bert blyleven
jim katt
luis tiant
tommy john
rich "goose" gossage
sparky lyle
micky lolich
lee smith
jack morris
and any other worthy pitcher not listed here ??
2007-05-22 12:05:17 · 9 answers · asked by johnny z 5 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Gossage why because he was the Goose man.
2007-05-22 12:16:21 · answer #1 · answered by a1c_big_tex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My vote is for Goose Gossage. He along with Bruce Sutter really defined the modern role of the Closer and made that position the important one it is today.
I'd also have to vote for Jack Morris. He may not have put up the flashy stats that Nolan Ryan did, but he was one of the most dominant starters of the late 80's and early 90's. Plus he lead Tigers and Blue Jays to World Series Titles.
I would also have to consider Dave Stewart of the A's. Again no flashy stats just excellence over a period of time.
2007-05-22 12:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by mark b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Based on statistics and an all-around great career it would have to be Jim Kaat. He amassed 283 wins and struck out 2,461 batters. He was always very competitive and well liked by teammates and opponents alike. This guy truly exemplifies a Hall of Famer.
2007-05-23 00:06:38 · answer #3 · answered by P.I. Stingray 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blyleven, absolutely. The Goose and Lee Smith, yes. The others, close but no cigar.
2007-05-22 13:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 02:24:10 · answer #5 · answered by gureczny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lee Smith by far. Until Hoffman passed him last year he was #1 in saves all time for years. His name has yet to show up on a ballot. Where's the love?
2007-05-22 12:47:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
jack morris. no one won more games in the 80's. he won championships with 3 different teams. he doesn't have 300 wins, but he came close with over 250.
2007-05-22 12:37:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tommy John, hands down.
2007-05-22 12:08:21 · answer #8 · answered by baseball fan #1 go red sox 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Blyleven and Gossage (who will likely get it in 2008).
The others, no.
2007-05-22 12:14:24 · answer #9 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋