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A native of ], Abernathy changed his pitching motion after shoulder surgery left his career in doubt, switching from a three-quarter delivery and becoming an effective sidearmer who developed a ] pitch. A native of ], Abernathy changed his pitching motion after shoulder surgery left his career in doubt, switching from a three-quarter delivery and becoming an effective sidearmer who developed a ] pitch.


Abernathy appeared in 681 games and picked up 148 ] during a 14-season career between {{By|1955}} and {{By|1972}}, playing for the ] (1955–57, 1960), ] (1963–64), ] (1966, 1969–70), ] (1966), ] (1967–68), ] (1970) and ] (1970–72). He compiled a 63-69 record with 765 ]s and a 3.46 ] in 1147.2 innings. Abernathy appeared in 681 games and picked up 148 ] during a 14-season career between {{By|1955}} and {{By|1972}}, playing for the ] (1955–57, 1960), ] (1963–64), ] (1965-66, 1969–70), ] (1966), ] (1967–68), ] (1970) and ] (1970–72). He compiled a 63-69 record with 765 ]s and a 3.46 ] in 1147.2 innings.


In {{By|1965}}, Abernathy recorded a league-leading 31 saves with the Cubs, along with 104 strikeouts and a 2.57 ERA. He had 28 saves, 88 strikeouts, and a 1.27 ERA two seasons later with Cincinnati. In {{By|1968}}, Abernathy won 10 games with 13 saves, and had 10 wins and 14 saves in {{By|1970}}. In {{By|1965}}, Abernathy recorded a league-leading 31 saves with the Cubs, along with 104 strikeouts and a 2.57 ERA. He had 28 saves, 88 strikeouts, and a 1.27 ERA two seasons later with Cincinnati. In {{By|1968}}, Abernathy won 10 games with 13 saves, and had 10 wins and 14 saves in {{By|1970}}.

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Baseball player
Ted Abernathy
Relief pitcher
Born: March 6, 1933
Stanley, North Carolina
Died: December 16, 2004(2004-12-16) (aged 71)
Gastonia, North Carolina
Batted: RightThrew: Right
debut
April 13, 1955, for the Washington Senators
Last appearance
September 30, 1972, for the Kansas City Royals
Career statistics
Win-loss record63-69
Saves148
Earned run average3.46
Strikeouts765
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Ted Wade Abernathy (March 6, 1933 – December 16, 2004) was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He batted and threw right-handed.

A native of Stanley, North Carolina, Abernathy changed his pitching motion after shoulder surgery left his career in doubt, switching from a three-quarter delivery and becoming an effective sidearmer who developed a submarine pitch.

Abernathy appeared in 681 games and picked up 148 saves during a 14-season career between 1955 and 1972, playing for the Washington Senators (1955–57, 1960), Cleveland Indians (1963–64), Chicago Cubs (1965-66, 1969–70), Atlanta Braves (1966), Cincinnati Reds (1967–68), St. Louis Cardinals (1970) and Kansas City Royals (1970–72). He compiled a 63-69 record with 765 strikeouts and a 3.46 ERA in 1147.2 innings.

In 1965, Abernathy recorded a league-leading 31 saves with the Cubs, along with 104 strikeouts and a 2.57 ERA. He had 28 saves, 88 strikeouts, and a 1.27 ERA two seasons later with Cincinnati. In 1968, Abernathy won 10 games with 13 saves, and had 10 wins and 14 saves in 1970.

Ted Abernathy died in Gastonia, North Carolina at the age of 71.

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See also

External links

  • Career statistics from MLB

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