0
%
Post-Season Appearances
1976 American League Championship Series
1977 American League Championship Series
1978 American League Championship Series
1980 American League Championship Series
1980 World Series
Notes In 1971, he was runner-up to Bill Parsons for The Sporting News Rookie Pitcher of the Year Award... Pitched 23 consecutive scoreless innings in 1972.
Injuries and Explanation for Missed Playing Time Was hit in his right shoulder by a line drive off the bat of Willie Horton in 1972. He did not miss a start, but slumped briefly after the incident.
