Journeyman
Though he made nine starts for the 1967 Pirates, he was mainly a relief pitcher, earning a career high nine saves. He was limited to "mop up duty" by manager Larry Shepard in 1968. He appeared in twelve games with the Pirates prior to being placed on waivers; eleven were losses. The one win, Pizarro entered the game with the Pirates trailing, and earned the win himself.
The Boston Red Sox claimed Pizarro off waivers on June 27. He was used primarily as a starter in Boston, going 6–6 with six complete games as a starter. He also earned two saves for the Bosox. At the start of the 1969 season, he, Dick Ellsworth and Ken Harrelson were sent to the Cleveland Indians for Joe Azcue, Vicente Romo and Sonny Siebert. Toward the end of the season, he was placed on waivers and claimed by the Oakland Athletics.
After beginning the 1970 season with Oakland's triple A affiliate, Pizarro was released and signed a minor league contract with the California Angels. He was 9–0 for the Hawaii Islanders when the Angels dealt him to the Chicago Cubs for Archie Reynolds.
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