Mark Fidrych Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mark Fidrych.

Mark Fidrych, born on August 14, 1954, was a professional baseball player from Worcester, Massachusetts. Fidrych achieved sudden fame and popularity as a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in the 1970s. Known for his unconventional mannerisms on the mound, including talking to the baseball and grooming the pitching mound, he was affectionately nicknamed "The Bird." Fidrych won the American League Rookie of the Year award in 1976 but later struggled with injuries that shortened his career. Tragically, Fidrych passed away on April 13, 2009, due to an accident on his farm.