Surprising baseball facts

[Peter_Spaeth]

Imagine Ryan with a little better control, and imagine him at least part of his career on better teams. 375 wins? That's only another 2 per year.

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Imagine Ryan with a little better control, and imagine him at least part of his career on better teams. 375 wins? That's only another 2 per year.

1973 Ryan body with 1991 Ryan experience and skill would have been unreal.

[Vit-d]

In 1976 Randy Jones led the National League in both (a) most hits allowed, and (b) lowest WHIP.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Vit-d

In 1976 Randy Jones led the National League in both (a) most hits allowed, and (b) lowest WHIP.

And during that year he was the Cy Young winner, and has the distinction of having the least amount of strikeouts (93, in 315 innings pitched) for a starting pitcher who has won the award.

Brian

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Imagine Ryan with a little better control, and imagine him at least part of his career on better teams. 375 wins? That's only another 2 per year.

I would say imagine his control improving earlier. The second half of his career nobody would've confused him with Maddux, but his walk numbers became respectable for a power pitcher.

EDIT: Not going after you Pete, I don't look at who I'm responding to. Didn't realize I hit you 2x in a row until it was done.