Erickson made the Twins after just one year in the minors and went 14-13 with a 3.96
ERA in 1978. It was his only winning season.
(JFC)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 23, 1981: Minnesota and Kansas City go 14 innings without scoring before Willie Wilson's RBI single in the 15th ends it, 1–0. Paul Splittorff goes 11 innings while Roger Erickson goes 9.1 innings.
»May 12, 1982: In their 2nd major trade in as many days, the Twins deal C Butch Wynegar and P Roger Erickson to the Yankees for IF Larry Milbourne, minor leaguers John Pacella and Pete Filson, and cash. The Twins' frugal owner, Calvin Griffith, is roundly criticized for the deals, in which he appears to be unloading high-salaried veterans at the expense of a winning ball club.