The Best Pitcher in Baseballdoi:10.18574/nyu/9780814790403.001.0001CottrellRobert CharlesNew York University Press
But that paled in comparison with what was to come. Fernandomania swept across the baseball world in '81 as the 20-year-old native of Mexico became the first -- and to date, the only -- pitcher to win the Rookie of the Year Award and the Cy Young in the same season. Valenzuela ...
I'm not entirely sold on either rookie pitcher in this one in general, but Friday should present a good matchup for each of the two as they look to sustain a recent run of success. Starting things off, David Festa will be in a dream spot against a Red Sox team that has led basebal...
When Rube Foster was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981, his rightful place alongside baseball's greatest black heroes was at last firmly established. A world-class pitcher, a formidable manager, and a brilliant administrator, Rube Foster was arguably more influential in brea...
The knuckleball is baseball's most magical pitch. These pitchers are the best to throw it. Thrown with no spin, a knuckleball can move in any and all directions once it leaves the pitcher's hand. It dances on its way to the plate. It's unpredictable and beautiful. No one knows where...
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo. / Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports It’s a travel day in Major League Baseball, which means there are just nine games – instead of 15 – to bet on. There are a couple of prop bets I’m eyeing on tonight’s slate, with two star right...
Home to a spectrum of unparalleled talents, the present day of baseball boasts some of the most electrifying black baseball players. Their exceptional performances make them the best in the sport today. A fascination with their inspiring journeys, their unmatched athleticism, and ...
Padresright-handed pitcher has reintroduced everyone's favorite pitch to Major League Baseball and people are taking notice. Even Patrick Mahomeshas referenced it. This week, Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. called Waldron's knuckler the best pitch he has ever seen in baseball. ...
He'll also step into a great matchup as a fly-ball pitcher considering the Dodgers' OPS against these types was more than 40 points worse than in the reverse split this season.On the opposite end of the spectrum, Jack Flaherty has really struggled down the stretch after finding his level ...
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