Don Kirkwood
{{short description|American baseball player (born 1949)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
| name = Don Kirkwood
| image = Don Kirkwood.jpg
| position = Pitcher
| bats = Right
| throws = Right
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1949|9|24}}
| birth_place = Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
|debutleague = MLB
| debutdate = September 13
| debutyear = 1974
| debutteam = California Angels
|finalleague = MLB
| finaldate = October 1
| finalyear = 1978
| finalteam = Toronto Blue Jays
|statleague = MLB
| stat1label = Win–loss record
| stat1value = 18–23
| stat3label = Strikeouts
| stat3value = 194
| stat2label = Earned run average
| stat2value = 4.37
| teams =
- California Angels ({{mlby|1974}}–{{mlby|1977}})
- Chicago White Sox ({{mlby|1977}})
- Toronto Blue Jays ({{mlby|1978}})
}}
Donald Paul Kirkwood (born September 24, 1949) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played five seasons for the California Angels, Chicago White Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Kirkwood attended Oakland University.
Professional career
In his first three minor league seasons, he had a win–loss record of 20–14 before making his MLB debut. His best season was 1975 with a win–loss record of 6–5 and an era of 3.11.
Personal life
In January 2020, he was inducted in the Hollie L. Lepely Hall of Honor class.
He currently works at a total sports complex, giving pitching lessons.
References
{{Baseballstats | br=k/kirkwdo01 | fangraphs=1006972 |brm=kirkwo002don }}
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Category:American expatriate baseball players in Canada
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Category:Sportspeople from Pontiac, Michigan
Category:Baseball players from Oakland County, Michigan
Category:Toronto Blue Jays players
Category:20th-century American sportsmen
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