| Tony Balsamo | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born:November 21, 1937 Brooklyn, 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 |
| Teams | |
Anthony Alred Balsamo is a former Major League Baseball player. He was born November 21,1937,in Brooklyn,New York. He went to Fordham University,where he pitched on the baseball team.
In 1959 he got his big break when the Chicago Cubs signed him as a free agent. He was called up by the Cubs on April 14,1962. He pitched in 29.1 innings and recorded a 0–1 record with a 6.44 ERA. He only played in one big league season.
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