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Originally Posted by frankbmd
Nolan Ryan could have struck out over 1000 batters in a 600 inning season in the 1880s.
How many batters could have hit Shohei’s stuff in 1919 in “The House That Ohtani Built”?
Today every ball that hits the dirt is immediately replaced with a new one. Do you think the spitball pitchers of yesteryear would be effective today, not to mention having their hands checked by the men in blue?
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Nolan Ryan could strike out 1000 batters or more in this era. Where they swing away and strikeouts are near all time highs
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Jeff Kuhr
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1920 Heading Home Ruth Cards
1920s Advertising Card Babe Ruth/Carl Mays All Stars Throwing Pose
1917-20 Felix Mendelssohn Babe Ruth
1921 Frederick Foto Ruth
Rare early Ruth Cards and Postcards
Rare early Joe Jackson Cards and Postcards
1910 Old Mills Joe Jackson
1914 Boston Garter Joe Jackson
1911 Pinkerton Joe Jackson
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