Bobby Shantz turns 100 Friday
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 18:44 pm
Stood 5' 6" and weighed 139 pounds. Bobby played 15 MLB seasons; won 119 games.
Played 3 seasons with Cards mostly in relief (1962-64); traded to Cubs as part of Lou Brock deal
In 1952, Bobby won the AL MVP (over Mantle); 24-7 280 IP's 2.48 ERA and a 8.8 WAR. He had 27 complete games that year!
He won 8 consecutive Gold Glove awards.
Bobby was a three time all-star, and in 1952 struck out Whitey Lockman, Jackie Robinson and Stan Musial in order.
One of the last links to a different era in baseball. Happy birthday, Bobby.
Played 3 seasons with Cards mostly in relief (1962-64); traded to Cubs as part of Lou Brock deal
In 1952, Bobby won the AL MVP (over Mantle); 24-7 280 IP's 2.48 ERA and a 8.8 WAR. He had 27 complete games that year!
He won 8 consecutive Gold Glove awards.
Bobby was a three time all-star, and in 1952 struck out Whitey Lockman, Jackie Robinson and Stan Musial in order.
One of the last links to a different era in baseball. Happy birthday, Bobby.