Ken Forsch
| Ken Forsch | |
|---|---|
Forsch in 1976 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 8, 1946 Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 7, 1970, for the Houston Astros | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 23, 1986, for the California Angels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 114–113 |
| Earned run average | 3.37 |
| Strikeouts | 1,047 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Kenneth Roth Forsch (born September 8, 1946) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a right-handed pitcher from 1970 to 1984, most prominently as a member of the Houston Astros where he helped the franchise win its first-ever National League Western Division title and postseason berth in 1980. A two-time All-Star player, Forsch pitched a no-hitter for the Astros on April 7, 1979. He ended his baseball career playing for the California Angels.