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The Myth of One Pitch - Donnie Moore

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Aug 26, 2025
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I remember Donnie Moore as more than a name tied to one pitch. He was drafted back in 1973 and fought his way through the Cubs, Cardinals, Brewers, and Braves before finding his place with the Angels. In 1985 he finally had his season. Thirty-one saves, a 1.92 ERA, an All-Star nod. He wasn’t the biggest name in the game, but he was good. Managers truste…

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