Posted By:
Dan P.Barry--
The reason why Spahn, Marichal, and Gibson (and others of that era and earlier) pitched so many complete games is pitch counts. This didn't exist until recently so those pitchers were geared up to pitch complete games. Modern pitchers are put on pitch counts and removed when they reach the count number. Remember, ladies and gentermen--PITCH COUNTS ARE FOR WIMPS. Let's go back to the rules and strategies of that era (including no dh).