Buzz Capra

Buzz Capra
Pitcher
Born: (1947-10-01) October 1, 1947 Chicago, Illinois
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 15, 1971, for the New York Mets
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 1977, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	31–37
Earned run average	3.87
Strikeouts	362
Teams
New York Mets (1971–1973) Atlanta Braves (1974–1977)
Career highlights and awards
All-Star (1974) NL ERA leader (1974)

Lee William "Buzz" Capra (born October 1, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois) was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1971 to 1977 for the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves. His best season was 1974, when he was 16–8 with a league-leading 2.28 earned run average, and was named a National League All-Star.

As a collegiate pitcher and shortstop, Capra was a member of the Illinois State University Redbirds as they won the 1969 NCAA College Division (now known as Division II) Championship. Capra is a member of the Illinois State University Athletics Hall of Fame.

After retiring as a player, Capra was a pitching coach in the systems of the Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Braves.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball ERA champions

External links

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

Preceded by Ralph Garr

National League Player of the Month June, 1974

Succeeded by Don Gullett