[Phogge]

Phogge’s ability to bunt led me to take a look at Messersmith ‘s career. 2.861 career ERA. Sixth lowest among starting pitchers in the Post dead ball era, beginning in 1920.

Who are the 5 ahead of him?

I knew Messersmith was good. I didn’t know he was THAT good.

Koufax, Spahn, Marichal, Newhouser and Kershaw. But there were guys who straddled the era like Walter Johnson so I guess you mean guys who broke in after 1920. However if I HAD to win a game and do it with guys I saw pitch I would take Allie Reynolds.

BTW, I singled off Andy in another at bat but lost 6-5 in ten innings.

[Phogge]

Phogge’s ability to bunt led me to take a look at Messersmith ‘s career. 2.861 career ERA. Sixth lowest among starting pitchers in the Post dead ball era, beginning in 1920.

Who are the 5 ahead of him?

I knew Messersmith was good. I didn’t know he was THAT good.

Koufax, Spahn, Marichal, Newhouser and Kershaw. But there were guys who straddled the era like Walter Johnson so I guess you mean guys who broke in after 1920. However if I HAD to win a game and do it with guys I saw pitch I would take Allie Reynolds.

BTW, I singled off Andy in another at bat but lost 6-5 in ten innings.