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The Greatest Giants Pitchers
Last time, we looked at Giant position players who had led the team in WAR in every given ten-year period, from 1883-92 to 2005-14, from Roger Connor to Buster Posey. So today, I’ll reveal the list of pitchers who led … Continue reading →
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Tagged Amos Rusie, Art Nehf, Atlee Hammaker, Bill Swift, Carl Hubbell, Christy Mathewson, Cliff Melton, Dave Koslo, Fred Toney, Freddie Fitzsimmons, Gary Lavelle, Gaylord Perry, Greg Minton, Hal Schumacher, Hooks Wiltse, Jason Schmidt, Jeff Tesreau, Jim Barr, Joe McGinnity, John Montefusco, Johnny Antonelli, Jouett Meekin, Juan Marichal, Kirk Rueter, Larry Benton, Larry Jansen, Matt Cain, Mickey Welch, pitchers, Pitching, Rick Reuschel, Robb Nen, Rod Beck, Ruben Gomez, Sal Maglie, Scott Garrelts, Stu Miller, Tim Keefe, Tim Lincecum, Vida Blue, Virgil Barnes
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The Giants’ Most Lopsided Teams, Part 1
In 2012, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim powered their way to 89 wins primarily on the strength of their offense. Mike Trout led the Halos’ effort with an amazing 8.6 offensive WAR (or “oWAR,” which is WAR without consideration … Continue reading →
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Pitcher Injuries in Historical Context
There seems to be an impression out there that pitchers get hurt today more than they ever did before. Every time a high-profile pitcher gets hurt — this spring it’s been Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy of the Atlanta Braves … Continue reading →
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Tagged Al Dark, Art Nehf, Bill Terry, Bill Voiselle, Carl Hubbell, Cliff Melton, Gaylord Perry, injuries, Jesse Barnes, John McGraw, Juan Marichal, Larry Jansen, Luther Taylor, Mike McCormick, pitchers, Pitching, Ray Sadecki, Sal Maglie
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