After pitching in college for
Parsons College and
Millersville State College, Todd was drafted by the
Chicago Cubs in the 10th round of the
1969 Major League Baseball draft. He pitched in their organization through his major league debut in 1974, when he went 4–2 with three
saves. Shortly before the 1975 season, Todd was traded to the
Oakland Athletics for cash and player to be named later (
Champ Summers). ==References==