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My Take
What strikes me about Bert Blyleven is the sheer improbability of his career. A kid born in the Netherlands, a country with no real baseball tradition, who ended up pitching 22 seasons in the majors and ranking fifth all-time in strikeouts. That takes more than talent; it takes stubborn longevity. I admire that he didn't fade quietly either, spending decades as a Twins broadcaster. To me he embodies the unglamorous craftsman who outlasts flashier peers through sheer durability and that famously wicked curveball. He is the kind of player whose greatness reveals itself slowly, in the numbers.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bert Blyleven
- Name (Japanese)
- バート・ブライレブン
- Reading
- ばーと・ぶらいれぶん
- Born
- April 6, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 190 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Santiago High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bert Blyleven born?
Born April 6, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Bert Blyleven from?
Bert Blyleven is from Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands.
What does Bert Blyleven do?
Bert Blyleven works as baseball player.
How tall is Bert Blyleven?
Bert Blyleven is 190 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.