Bob Polinsky
Robert Paul Joseph Polinsky
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 5", Weight 200 lb.
- School Delaware Valley College, University of Delaware
- High School Panther Valley High School
- Born June 21, 1951 in Coaldale, PA USA
- Died March 17, 2020 in Gainesville, GA USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Pitcher Bob Polinsky was drafted in the 11th round of the 1972 amateur draft by the New York Mets and in the 1st round of the January 1973 amateur draft (secondary phase) by the New York Yankees.Signing with the Yankees, Polinsky moved up the farm system rather quickly - AA in 1974-1975 and AAA in 1976.
On April 5, 1977, Polinsky was traded by the Yankees with Oscar Gamble, La Marr Hoyt, and $200,000 to the Chicago White Sox for Bucky Dent.
Polinsky never pitched in the majors.
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