Dick Bosman (born February 17, 1944 in Kenosha, Wisconsin), is a former Major League Baseball starting pitcher. In 11-year career he played for the Washington Senators (1966-71), Texas Rangers (1972-73), Cleveland Indians (1973-75) and Oakland Athletics (1975-76). He batted and threw right-handed. Bosman was a hard thrower pitcher with an excellent control. In 1969 he compiled a 14-9 mark and led the league in earned run average (2.19). He reached a career-high 16 victories in 1970, and won 11 in 1975 to help Oakland to a division title.
Bosman compiled a career 82-85 record with 757 strikeouts and a 3.67 ERA in 1591 innings. After retiring, he has served as a pitching coach for the Orioles, Rangers and Devil Rays.
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On July 19, 1974 Bosman pitched a 4-0 no-hitter game against Oakland, losing a perfect game on his own throwing error in the 4th inning. Earlier on August 14, 1970, he threw a 1-0 shutout against Minnesota. César Tovar gave him the Twins only hit, a single. Trivia
