Bob Heffner
Heffner in 1961
Pitcher
Born: (1938-09-13) September 13, 1938 (age 85) Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 19, 1963, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
May 20, 1968, for the California Angels
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	11–21
Earned run average	4.51
Strikeouts	241
Teams
Boston Red Sox (1963–1965) Cleveland Indians (1966) California Angels (1968)

Robert Frederic Heffner (born September 13, 1938), nicknamed "Butch", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher with the Boston Red Sox (1963–1965), Cleveland Indians (1966), and California Angels (1968). He stood 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall and weighed 200 pounds (91 kg), in his playing days.

Early life and education

Heffner was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Allentown High School in 1957.

Major League Baseball

On June 12, 1957, Heffner was signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent right out of high school.

Throughout his Major League Baseball (MLB) career, Heffner was used both as starter and reliever. His most productive season came in 1964 with the Red Sox, when he posted career-highs in wins (seven, including a shutout), strikeouts (112), saves (six), games (55), and innings (158+2⁄3).

Hefner's five-season MLB career totals include an 11–21 W–L record, a 4.51 ERA, and six saves. Overall, he appeared in 114 games, 31 of which were as a starter.