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Splittorff was the first player originally signed by the Royals to make it to the majors, and in 1973 he became their first 20-game winner. A thinking control pitcher with a fine sinkerball, he led the AL with a .727 winning percentage by going 16-6 in 1977 (despite a 1-4 start), helping the Royals to their second of three consecutive division titles. He threw two one-hitters, including one on August 3, 1975, in which he set down the last 26 Oakland batters. Beleaguered by back problems, after 17 years in the Royals' organization, he retired as the club's all-time leader in games and innings pitched, starts, wins, and losses. (FJO)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » August 26, 1973: In a 10–1 win over the Royals, Oriole Paul Blair hits an inside-the-park grand slam off Paul Splittorff. Amos Otis and Steve Hovley collide in midair while chasing Blair's ball to help the O's win their 13th straight. » October 10, 1976: Kansas City evens the ALCS with a 7-3 win over New York behind Paul Splittorff's 52Ž3 innings of scoreless relief. » October 6, 1977: Ron Guidry's 3-hitter gives the Yanks a series-evening 6–2 win over the Royals. Paul Splittorff works into the 9th for the win. » April 18, 1978: The Royals win their 8th straight, beating the Blue Jays 5–0 behind Paul Splittorff's 5-hitter. Willie Wilson and Hal McRae open the game with singles, and pull off a double steal. Following a 2-out intentional walk, Amos Otis hits a grand slam to jump start the Royals scoring. » October 5, 1980: John Castino's lead off single is the only hit for the Twins, who lose 4–0 to KC's Paul Splittorff. Rich Gale finishes for KC. » 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. » July 1, 1984: Royals Paul Splittorff, whose 166 victories in 13 seasons are the most in club history, retires.