Zuverink was 9-13 for the Tigers in 1954, his only year as a starter. Sold to Baltimore
and returned to the bullpen, he led the AL in appearances twice and saved an AL-high
16 games in 1956.
(JK)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»July 1st, 1957: P George Zuverink and C Frank Zupo of the Orioles become the first "Z-battery" in history. The end result is a 3-2 loss to the Yanks.