Doug Bair

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Doug Bair was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for 15 seasons. He was born on August 22, 1949, in Defiance, Ohio, and attended Bowling Green State University. Bair was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round of the 1971 MLB draft.

Bair made his MLB debut with the Pirates in 1976 and played for them until 1977. He then played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1978 to 1980, where he had his best season in 1980, with a 2.06 earned run average (ERA) and 10 saves. Bair then played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1981 to 1983, where he was a part of the 1981 National League (NL) Championship team. He also played for the Oakland Athletics from 1984 to 1986, where he was a part of the 1985 American League (AL) Championship team. Bair then played for the Detroit Tigers in 1987, the Boston Red Sox in 1988, and the Cleveland Indians in 1989 and 1990.

Bair was primarily a relief pitcher throughout his career, but he also made some starts. He had a career record of 55-61, with a 3.63 ERA, 1,075 strikeouts, and 186 saves in 829 games. Bair was known for his durability and consistency, as he pitched in at least 50 games in 11 seasons and had an ERA under 4.00 in 10 seasons.

Bair was also known for his postseason success, as he had a 2.63 ERA and 4 saves in 22 postseason games. He was a part of three teams that made it to the World Series, with the Cardinals in 1982, the Athletics in 1985, and the Red Sox in 1988. Bair pitched in a total of 13 World Series games, with a 2.70 ERA and 2 saves.

After retiring from baseball, Bair became a pitching coach for various minor league teams. He also worked as a scout for the Seattle Mariners and the San Francisco Giants. Bair was inducted into the Bowling Green State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986.

In conclusion, Doug Bair was a successful relief pitcher in the MLB for 15 seasons. He played for various teams and was a part of three World Series teams. Bair was known for his durability, consistency, and postseason success. After retiring from baseball, he continued to work in the sport as a pitching coach and scout.

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In 1982, the sports broadcasting landscape was graced by the iconic voice of Jack Buck,...

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