BB61 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Which Russian born pitcher was the first to win 300 games in the Japanese Leagues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyvoodoo Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Victor Starffin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB61 Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Victor StarffinIndeed! The Big Russian was one of the best pitchers in what is now NPB's early days, including an astounding 0.94 ERA for the Tokyo Giants in 1940. Starffin, whose career was put on hold when he was interred at a spy-camp during the War, returned and played until 1955. Tragically, Victor Starffin was killed in a car accident in 1957 at the age of 39. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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