Steve Busby

Inducted 1986
Pitcher 1972-1980

Coupling his amazing ability with an equally intimidating competitive fire, Busby burst onto the scene like few other pitchers. He was named the 1973 American League Rookie Pitcher of the Year in a vote by his peers. The two-time All-Star was the Royals 1974 Pitcher of the Year when he won 22 games. From 1973-75, he averaged more than 18 wins, 260 innings pitched and 177 strikeouts. He was the first pitcher in Major League history to throw no-hitters in each of his first two seasons. Though his career was shortened by a rotator cuff injury, his achievements earned him induction in the inaugural year of the Royals Hall of Fame.

POSITION: Pitcher

BATS: Right

THROWS: Right

HEIGHT: 6'2

WEIGHT: 205

BORN: September 29, 1949 in Burbank, Calif.

HOW ACQUIRED: Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 2nd round of the 1971 amateur draft

SIGNED: 1971

DEBUT: September 8, 1972

FINAL GAME: August 26, 1980

Steve Busby, one of Kansas City's greatest right-handed pitchers, was inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame in 1986.

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When Busby tossed a no-hitter on June 19, 1974 in Milwaukee, he became the first Major League pitcher to throw no-hitters in each of his first two complete seasons.

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The peak of Busby's career was from 1973 to 1975, when he averaged nearly 19 wins, 263.2 innings and 177 strikeouts per season.

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Busby was a two-time All-Star, making the squad in both 1974 and 1975.

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