BILL KIRKPATRICK
Inducted in 2007
This pitcher posted a 47-36 record over the course of six seasons in Rochester (1970-74,1976). His 47 wins are ninth-best in team history and his 419 strikeouts are sixth-highest. In 1974 he led the team and the International League with 15 victories, and his 11 wins in 1972 were a team best. Played a vital role with teams that won the Governors’ Cup and Junior World Series in 1971, Governors’ Cup in 1974, and the Division Champions and International League pennant winners in 1976. Enjoyed his finest season as a Red Wing in 1974, going 15-7 with a 2.83 ERA.