Jerry Koosman

Jerome Martin Koosman (born December 23, 1942) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, and Philadelphia Phillies between 1967 and 1985. Koosman is best known as a member of the Miracle Mets team that won the 1969 World Series.

Jerry Koosman
Pitcher
Born: (1942-12-23) December 23, 1942
Appleton, Minnesota, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 14, 1967, for the New York Mets
Last MLB appearance
August 21, 1985, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record222–209
Earned run average3.36
Strikeouts2,556
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× All-Star (1968, 1969)
  • World Series champion (1969)
  • New York Mets No. 36 retired
  • New York Mets Hall of Fame
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