Mark Steven Fidrych (/ ˈfɪdrɪtʃ / FID-rich; [1] August 14, 1954 – April 13, 2009), nicknamed " the Bird ", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played five seasons in Major League Baseball …

Today we remember the 'Bird', Mark Fidrych, who passed away 9 years ago today. Fidrych set the baseball world on fire in 1976 with his pitching and mound antics.

Fullname: Mark Steven Fidrych Nickname: The Bird Born: 8/14/1954 in Worcester, MA Draft: 1974, Detroit Tigers, Round: 10, Overall Pick: 231 High School: Worcester Academy, Worcester, MA …

Apr 13, 2009 · When was Mark Fidrych drafted? Mark Fidrych was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 10th round of the 1974 MLB June Amateur Draft from Worcester Academy (Worcester, MA).

Mark Steven Fidrych (August 14, 1954 – April 13, 2009), nicknamed "The Bird", was a Major League Baseball pitcher. This section includes some of our favorite Mark Fidrych references.

Jul 23, 1993 · The American League's Rookie of the Year for 1976, pitcher Mark Fidrych briefly captured the imagination of baseball fans with his bizarre on-the-field antics.

Aug 14, 2012 · Although he pitched in only 58 major-league games in his tragically brief career, Mark Fidrych made an enduring impression on the history and culture of professional baseball.

Mark Steven Fidrych was a Major League Baseball player with the Detroit Tigers (1980 - 1980). The Bird, his nickname, was a non-roster invitee with the Tigers during Spring Training in 1976.

Aug 14, 2024 · Mark Fidrych, nicknamed “The Bird,” was one of baseball’s most captivating and unconventional figures. His meteoric rise to fame in the mid-1970s, coupled with his eccentric …

Mark Steven Fidrych (/ ˈfɪdrɪtʃ / FID-rich; [1] August 14, 1954 – April 13, 2009), nicknamed " the Bird ", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played five seasons in Major League Baseball …