The Kansas City Royals said Wednesday that former pitcher and current broadcaster Paul Splittorff has died from complications from melanoma.
A week ago, Splittorff's family confirmed that he has been admitted to an area hospital and has received treatment for both melanoma and oral cancer.
Splittorff, 64, was a Royals Hall of Famer and all-time winningest pitcher in club history has worked in broadcasting since retiring in 1984.
According to the Royals, Splittorff joined the Royals organization in 1968 and compiled a 166-143 record with a 3.81 ERA in 429 games during his 15-year career. In addition to recording the most wins in Royals history, the left-hander also owns the team record for starts (392) and innings pitched (2,554.2).
Splittorff became Kansas City's first 20-game winner in 1973 and was inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame in 1987.
In addition to his Royals broadcasts, Splittorff served as a basketball analyst for the Big 12. His baseball and basketball broadcasting work are the result of his two-sport college days at Morningside College in Iowa.
Splittorff is survived by his wife, Lynn, daughter, Jennifer, and son, Jamie.
A week ago, Splittorff's family confirmed that he has been admitted to an area hospital and has received treatment for both melanoma and oral cancer.
Splittorff, 64, was a Royals Hall of Famer and all-time winningest pitcher in club history has worked in broadcasting since retiring in 1984.
According to the Royals, Splittorff joined the Royals organization in 1968 and compiled a 166-143 record with a 3.81 ERA in 429 games during his 15-year career. In addition to recording the most wins in Royals history, the left-hander also owns the team record for starts (392) and innings pitched (2,554.2).
Splittorff became Kansas City's first 20-game winner in 1973 and was inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame in 1987.
In addition to his Royals broadcasts, Splittorff served as a basketball analyst for the Big 12. His baseball and basketball broadcasting work are the result of his two-sport college days at Morningside College in Iowa.
Splittorff is survived by his wife, Lynn, daughter, Jennifer, and son, Jamie.
