Baseball trivia question

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Posted By: Bob

No peeking in the stats book now

Which pitcher has won the most 1-0 complete games (modern era- doesn't include Cy, Big Train or Lefty Grove)?

1. Nolan Ryan
2. Pedro Martinez
3. Roger Clemens
4. Bert Blyleven
5. Catfish Hunter
6. Randy Johnson

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Posted By: Phil B

I'm guessing Blyleven who has more complete games than several of those guys combined?!

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Posted By: Dave S

I know Tbob's a Blyleven fan..
But I'll guess Steroid Rog?

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Posted By: Anonymous

Very much doubt it's the three 80s-90s guys as that was the era of seven inning starts.

Blyleven and Ryan likely had far more starts than Catfish.

Finally, I am guessing the question wouldn't have been asked if the answer was Ryan.

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Posted By: Michael Steele

Circle me Bert B

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Posted By: Rob

my guess would be nolan.

Rob

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Posted By: Rich Klein

He had a ton of those games in the early 70's

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Posted By: Bob

Yup, it's Bert. Possessor of the best curveball that many of the HOFers said they had ever seen. He deserves to be in the Hall with what 286 wins? WS championship rings from 2 different teams and top 5 alltime in strikeouts. Oh well, someday...

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Posted By: Anonymous

Excellent longevity stats, but not enough dominant years, only one 20 game season, almost never in the running for Cy Young and never finished higher than third, only two All-Star selections. Too many 14-10s and 15-12s. A very fine pitcher, but not an all-time great in my opinion (my criterion).