03-03-2024, 07:49 PM
(03-03-2024, 03:08 PM)Mick Wrote: Logan Webb had an outstanding year in 2023, finishing second in Cy Young voting. He had 194 strikeouts, a 3.25 ERA and a losing record (11-13).
Webb didn't make this list, but he came close. Six pitchers in MLB history recorded at least 200 strikeouts and a sub-2.75 ERA in a season...and a losing record.
Who were the six? Minor hints:
1) Two played for the same club.
2) Half were in the dead ball era (pre-1920).
3) Three of the four who are eligible for the Hall of Fame are in the Hall of Fame. The one who isn't in the Hall of Fame was a career-long Dodger (or was on the predecessor teams, Robins or Superbas).
2011 — TIM LINCECUM, Giants (13-14, 2.74, 220)
2004 — Ben Sheets, Milwaukee Brewers (12-14, 2.70, 264)
1967 — Gaylord Perry, Giants (15-17, 2.61, 230)
1910 — Ed Walsh, Chicago White Sox (18-20, 1.27, 258)
1909 — Nap Rucker, Brooklyn Superbas (13-19, 2.24, 201)
1905 — Cy Young, Boston Americans (18-19, 1.82, 210)
Audaces fortuna iuvat
