(05-14-2023, 08:20 AM)terry Wrote: [quote="Mick" pid='390270' dateline='1684028302']
23 pitchers since 1901 have won the pitching Triple Crown (most wins, lowest ERA, most strikeouts in their league).
One pitcher did it in the 2020s (so far).
Two pitchers did it in the 2010s.
Three pitchers did it in the 2000s.
Two pitchers did it three times in the 1990s.
One pitcher in the 1980s
One pitcher in the 1970s.
One pitcher did it three times in the 1960s. Yes, it's the pitcher you're probably thinking of.
Two in the 1940s
Three pitchers did it five times in the 1930s. Both multiple Triple Crown winners had the same nickname.
Three pitchers in the 1920s.
Five pitchers in the 1910s.
Three pitchers did it four times in the 1900s. The multiple winner was a New York Giant.
Who are they?
2020s was Shane Bieber in 2020, 8 wins, 1.63 ERA, 122 K's
Verlander in the 2010s Correct, 2011, 24 wins, 2.40 ERA, 250 K's
Kershaw in the 2010s Correct, 2011, 21 wins, 2.28 ERA, 248 K's
Pedro Martinez in the 2000s Pretty close, Pedro was in 1999, 23 wins, 2.07 ERA, 313 K's
2002, Randy Johnson (24/2.32/334) and 2007, Jake Peavy (19/2.54/240) Johan Santana, 19 wins, 2.77 ERA, 245 K's
Clemens and Maddux in the 1990s, Clemens in 1997 and 1998, 21/20 wins, 2.05/2.65 ERA, 292/271 K's
Nolan Ryan in the 1980s No, Dwight Gooden, 24 wins, 1.53 ERA, 268 K's
Seaver or Vida Blue in the 1970s, It was Carlton in 1972, 27 wins, 1.97 ERA, 310 strikeouts
Koufax in the 1960s Yes, 1963/5/6. 25/26/27 wins, 1.88/2.04/1.73 ERA, 306/382/317 strikeouts
Feller and Newhouser in the 1940s, Correct on both. Feller in 1940, 27 wins, 2.61 ERA, 261 K's; NewHauser in 1945, 25 wins, 1.81 ERA, 212 K's
Lefty Grove and Lefty Gomez in the 1930s Correct. Grove (A's) was 1930&31 (28/31, 2.54/2.06, 209/175) and Gomez ()Yankees was 1934/7, 26/21, 2.33/2.33, 1.58/1.94. Also Bucky Walters, 27 wins, 2.29 and 137 K's for the 1939 Reds.
Alexander and Walter Johnson in the 1910s and/or 1920s Big Train in 1913 (36 wins, 1.14 ERA, 243 K's) and in 1918 (23, 1.27 and 162) and 1924 (23 wins, 2.72 ERA, 158 K's). Grover Cleveland Alexander was 1915 and 1916 (31/33, 1.22/1.55 and 241/167). Also Hippo Vaughn in 1918, 22 wins, 1.74 ERA, 148 K's. GCA was also 1920, 27 wins, 1.91 ERA, 173 K's. Also, Dazzy Vance, 28 wins, 2.16 ERA, 262 K's.
Mathewson and Young in the 1900s. Also Rube Waddell, in 1905, 27 wins, 1.48 ERA, 287 K's. Cy Young in 1901 had 33 wins, 1.62 ERA and 158 K's
Christy Mathewson was 1905 and 1908, 31/37 wins, 1.28/1.43 ERA, 206/259 K's.
(05-14-2023, 08:47 AM)PAsportsfan Wrote: Steve Carlton 70 or 80’sCorrect, it was Carlton in 1972, 27 wins, 1.97 ERA, 310 strikeouts
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