Roy Oswalt retiring

[Inquisitor95]

Damn, it really doesn't seem like that long ago when he was pitching for the Astros.

Sad to see him go.

 

[Lemon Harang Pie]

Another guy who really puts Randy Johnson's career into perspective.

 

[navamind]

Sucks his career ended the way it did. He looked like he was well on his way to Cooperstown. Just goes to show just how unpredictable pitchers are.

Hell of a career though.

 

[fordman84]

Should have done this two years ago.

 

[broncosmitty]

Should have done PEDs...

 

[redseat]

I still think he'll get in but yes..... his last few years did not help him at all

 

[The Derski]

One of the most intimidating pitchers in his prime. Farewell Roy.

 

[ImSmartherThanYou]

I still think he'll get in but yes..... his last few years did not help him at all

Get in what?

 

[powerchord86]

Rough way to go out. He was good when healthy.

 

[Sportsguy9695]

I remember using him in ken griffery baseball on N64

 

[gvsulaker82]

Is he HOF bound, what does eveyone think?

 

[StanMarsh51]

Is he HOF bound, what does eveyone think?

Not with only 2200 innings and only 8 seasons with more than 150...he would've needed a hell of a lot more dominance to compensate for a short career.

 

[gvsulaker82]

Not with only 2200 innings and only 8 seasons with more than 150...he would've needed a hell of a lot more dominance to compensate for a short career.

Thats too bad, he was unreal when healthy. Best of luck to him.

 

[StanMarsh51]

Thats too bad, he was unreal when healthy. Best of luck to him.

Yea, he was certainly on his way to a HOF caliber career as late as 2010, but he just crashed the next 3 seasons, whether by injury or bad performance.

If he had hung around for say, 3 above average seasons (115ish ERA+ per season) and another 4 mediocre seasons (100 ERA+) after 2010 while averaging 180+ innings, I'd have to think he'd have a solid shot (would be in the class of a Schilling/Mussina).

 

[ImSmartherThanYou]

Is he HOF bound, what does eveyone think?

How can anyone seriously think this? Kevin Brown, a superior pitcher, fell off the ballot in one vote. David Cone, a superior pitcher, fell off the ballot in one year. Curt Schilling & Mike Mussina both failed to garner 30% of the vote, even though they're worthy Hall of Famers.

Roy Oswalt has no shot, nor should he.

 

[gvsulaker82]

How can anyone seriously think this? Kevin Brown, a superior pitcher, fell off the ballot in one vote. David Cone, a superior pitcher, fell off the ballot in one year. Curt Schilling & Mike Mussina both failed to garner 30% of the vote, even though they're worthy Hall of Famers.

Roy Oswalt has no shot, nor should he.

Havent followed his career too closely which is exactly why I asked. Thanks though guy for your input.

 

[gvsulaker82]

Yea, he was certainly on his way to a HOF caliber career as late as 2010, but he just crashed the next 3 seasons, whether by injury or bad performance.

If he had hung around for say, 3 above average seasons (115ish ERA+ per season) and another 4 mediocre seasons (100 ERA+) after 2010 while averaging 180+ innings, I'd have to think he'd have a solid shot (would be in the class of a Schilling/Mussina).

Classy response, thanks.

 

[Inquisitor95]

A mammoth accomplishment like getting the Astros to the World Series ought to get you into the Hall of Fame no questions asked.

Realistically he fails the longevity test.

 

[soxfan1468927]

Is he HOF bound, what does eveyone think?

Comparable to Bret Saberhagen, who received less than 2% of the vote in his first year on the ballot.