Joaquin Andujar Dies

Joaquin Andujar Dies, Four-time All-Star Joaquin Andujar has anesthetized abroad at the age of 62. Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes letters Andujar died in the Dominican Republic afterwards a continued action with diabetes.

The Cardinals appear the afterward account afterward Andujar's death:

“We are acutely afflicted by the accident of one of the best pitchers in Cardinals history,” Cardinals Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. said. “Joaquin Andujar was ‘One Tough Dominican' who admired himself to Cardinals admirers not alone with his abundant talent, but aswell with his incomparable affection for the game. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his accompany and his teammates today.”

The Cardinals will pay accolade to Andujar above-mentioned to Tuesday night's bold adjoin the Cubs at Busch Stadium.

Andujar played 13 seasons in the big leagues from 1976-88, including locations of 5 with the Cardinals from 1981-85. The right-hander went 127-118 with a 3.58 ERA in 2,153 career innings. He was an All-Star in 1977, 1979, 1984 and 1985, and aswell accomplished fourth in the Cy Young voting in both 1984 and 1985.

Andujar helped the Cardinals to their 1982 World Series appellation and was just absurd in October. He accustomed two runs in 6 2/3 innings in NLCS Bold 3 adjoin the Braves, aught runs in 6 1/3 innings in World Series Bold 3 adjoin the Brewers, again accustomed three runs (two earned) in seven innings in the absolute Bold 7 of the Fall Classic.

Among Dominican-born pitchers, Andujar ranks sixth in wins, fifth in innings and 17th in WAR (16.8). He aswell played for the Astros and Athletics.
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