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  • ASUPops
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    Originally posted by tsull View Post
    I saw Nolan Ryan throw a 1-hitter in the Kingdome vs. the Mariners. We missed the first batter -- Harold Reynolds -- who singled. He was mowing everyone down after that, outfielders getting bored, sometimes they would move to the dugout after 2 outs, thinking it was 3. It was a clinic, he made some unreal hitters -- Edgar Martinez, A-Rod, Griffey, etc. -- look foolish. Right when they thought they were ready to crush his heater, he'd throw a slow curve and they'd be way ahead of it. It was remarkable, glad I got to see it.

    My friend saw Nolan's last game ever in the dome, where he threw out his arm (some people said they even heard something pop).

    Nolan had something like 6 no hitters and here's what's remarkable: 63 games where he allowed 3 runs or less. He also had 20+ 1-hitters.
    He sure was something else.

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  • Buffalo/Islander Alum
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    Originally posted by frutedog View Post
    This has what to do with LSC Media Day? Another Diabetes thread. Oh Joy! Are there no Moderators at all?
    Yeah we don't have a rich history of WAC football to talk about than the hundreds of Tarleton fans do on the D1 boards...

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  • Buffalo/Islander Alum
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    Originally posted by LSC Fan View Post

    Nolan also played on some mediocre to crappy teams... True the Mets, Angels, Astros, and Rangers had some decent seasons during his carrier. The Astros in the mid 80 to late 80's were probably the best of his playing days
    If the Astros had a decent to shut down closer in 1980 and 1986 they would have been in both world series.

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  • Buffalo/Islander Alum
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    Originally posted by Great White Buffalo View Post

    Not a chance, he has two that will never be broken - 7no-no's and 5,714 K's.
    Agreed. Starting pitchers these days are yanked after 6 innings and 100 pitches.

    Cy Young's win record is the record that will never be broken.

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  • Great White Buffalo
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    Originally posted by tsull View Post
    I saw Nolan Ryan throw a 1-hitter in the Kingdome vs. the Mariners. We missed the first batter -- Harold Reynolds -- who singled. He was mowing everyone down after that, outfielders getting bored, sometimes they would move to the dugout after 2 outs, thinking it was 3. It was a clinic, he made some unreal hitters -- Edgar Martinez, A-Rod, Griffey, etc. -- look foolish. Right when they thought they were ready to crush his heater, he'd throw a slow curve and they'd be way ahead of it. It was remarkable, glad I got to see it.

    My friend saw Nolan's last game ever in the dome, where he threw out his arm (some people said they even heard something pop).

    Nolan had something like 6 no hitters and here's what's remarkable: 63 games where he allowed 3 runs or less. He also had 20+ 1-hitters.
    I was in the Astrodome the Sunday afternoon Nolan threw his 5th no-hitter. It was the most dominant performance I have ever seen by an athlete. The Dodgers had no chance.
    I saved my ticket, several years later when Wt restarted the Baseball program Nolan spoke at a fundraiser and I got his signature on the ticket. He also signed a picture and a baseball.
    If he's not the GOAT, he is in the conversation. The lowest batting average against carries a lot of weight - IMHO

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  • Great White Buffalo
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    Originally posted by ASUPops View Post

    Records are made to be beat. It will happen.
    Not a chance, he has two that will never be broken - 7no-no's and 5,714 K's.

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  • IronOre
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    Originally posted by frutedog View Post
    This has what to do with LSC Media Day? Another Diabetes thread. Oh Joy! Are there no Moderators at all?
    *shrug* It's the offseason still.

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  • frutedog
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    This has what to do with LSC Media Day? Another Diabetes thread. Oh Joy! Are there no Moderators at all?

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  • BuffaloChip
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    Originally posted by Buffalo/Islander Alum View Post

    Nolan Ryan was great but no Sandy Koufax. He had a lot of walks and never won a Cy Young.
    Exactly. I was a Yankee fan growing up. Yankees, Yankees, Yankees!!! However, watching Koufax pitch a game was mesmerizing. Fastball, curve, slider, off speed, fastball. On the corners. Up and tight. Down and low. Just a great pitcher who set up batters with a fastball always under control. His fastball had movement. A lot of movement. Movement he controlled.

    The best pitcher I ever watched.

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  • ASUfam&fan
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    Originally posted by tsull View Post
    I saw Nolan Ryan throw a 1-hitter in the Kingdome vs. the Mariners. We missed the first batter -- Harold Reynolds -- who singled. He was mowing everyone down after that, outfielders getting bored, sometimes they would move to the dugout after 2 outs, thinking it was 3. It was a clinic, he made some unreal hitters -- Edgar Martinez, A-Rod, Griffey, etc. -- look foolish. Right when they thought they were ready to crush his heater, he'd throw a slow curve and they'd be way ahead of it. It was remarkable, glad I got to see it.

    My friend saw Nolan's last game ever in the dome, where he threw out his arm (some people said they even heard something pop).

    Nolan had something like 6 no hitters and here's what's remarkable: 63 games where he allowed 3 runs or less. He also had 20+ 1-hitters.

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  • tsull
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    I saw Nolan Ryan throw a 1-hitter in the Kingdome vs. the Mariners. We missed the first batter -- Harold Reynolds -- who singled. He was mowing everyone down after that, outfielders getting bored, sometimes they would move to the dugout after 2 outs, thinking it was 3. It was a clinic, he made some unreal hitters -- Edgar Martinez, A-Rod, Griffey, etc. -- look foolish. Right when they thought they were ready to crush his heater, he'd throw a slow curve and they'd be way ahead of it. It was remarkable, glad I got to see it.

    My friend saw Nolan's last game ever in the dome, where he threw out his arm (some people said they even heard something pop).

    Nolan had something like 6 no hitters and here's what's remarkable: 63 games where he allowed 3 runs or less. He also had 20+ 1-hitters.

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  • Wildcat Khan
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    Originally posted by ASUPops View Post

    The BEST modern day pitcher (from 80's to current) is Randy Johnson. No question about it.

    The BEST of all time is Christy Mathewson (pitcher for the NY Giants).

    Koufax is absolutely a top 10 of all times. That '55 Brooklyn Dodger team was one of the best ever.
    I got to see Randy pitch once in the Kingdome. Just like for King Felix who has the last perfect game, he didn't get any run support. Randy threw the first ever no-hitter for the Mariners before he learned to control his fastball.

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  • LSC Fan
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    Originally posted by Runnin' Cat View Post

    While Nolan was good and had some counting stats due to longevity, he was an ERA+ of 112, which means he was 12% better than average. Good, bot nowhere near Gibson, Koufax, and others. That figure ties him for 304th all time.
    Nolan also played on some mediocre to crappy teams... True the Mets, Angels, Astros, and Rangers had some decent seasons during his carrier. The Astros in the mid 80 to late 80's were probably the best of his playing days

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  • LSC Fan
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    Originally posted by AngeloFan View Post

    He beat the s**t out of Robin Ventura. That make him the GOAT of the Rangers
    And yesterday (August 4th) was the 29th anniversary of that glorious ass whooping. It should be State holiday!

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  • Runnin' Cat
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    Originally posted by AngeloFan View Post

    He beat the s**t out of Robin Ventura. That make him the GOAT of the Rangers
    Oh yeah!

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