07-14-2009, 01:21 AM
<!--quoteo(post=49673:date=Jul 13 2009, 03:27 PM:name=Destined)-->QUOTE (Destined @ Jul 13 2009, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->In 1913, Walter Johnson went 36-7 with a WHIP of .780 and had more shutouts (11) than homers allowed (9). [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.gif[/img]
Not to mention a ERA of 1.14.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'm actually surprised that he gave up 9 homers in that era. Winning 36 games for a lousy team is pretty good pitching, though.
You can see why he was especially tough to hit for right-handed batters; not only was he the fastest pitcher in the game, but he came in at you with a sweeping sidearm motion.
Not to mention a ERA of 1.14.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'm actually surprised that he gave up 9 homers in that era. Winning 36 games for a lousy team is pretty good pitching, though.
You can see why he was especially tough to hit for right-handed batters; not only was he the fastest pitcher in the game, but he came in at you with a sweeping sidearm motion.
There's nothing better than to realize that the good things about youth don't end with youth itself. It's a matter of realizing that life can be renewed every day you get out of bed without baggage. It's tough to get there, but it's better than the dark thoughts. -Lance