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The 6'5" righthander joined the Phillies in September of 1980 and seemed headed for stardom. He shut out the Mets in his first start, won his four others, and compiled a 1.50 ERA. He then started Game Five of the LCS and WS, and though Bystrom did not record a decision, Philadelphia won both games. Beleaguered by elbow and shoulder problems, Bystrom was traded to the Yankees in 1984. (AL)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » August 12, 1978: Peninsula's Marty Bystrom hurls a perfect game over Winston-Salem 3–0 in a Carolina League contest. » September 10, 1980: The Phillies Marty Bystrom makes his first ML start and beats the Mets, 5–0.