What had already been a difficult week for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization became more somber with news famed left-handed relief pitcher Ron Perranoski passed away at his home in Vero Beach, Florida.
Perranoski, 84, survived by his sister, Pat Zailo of Fairfield, New Jersey; and sons, “Pope” Perranoski of Orange, California; Brad Perranoski of Palos Verdes; and Michael Perranoski of Thousand Oaks. Funeral services are pending.
“Ron Perranoski played a major role in the success of the Dodgers as a great reliever and a mentor to many great young pitchers over his 30-year career in the organization,” Dodgers president & CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.