Major League Baseball Pitcher
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Key moments and achievements from Bob Lacey's life.
Bob was born
· Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Professional Milestone
Lacey was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 10th round of the 1972 MLB January Draft. This followed a successful amateur career in Arizona where he starred at Palo Verde High School and Central Arizona College. He quickly moved through the minor league system, posting a dominant 13-2 record in 1973.
Professional Milestone
Lacey was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 10th round of the 1972 MLB January Draft. This followed a successful amateur career in Arizona where he starred at Palo Verde High School and Central Arizona College. He quickly moved through the minor league system, posting a dominant 13-2 record in 1973.
Defining Moment
In only his fourth major league appearance, Lacey struck out Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson twice. The performance led to a heated on-field confrontation between the two competitors. Athletics owner Charlie Finley was so impressed by Lacey's grit that he nearly doubled the pitcher's salary on the spot.
Defining Moment
In only his fourth major league appearance, Lacey struck out Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson twice. The performance led to a heated on-field confrontation between the two competitors. Athletics owner Charlie Finley was so impressed by Lacey's grit that he nearly doubled the pitcher's salary on the spot.
Statistical Record
Lacey led the American League in pitching appearances during the 1978 season, taking the mound in 74 games. During this marathon year, he set a major league record by inheriting 104 baserunners. This cemented his reputation as the premier 'fireman' of the Oakland bullpen.
Statistical Record
Lacey led the American League in pitching appearances during the 1978 season, taking the mound in 74 games. During this marathon year, he set a major league record by inheriting 104 baserunners. This cemented his reputation as the premier 'fireman' of the Oakland bullpen.
Professional Milestone
Under manager Billy Martin, the 1980 Athletics pitching staff was famous for its high number of complete games. Lacey recorded the 94th and final complete game of the season for the team. He threw a shutout in what was his only start of the entire year.
Professional Milestone
Under manager Billy Martin, the 1980 Athletics pitching staff was famous for its high number of complete games. Lacey recorded the 94th and final complete game of the season for the team. He threw a shutout in what was his only start of the entire year.
Retirement
Lacey concluded his seven-year major league career as a member of the San Francisco Giants. He finished with a total of 284 career appearances and 17 saves across five different franchises. His journey included stops with the Indians, Rangers, and Angels before his final season in the Bay Area.
Retirement
Lacey concluded his seven-year major league career as a member of the San Francisco Giants. He finished with a total of 284 career appearances and 17 saves across five different franchises. His journey included stops with the Indians, Rangers, and Angels before his final season in the Bay Area.
Bob Lacey passed away
