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Athletics Franchise · 1961–1963

Ed Rakow

Pitcher3 seasons1961–1963

Biography

Ed Rakow was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born May 30, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA. A right-handed pitcher listed at 5' 11" and 178 pounds, Ed Rakow debuted on April 22, 1960 and last played on September 28, 1967.

Across 195 big-league appearances, Ed Rakow went 36-47 with a 4.33 ERA, 484 strikeouts, and 761.1 innings pitched.

Every one of Ed's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
May 30, 1935
Birthplace
Pittsburgh, PA
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
Switch / Right
Height / Weight
5' 11", 178 lb
MLB Debut
April 22, 1960
Final Game
September 28, 1967
Seasons with A's
3

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 195 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

WLERAGGSSVIPSOBBWHIP
36474.33195905761.14843041.41
YearTeamWLERAIPSO
1960Los Angeles Dodgers017.3622.09
1961Kansas City Athletics284.76124.281
1962Kansas City Athletics14174.25235.1159
1963Kansas City Athletics9103.92174.1104
1964Detroit Tigers893.72152.196
1965Detroit Tigers006.0813.110
1967Atlanta Braves325.2639.125

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Ed Rakow appears across the 1961-1963 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Ed Rakow pitched in 121 games with 344 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Ed Rakow.

John WyattBilly BryanWayne CauseyJerry LumpeDan PfisterDave WickershamNorm SiebernBill Fischer

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Ed Rakow play?
Ed Rakow was a pitcher who switch-hit and threw right-handed.
When did Ed Rakow play for the Athletics?
Ed Rakow appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1961-1963.
Where was Ed Rakow born?
Ed Rakow was born on May 30, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA.
What were Ed Rakow's MLB career stats?
Over 195 games from 1961, Ed Rakow went 36-47 with a 4.33 ERA and 484 strikeouts.

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