Summary
Bill Pleis, a former pitcher for the Minnesota Twins and longtime scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died at age 88. Pleis played for the Twins in the 1960s and worked as a scout for nearly 40 years, most of which was with the Dodgers.
Key Facts
- Bill Pleis died on October 17 at the age of 88.
- He debuted with the Minnesota Twins in 1961.
- Pleis pitched six seasons with the Twins, appearing in 190 games.
- He had a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.07.
- After playing, he became a scout for the Houston Astros in 1969.
- Pleis joined the Los Angeles Dodgers as a scout in 1976 and worked there until 2006.
- He spent nearly 40 years as a scout, mostly with the Dodgers.
- The Dodgers won two World Series titles during his tenure as a scout.
