He played for the New York Yankees ( 1969 -- 1970 , 1972 ) and the Oakland Athletics ( 1971 ) during his career .
He was a right - handed Major League Baseball pitcher and junkball specialist .
pitcher played for the New York Yankees ( 1969 -- 1970 , 1972 ) and the Oakland Athletics ( 1971 ) during pitcher 's career .
He was a right - handed Major League Baseball pitcher and junkball specialist .