Dave LaPoint

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Dave LaPoint was a left-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for over a decade. He was born on July 29, 1959, in Glens Falls, New York, and attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst. LaPoint was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the second round of the 1979 MLB draft and made his debut with the team in 1980.

Over the course of his career, LaPoint played for several teams, including the Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, Detroit Tigers, and New York Yankees. He was known for his ability to throw a variety of pitches, including a fastball, curveball, and changeup.

LaPoint's best season came in 1988 when he was playing for the Cardinals. He had a record of 12-3 with a 2.91 ERA and helped lead the team to the National League Championship Series. He also had a strong showing in the World Series that year, pitching 7.1 innings and allowing only one run in a game against the Oakland Athletics.

Despite his success in 1988, LaPoint struggled in the following years and was traded to several different teams. He retired from baseball in 1994 with a career record of 64-57 and an ERA of 4.02.

After retiring from baseball, LaPoint worked as a baseball analyst for various television networks, including ESPN and Fox Sports. He also coached high school baseball and worked as a pitching coach for several minor league teams.

In addition to his baseball career, LaPoint is known for his involvement in a controversial incident during a game in 1985. While playing for the Brewers, LaPoint was involved in a brawl with the Chicago White Sox that resulted in several players being ejected and fines being issued. LaPoint was suspended for five games and fined $1,000 for his role in the incident.

Overall, Dave LaPoint had a successful career as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. While he may not be as well-known as some of his contemporaries, he was a solid player who contributed to several teams over the course of his career.

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