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Originally posted by frutedog View PostThis has what to do with LSC Media Day? Another Diabetes thread. Oh Joy! Are there no Moderators at all?
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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
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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.
Cy Young's win record is the record that will never be broken.
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Originally posted by tsull View PostI 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 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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Originally posted by ASUPops View Post
Records are made to be beat. It will happen.
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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.
The best pitcher I ever watched.
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Originally posted by tsull View PostI 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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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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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.
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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.
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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
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