MLB American League Draft : CHAT

[UK Cowboy]

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So when evaluating pitchers, what are the most important things? I know it is a little bit of everything but what about a guy that had a shorter career but a lower ERA and a couple of Cy young's vs a guy close to 300 wins a little higher ERA close to 3,000 strikeouts in a long career but no Cy young's?

Just wanted y'all's take on that.

I compare their prime years, then longevity. Example would be Koufax vs a guy like Blyleven. Koufax had a shorter career, but his prime blows him away. Now compare Koufax to Walter Johnson. Johnson was equally dominant at his best, plus he did it longer. Therefore, Johnson....Koufax....Blyleven.....IMO

 

[Pack 500]

So when evaluating pitchers, what are the most important things? I know it is a little bit of everything but what about a guy that had a shorter career but a lower ERA and a couple of Cy young's vs a guy close to 300 wins a little higher ERA close to 3,000 strikeouts in a long career but no Cy young's?

Just wanted y'all's take on that.

Always the best prime years. Stats that combine ballpark and league factors are huge for me.

 

[Ritzarmy]

I compare t

I compare their prime years, then longevity. Example would be Koufax vs a guy like Blyleven. Koufax had a shorter career, but his prime blows him away. Now compare Koufax to Walter Johnson. Johnson was equally dominant at his best, plus he did it longer. Therefore, Johnson....Koufax....Blyleven.....IMO

If that's the way we should be viewing pitchers then I have these 3 players ranked near the bottom
Bob Feller
Johan Santana
Justin Verlander

 

[UK Cowboy]

If that's the way we should be viewing pitchers then I have these 3 players ranked near the bottom
Bob Feller
Johan Santana
Justin Verlander

Only if you're comparing them to Walter Johnson....when they were good....oh baby lol

 

[mr.hockey4242]

I'm such a savage

 

[Ritzarmy]

I'm such a savage

Fred?

 

[Ritzarmy]

@Johnnydollaz89 is OTC

 

[Shanemansj13]

Only if you're comparing them to Walter Johnson....when they were good....oh baby lol

Good thing I have him. He has greater value than all 3 of Ritz's SP's COMBINED

I'll just pitch that SOB every game

 

[femurov]

Fred?

I prefer Randy.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Only if you're comparing them to Walter Johnson....when they were good....oh baby lol

It's hard to evaluate some pitchers bc of their inconsistency, maybe it's just me

 

[mr.hockey4242]

It's hard to evaluate some pitchers bc of their inconsistency, maybe it's just me

If ever in doubt, take anyone whose pitched for the twins the last 7 years

 

[Ritzarmy]

Geez where is Nos. I say we skip Johnny who has been OTC for 3hrs. Next man up @MilkSpiller22

 

[Nosferatu]

@MilkSpiller22 is OTC and has been sent a text...

 

[Nosferatu]

Shane should be on his way...

 

[Shanemansj13]

@wlk3 is up

 

[femurov]

Puckett is gone.

 

[Nosferatu]

At least he didn't pick Steve Francis

 

[Shanemansj13]

Damn you Hockey. SOB

 

[Nosferatu]

Looks like the Sharks are going to the Cup, great now we gotta deal with Hockey talkin shit!

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Damn you Hockey. SOB

I told you to take twins pitchers of the last 7 years not their HOF 6 time GG center fielder.

Not my fault you can't follow good advice!!!