Tony Balsamo
| Tony Balsamo | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 21, 1936 New York City, U.S. | |
| Died: March 12, 2026 (aged 89) Holbrook, New York, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 14, 1962, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 26, 1962, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 6.44 |
| Strikeouts | 27 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Anthony Alred Balsamo (July 21, 1936 – March 12, 2026) was an American Major League Baseball player.[1] He went to Fordham University, where he pitched on the baseball team.
In 1959, the Chicago Cubs signed him as a free agent. He was called up by the Cubs on April 14, 1962. He pitched in 291⁄3 innings and recorded a 0–1 record with a 6.44 ERA. He only played in one big league season.
Balsamo died in Holbrook, New York, on March 12, 2026, at the age of 89.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Anthony Balsamo". Massapequa Funeral Home. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac