Former Padres, Pirates Pitcher Passes Away
Summary
Eduardo Acosta, a former pitcher for the San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates, has passed away at the age of 81. Acosta, originally from Panama, played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1972 and had an unconventional path to the sport. Despite a brief MLB career, he made an impact with some notable performances.Key Facts
- Eduardo Acosta was born in Boquete, Panama, in 1944 and began playing baseball late, first using a glove at 21.
- He played in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres between 1970 and 1972.
- Acosta's MLB record was 6 wins and 9 losses, with a 4.05 earned run average (ERA) over 57 games.
- Before reaching MLB, Acosta played in the Houston Astros' minor league system and the Mexican Summer League.
- He was discovered by a Pirates scout in 1965 and first played professional baseball in the Class-A Florida State League with the Houston Astros.
- The Padres acquired Acosta in a trade in 1971, and he achieved a complete game shutout as part of his MLB debut.
- Despite beginning the 1972 season in the Padres' bullpen, his major league career concluded that year.
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