Ken Forsch

Kenneth Roth Forsch (born September 8, 1946) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a right-handed pitcher from 1970 to 1984, most prominently as a member of the Houston Astros where he helped the franchise win its first-ever National League Western Division title and postseason berth in 1980. A two-time All-Star player, Forsch pitched a no-hitter for the Astros on April 7, 1979. He ended his baseball career playing for the California Angels.

Ken Forsch
Forsch in 1976
Pitcher
Born: (1946-09-08) September 8, 1946
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 7, 1970, for the Houston Astros
Last MLB appearance
May 23, 1986, for the California Angels
MLB statistics
Win–loss record114–113
Earned run average3.37
Strikeouts1,047
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× All-Star (1976, 1981)
  • Pitched a no-hitter on April 7, 1979
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