Just ten days after announcing he was battling oral and skin cancer, Kansas City Royals all-time wins leader Paul Splitorff has died.
The big lefty spent his entire big league career with the Royals and this past April…began his 24th season in the team’s broadcast booth.
“I had the good fortune of knowing Paul and working with him and the amazing thing about Splitt was his ability to relate to people on any level,” former Royals closer Jeff Montgomery told The Hall exclusively. “It didn’t matter if you were a fan, a player, or a fellow member of the media, Paul was easy to talk to and easy to relate to. He has provided so many great memories for fans across the country both as a player and broadcaster. He will be missed by many.”
Splittorff put together a 166-143 career record and a 3.81 ERA in 429 games. He played in four postseasons with the Royals and reached the World Series in 1980. And not only does Splittorf hold the Royals’ career record for victories, he is the leader in starts (392) and innings pitched (2554 2/3). He was also the club’s first 20-game winner in 1973.
In 1987, he was inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame.
Paul Splitorff was 64.
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