Three pitchers have led their respective leagues in losses four times, a major league record. Who are they? Pedro Ramos (Senators, 1958-1961), Phil Niekro (Braves, 1977-1980) and Bobo Newsom ('34, Browns; '35, Browns & Senators; '41 Tigers; '45 Athletics)
And which two of them led the league in losses four years in a row (hint: one of them is a Hall of Fame pitcher) Ramos and Niekro
Who is the only pitcher to lead the league in wins and losses in the same season? Phil Niekro, 21-20 in 1979 as a 40 year old starter for the Atlanta Braves.
Which Cy Young winner holds the record for most losses in a season for a Cy Young winner? (hint: finished tied for 7th in the league for losses that year). Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry went 24-16 for the Cleveland Indians in 1972.
Only two World Series winning teams have had a starting rotation pitcher led the league in losses. Name the pitchers and seasons. 2006, Jason Marquis lost 16 games (14-16) for the WS Champs St. Louis Cardinals. He was left off of the postseason roster. In 2012, Tim Lincecum lost 15 games (10-15) for the Giants, who won the WS. Lincecum was on the post-season roster and pitched very well throughout the series.
And which two of them led the league in losses four years in a row (hint: one of them is a Hall of Fame pitcher) Ramos and Niekro
Who is the only pitcher to lead the league in wins and losses in the same season? Phil Niekro, 21-20 in 1979 as a 40 year old starter for the Atlanta Braves.
Which Cy Young winner holds the record for most losses in a season for a Cy Young winner? (hint: finished tied for 7th in the league for losses that year). Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry went 24-16 for the Cleveland Indians in 1972.
Only two World Series winning teams have had a starting rotation pitcher led the league in losses. Name the pitchers and seasons. 2006, Jason Marquis lost 16 games (14-16) for the WS Champs St. Louis Cardinals. He was left off of the postseason roster. In 2012, Tim Lincecum lost 15 games (10-15) for the Giants, who won the WS. Lincecum was on the post-season roster and pitched very well throughout the series.
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