Chicago White Sox
Pizarro enjoyed his greatest success as a member of the Chicago White Sox. In 1961, despite being the youngest pitcher in the starting rotation, Pizarro emerged as the staff's ace, leading the Chisox with fourteen wins, 188 strikeouts and 194.2 innings pitched. He also made fourteen appearances out of the bullpen, and earned his first career save on August 27. He was given the opening day nod in 1962, and pitched a complete game 2–1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. He was named to the 1963 All-Star team, and pitched a scoreless seventh inning for the American League.
Pizarro's best season was 1964, when he went 19–9 with a 2.56 ERA and four shutouts. Coincidentally, it was also his best season with the bat, as he batted .211 with a career high three home runs and career high fifteen runs batted in.
From there, things rapidly deteriorated for him. Injuries limited Pizarro to just eighteen starts in 1965. In 1966, he was used primarily in relief. Despite a respectable 8–6 record and 3.76 ERA in 34 appearances, he pitched only 88.2 innings. Following the season, he was dealt to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Wilbur Wood.
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