![]() He worked mostly in long relief for the Indians but twice started 19 games in a season, including a career-high 154 2/3 frames during the ’78 campaign. His best year came in 1977, when he pitched to an even 3.00 ERA over 105 innings. ![]() ![]() Hood would spend the bulk of his career in Cleveland, pitching there for four-plus seasons. He’d make 20 appearances (18 in relief) the next season.Īfter the 1974 campaign, the O’s dealt Hood alongside former MVP Boog Powell to the Indians for catcher Dave Duncan. The left-hander started four of eight appearances for Baltimore as a rookie. He reached the majors within four years, debuting during his age-23 season. He was 73 years old.Ī native of Florence, South Carolina, Hood was a first-round pick of the Orioles in the 1969 draft. Former major league pitcher Don Hood passed away last Saturday, according to an obituary from a South Carolina funeral home.
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