Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Lidge and Rollins Perfect
Oops, I should have mentioned earlier that, like Mariano Rivera, Brad Lidge of the Phillies is perfect so far (in 22 save opportunities). Also, in a different vein, his teammate Jimmy Rollins is perfect in 25 stolen base attempts. Ranger Ian Kinsler is just behind him, successful in 25 of 26 steal attempts.
Reliever highs and lows this year:
Mariano Rivera is a perfect 24 for 24 in save opportunities so far this year--every other full-time closer has blown at least 2 saves. And my poor Cards have lost many wins this year due to the lack of a dependable closer: usual closer Jason Isringhausen is a horrid 11 for 18 this year, while replacement Ryan Franklin is 14 for 18, still not up to snuff. A couple of little-known closers doing a superb job for lousy teams are Joakim Soria, 28 of 28 for KC, and Brian Wilson, 26 of 28 for SF despite a 4.81 ERA.
Switch-Hitting Sluggers this Year
Now that Chipper Jones has become the 3rd switch-hitter ever to hit 400 homers, I thought I'd review how some swithc-hitting sluggers are faring this year:
Chipper has 18 homers to go with his enormous (but falling) average in 315 at bats. With 404 at age 36 (and the injury bug biting more often lately), he may fall just short of joining Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray in the 500 club.
Jones' teammate, Mark Teixeria, has hit 19 out in 363 AB, making them the most potent switch-hitting power duo in the game. Teixeria now has 189 at age 28, at about the same pace as a younger Jones, I'd imagine.
Switch-hitting board game magnate :) Milton Bradley has already equalled his career high with 19 homers in 288 AB his first year with Texas (in 2001 he had only 1 in 238 AB!) Carlos Beltran has always had good power, but never eye-popping numbers before hitting 41 in 2006. He followed that with 33 last year, but his 15 in 377 AB this years are back around his usual pre-2006 pace. He now has 251 at age 31.
And perhaps the best switch-hiting slugger of our time, perhaps the best since the Mick, is Lance Berkman. He has 22 in 352 AB so far this year, giving him 281 at age 32. And perhaps Nick Swisher deserves mention as an up-and-comer. The son of extremely weak-hitting catcher Steve has 14 HR in 333 AB this year, giving him 94 in less than 4 full years in the majors.
Chipper has 18 homers to go with his enormous (but falling) average in 315 at bats. With 404 at age 36 (and the injury bug biting more often lately), he may fall just short of joining Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray in the 500 club.
Jones' teammate, Mark Teixeria, has hit 19 out in 363 AB, making them the most potent switch-hitting power duo in the game. Teixeria now has 189 at age 28, at about the same pace as a younger Jones, I'd imagine.
Switch-hitting board game magnate :) Milton Bradley has already equalled his career high with 19 homers in 288 AB his first year with Texas (in 2001 he had only 1 in 238 AB!) Carlos Beltran has always had good power, but never eye-popping numbers before hitting 41 in 2006. He followed that with 33 last year, but his 15 in 377 AB this years are back around his usual pre-2006 pace. He now has 251 at age 31.
And perhaps the best switch-hiting slugger of our time, perhaps the best since the Mick, is Lance Berkman. He has 22 in 352 AB so far this year, giving him 281 at age 32. And perhaps Nick Swisher deserves mention as an up-and-comer. The son of extremely weak-hitting catcher Steve has 14 HR in 333 AB this year, giving him 94 in less than 4 full years in the majors.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Pitching Brothers Winning Pct, One Year
Winning Percentage (min. 15 decisions each):
1. .731 (1934) Dizzy (.811 on 30-7) and Paul (.633 on 19-11) Dean
2. .681 (1966) Gaylord (.724 on 21-8) and Jim (.611 on 11-7) Perry
3. .680 (1982) Phil (.810 on 17-4) and Joe (.586 on 17-12) Niekro
4. .675 (1997) Pedro (.680 on 17-8) and Ramon (.667 on 10-5) Martinez
5. .667 (2000) Pedro (.750 on 18-6) and Ramon (.555 on 10-8) Martinez
6. .662 (1935) Dizzy (.700 on 28-12) and Paul (.613 on 19-12) Dean
7. .661 (1969) Jim (.769 on 20-6) and Gaylord (.576 on 19-14) Perry
8. .657 (1994) Pedro (.688 on 11-5) and Ramon (.632 on 12-7) Martinez
9. .653 (1970) Jim (.667 on 24-12) and Gaylord (.639 on 23-13) Perry
10. .646 (1995) Ramon (.708 on 17-7) and Pedro (.583 on 14-10) Martinez
a couple that miss the minimum decisions to qualify by a little:
.722 (1998) Pedro (.731 on 19-7) and Ramon (.700 on 7-3) Martinez
.686 (1995) Al (.739 on 17-6) and Mark (.583 on 7-5) Leiter
and one that doesn't come close to qualifying, but is an eye-popping percentage:
.889 (1995) Greg (.905 on 19-2) and Mike (.833 on 5-1) Maddux
1. .731 (1934) Dizzy (.811 on 30-7) and Paul (.633 on 19-11) Dean
2. .681 (1966) Gaylord (.724 on 21-8) and Jim (.611 on 11-7) Perry
3. .680 (1982) Phil (.810 on 17-4) and Joe (.586 on 17-12) Niekro
4. .675 (1997) Pedro (.680 on 17-8) and Ramon (.667 on 10-5) Martinez
5. .667 (2000) Pedro (.750 on 18-6) and Ramon (.555 on 10-8) Martinez
6. .662 (1935) Dizzy (.700 on 28-12) and Paul (.613 on 19-12) Dean
7. .661 (1969) Jim (.769 on 20-6) and Gaylord (.576 on 19-14) Perry
8. .657 (1994) Pedro (.688 on 11-5) and Ramon (.632 on 12-7) Martinez
9. .653 (1970) Jim (.667 on 24-12) and Gaylord (.639 on 23-13) Perry
10. .646 (1995) Ramon (.708 on 17-7) and Pedro (.583 on 14-10) Martinez
a couple that miss the minimum decisions to qualify by a little:
.722 (1998) Pedro (.731 on 19-7) and Ramon (.700 on 7-3) Martinez
.686 (1995) Al (.739 on 17-6) and Mark (.583 on 7-5) Leiter
and one that doesn't come close to qualifying, but is an eye-popping percentage:
.889 (1995) Greg (.905 on 19-2) and Mike (.833 on 5-1) Maddux
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Strike Outs and ERA, One Year, Pitching Brothers
Strike Outs:
1. 425 (1997) Pedro (305) and Ramon (120) Martinez
2. 386 (1969) Gaylord (233) and Jim (153) Perry
3. 382 (1970) Gaylord (214) and Jim (168) Perry
4. 373 (2000) Pedro (284) and Ramon (89) Martinez
5. 364 (1996) Al (200) and Mark (164) Leiter
6. 363 (1977) Phil (262) and Joe (101) Niekro
7. 355 (1996) Pedro (222) and Ramon (133) Martinez
8. 345 (1934) Dizzy (195) and Paul (150) Dean
8. 345 (1978) Phil (248) and Joe (97) Niekro
10. 342 (1998) Pedro (251) and Ramon (91) Martinez
ERA (min. 135 IP each):
1. 2.39 (1968) Jim (2.27 on 35 ER in 139 IP) and Gaylord (2.44 on 79 ER in 291 IP) Perry
2. 2.47 (1972) Gaylord (1.92 on 73 ER in 342 2/3 IP) and Jim (3.35 on 81 ER in 217 2/3 IP) Perry
3. 2.53 (1967) Phil (1.87 on 43 ER in 207 IP) and Joe (3.34 on 63 ER in 169 2/3 IP) Niekro
4. 2.57 (1916) Harry (1.97 on 71 ER in 324 1/3 IP) and Stan (3.41 on 88 ER in 232 IP) Coveleski
5. 2.64 (1969) Gaylord (2.49 on 90 in 325 1/3 IP) and Jim (2.82 on 82 ER in 261 2/3 IP) Perry
6. 2.71 (1974) Gaylord (2.51 on 90 ER in 322 1/3 IP) and Jim (2.96 on 83 ER in 252 IP) Perry
7. 2.80 (1966) Jim (2.54 on 52 ER in 184 1/3 IP) and Gaylord (2.99 on 85 ER in 255 2/3 IP) Perry
8. 2.98 (1981) Joe (2.82 on 52 ER in 166 IP) and Phil (3.10 on 48 ER in 139 1/3 IP) Niekro
9. 2.99 (1934) Dizzy (2.66 on 92 ER in 311 2/3 IP) and Paul (3.43 on 89 ER in 233 1/3 IP) Dean
10. 3.00 (2.998) (1982) Joe (2.47 on 74 ER in 270 IP) and Phil (3.61 on 94 ER in 234 1/3 IP) Niekro
10. 3.00 (3.003) (1997) Alan (2.89 on 52 ER in 161 2/3 IP) and Andy (3.10 on 61 ER in 177 IP) Benes
1. 425 (1997) Pedro (305) and Ramon (120) Martinez
2. 386 (1969) Gaylord (233) and Jim (153) Perry
3. 382 (1970) Gaylord (214) and Jim (168) Perry
4. 373 (2000) Pedro (284) and Ramon (89) Martinez
5. 364 (1996) Al (200) and Mark (164) Leiter
6. 363 (1977) Phil (262) and Joe (101) Niekro
7. 355 (1996) Pedro (222) and Ramon (133) Martinez
8. 345 (1934) Dizzy (195) and Paul (150) Dean
8. 345 (1978) Phil (248) and Joe (97) Niekro
10. 342 (1998) Pedro (251) and Ramon (91) Martinez
ERA (min. 135 IP each):
1. 2.39 (1968) Jim (2.27 on 35 ER in 139 IP) and Gaylord (2.44 on 79 ER in 291 IP) Perry
2. 2.47 (1972) Gaylord (1.92 on 73 ER in 342 2/3 IP) and Jim (3.35 on 81 ER in 217 2/3 IP) Perry
3. 2.53 (1967) Phil (1.87 on 43 ER in 207 IP) and Joe (3.34 on 63 ER in 169 2/3 IP) Niekro
4. 2.57 (1916) Harry (1.97 on 71 ER in 324 1/3 IP) and Stan (3.41 on 88 ER in 232 IP) Coveleski
5. 2.64 (1969) Gaylord (2.49 on 90 in 325 1/3 IP) and Jim (2.82 on 82 ER in 261 2/3 IP) Perry
6. 2.71 (1974) Gaylord (2.51 on 90 ER in 322 1/3 IP) and Jim (2.96 on 83 ER in 252 IP) Perry
7. 2.80 (1966) Jim (2.54 on 52 ER in 184 1/3 IP) and Gaylord (2.99 on 85 ER in 255 2/3 IP) Perry
8. 2.98 (1981) Joe (2.82 on 52 ER in 166 IP) and Phil (3.10 on 48 ER in 139 1/3 IP) Niekro
9. 2.99 (1934) Dizzy (2.66 on 92 ER in 311 2/3 IP) and Paul (3.43 on 89 ER in 233 1/3 IP) Dean
10. 3.00 (2.998) (1982) Joe (2.47 on 74 ER in 270 IP) and Phil (3.61 on 94 ER in 234 1/3 IP) Niekro
10. 3.00 (3.003) (1997) Alan (2.89 on 52 ER in 161 2/3 IP) and Andy (3.10 on 61 ER in 177 IP) Benes
Friday, July 18, 2008
Complete Games and Innings, One Year, Brothers
Complete Games:
1. 52 (1888) Gus (45) and John (7) Weyhing
2. 48 (1891) John (47) and Dad (1) Clarkson
2. 48 (1893) John (31) and Dad (17) Clarkson
2. 48 (1935) Dizzy (29) and Paul (19) Dean
5. 43 (1892) John (42) and Dad (1) Clarkson
6. 41 (1892) Ad (39) and Billy (2) Gumbert
7. 40 (1934) Dizzy (24) and Paul (16) Dean
8. 38 (1969) Gaylord (26) and Jim (12) Perry
9. 37 (1894) Dad (24) and John (13) Clarkson
10. 36 (1924) Jesse (21) and Virgil (15) Barnes
10. 36 (1970) Gaylord (23) and Jim (13) Perry
10. 36 (1973) Gaylord (29) and Jim (7) Perry
10. 36 (1974) Gaylord (28) and Jim (8) Perry
Innings Pitched:
1. 607 1/3 (1970) Gaylord (328 2/3) and Jim (278 2/3) Perry
2. 605 2/3 (1979) Phil (342) and Joe (263 2/3) Niekro
3. 595 (1935) Dizzy (325 1/3) and Paul (269 2/3) Dean
4. 587 (1969) Gaylord (325 1/3) and Jim (261 2/3) Perry
5. 560 1/3 (1972) Gaylord (342 2/3) and Jim (217 2/3) Perry
6. 557 (1974) Gaylord (305) and Jim (252) Perry
7. 556 1/3 (1916) Harry (324 1/3) and Stan (232) Coveleski
8. 550 (1971) Gaylord (280) and Jim (270) Perry
9. 547 (1973) Gaylord (344) and Jim (213) Perry
10. 545 (1934) Dizzy (311 2/3) and Paul (233 1/3) Dean
1. 52 (1888) Gus (45) and John (7) Weyhing
2. 48 (1891) John (47) and Dad (1) Clarkson
2. 48 (1893) John (31) and Dad (17) Clarkson
2. 48 (1935) Dizzy (29) and Paul (19) Dean
5. 43 (1892) John (42) and Dad (1) Clarkson
6. 41 (1892) Ad (39) and Billy (2) Gumbert
7. 40 (1934) Dizzy (24) and Paul (16) Dean
8. 38 (1969) Gaylord (26) and Jim (12) Perry
9. 37 (1894) Dad (24) and John (13) Clarkson
10. 36 (1924) Jesse (21) and Virgil (15) Barnes
10. 36 (1970) Gaylord (23) and Jim (13) Perry
10. 36 (1973) Gaylord (29) and Jim (7) Perry
10. 36 (1974) Gaylord (28) and Jim (8) Perry
Innings Pitched:
1. 607 1/3 (1970) Gaylord (328 2/3) and Jim (278 2/3) Perry
2. 605 2/3 (1979) Phil (342) and Joe (263 2/3) Niekro
3. 595 (1935) Dizzy (325 1/3) and Paul (269 2/3) Dean
4. 587 (1969) Gaylord (325 1/3) and Jim (261 2/3) Perry
5. 560 1/3 (1972) Gaylord (342 2/3) and Jim (217 2/3) Perry
6. 557 (1974) Gaylord (305) and Jim (252) Perry
7. 556 1/3 (1916) Harry (324 1/3) and Stan (232) Coveleski
8. 550 (1971) Gaylord (280) and Jim (270) Perry
9. 547 (1973) Gaylord (344) and Jim (213) Perry
10. 545 (1934) Dizzy (311 2/3) and Paul (233 1/3) Dean
Pitching Brothers Single Season Records: Wins and Games Pitched
Wins:
1. 49 (1934) Dizzy (30) and Paul (19) Dean
2. 47 (1935) Dizzy (28) and Paul (19) Dean
2. 47 (1970) Jim (24) and Gaylord (23) Perry
4. 42 (1979) Phil (21) and Joe (21) Niekro
5. 39 (1969) Jim (20) and Gaylord (19) Perry
6. 38 (1974) Gaylord (21) and Jim (17) Perry
7. 37 (1972) Gaylord (24) and Jim (13) Perry
8. 36 (1916) Harry (21) and Stan (15) Coveleski
9. 35 (1980) Joe (20) and Phil (15) Niekro
10. 34 (1894) John (33) and Dad (1) Clarkson
10. 34 (1982) Phil (17) and Joe (17) Niekro
Games Pitched:
1. 125 (1997) Todd (65) and Tim (60) Worrell
2. 122 (1996) Todd (72) and Tim (50) Worrell
3. 108 (1977) Paul (69) and Rick (39) Reuschel
4. 101 (1991) Mike (64) and Greg (37) Maddux
5. 97 (1993) Pedro (65) and Ramon (32) Martinez
5. 97 (1998) Mark (69) and Al (28) Leiter
7. 96 (1935) Dizzy (50) and Paul (46) Dean
8. 94 (1993) Mike (58) and Greg (36) Maddux
9. 90 (1938) Dick (51) and Slick (39) Coffman
10. 89 (1916) Stan (45) and Harry (44) Coveleski
10. 89 (1934) Dizzy (50) and Paul (39) Dean
10. 89 (1974) Ken (70) and Bob (19) Forsch
10. 89 (1976) Paul (50) and Rick (39) Reuschel
10. 89 (1982) Tom (56) and Pat (33) Underwood
1. 49 (1934) Dizzy (30) and Paul (19) Dean
2. 47 (1935) Dizzy (28) and Paul (19) Dean
2. 47 (1970) Jim (24) and Gaylord (23) Perry
4. 42 (1979) Phil (21) and Joe (21) Niekro
5. 39 (1969) Jim (20) and Gaylord (19) Perry
6. 38 (1974) Gaylord (21) and Jim (17) Perry
7. 37 (1972) Gaylord (24) and Jim (13) Perry
8. 36 (1916) Harry (21) and Stan (15) Coveleski
9. 35 (1980) Joe (20) and Phil (15) Niekro
10. 34 (1894) John (33) and Dad (1) Clarkson
10. 34 (1982) Phil (17) and Joe (17) Niekro
Games Pitched:
1. 125 (1997) Todd (65) and Tim (60) Worrell
2. 122 (1996) Todd (72) and Tim (50) Worrell
3. 108 (1977) Paul (69) and Rick (39) Reuschel
4. 101 (1991) Mike (64) and Greg (37) Maddux
5. 97 (1993) Pedro (65) and Ramon (32) Martinez
5. 97 (1998) Mark (69) and Al (28) Leiter
7. 96 (1935) Dizzy (50) and Paul (46) Dean
8. 94 (1993) Mike (58) and Greg (36) Maddux
9. 90 (1938) Dick (51) and Slick (39) Coffman
10. 89 (1916) Stan (45) and Harry (44) Coveleski
10. 89 (1934) Dizzy (50) and Paul (39) Dean
10. 89 (1974) Ken (70) and Bob (19) Forsch
10. 89 (1976) Paul (50) and Rick (39) Reuschel
10. 89 (1982) Tom (56) and Pat (33) Underwood
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Brothers Walks and Batting Average, Single Season
Walks:
1. 192 (2001) Jason (129) and Jeremy (63) Giambi
2. 188 (2002) Jason (109) and Jeremy (79) Giambi
3. 183 (2005) Brian (119) and Marcus (64) Giles
4. 169 (2000) Jason (137) and Jeremy (32) Giambi
5. 168 (1948) Dom (101) and Joe (67) DiMaggio
6. 166 (1941) Dom (90) and Joe (76) DiMaggio
6. 166 (2006) Brian (104) and Marcus (62) Giles
8. 164 (2003) Brian (105) and Marcus (59) Giles
9. 162 (1950) Dom (82) and Joe (80) DiMaggio
10. 160 (1947) Dixie (97) and Harry (63) Walker
10. 160 (2002) Brian (135) and Marcus (25) Giles
Batting Average (min. 400 AB each)
1. .367 (1927) Paul (.380 on 237 for 623) and Lloyd (.355 on 223 for 629) Waner
2. .352 (1928) Paul (.370 on 223 for 602) and Lloyd (.335 on 221 for 659) Waner
3. .351 (1936) Paul (.373 on 218 for 585) and Lloyd (.321 on 133 for 414) Waner
4. .345 (1929) Lloyd (.353 on 234 for 662) and Paul (.336 on 200 for 596) Waner
5. .343 (1937) Paul (.354 on 219 for 619) and Lloyd (.330 on 177 for 537) Waner
6. .337 (1932) Paul (.341 on 215 for 630) and Lloyd (.333 on 188 for 565) Waner
7. .33397 (1947) Harry (.363 on 186 for 513) and Dixie (.306 on 162 for 529) Walker
8. .33389 (1966) Matty (.342 on 183 for 535) and Felipe (.327 on 218 for 666) Alou
9. .330 (1921) Emil (.343 on 201 for 586) and Bob (.318 on 190 for 598) Meusel
10. .329 (1940) Joe (.352 on 179 for 508) and Dom (.302 on 126 for 418) DiMaggio
1. 192 (2001) Jason (129) and Jeremy (63) Giambi
2. 188 (2002) Jason (109) and Jeremy (79) Giambi
3. 183 (2005) Brian (119) and Marcus (64) Giles
4. 169 (2000) Jason (137) and Jeremy (32) Giambi
5. 168 (1948) Dom (101) and Joe (67) DiMaggio
6. 166 (1941) Dom (90) and Joe (76) DiMaggio
6. 166 (2006) Brian (104) and Marcus (62) Giles
8. 164 (2003) Brian (105) and Marcus (59) Giles
9. 162 (1950) Dom (82) and Joe (80) DiMaggio
10. 160 (1947) Dixie (97) and Harry (63) Walker
10. 160 (2002) Brian (135) and Marcus (25) Giles
Batting Average (min. 400 AB each)
1. .367 (1927) Paul (.380 on 237 for 623) and Lloyd (.355 on 223 for 629) Waner
2. .352 (1928) Paul (.370 on 223 for 602) and Lloyd (.335 on 221 for 659) Waner
3. .351 (1936) Paul (.373 on 218 for 585) and Lloyd (.321 on 133 for 414) Waner
4. .345 (1929) Lloyd (.353 on 234 for 662) and Paul (.336 on 200 for 596) Waner
5. .343 (1937) Paul (.354 on 219 for 619) and Lloyd (.330 on 177 for 537) Waner
6. .337 (1932) Paul (.341 on 215 for 630) and Lloyd (.333 on 188 for 565) Waner
7. .33397 (1947) Harry (.363 on 186 for 513) and Dixie (.306 on 162 for 529) Walker
8. .33389 (1966) Matty (.342 on 183 for 535) and Felipe (.327 on 218 for 666) Alou
9. .330 (1921) Emil (.343 on 201 for 586) and Bob (.318 on 190 for 598) Meusel
10. .329 (1940) Joe (.352 on 179 for 508) and Dom (.302 on 126 for 418) DiMaggio
RBIs and Stolen Bases, Brothers, Single Season
RBIs:
1. 249 (1925) Bob (138) and Emil (111) Meusel
2. 242 (1948) Joe (155) and Dom (87) DiMaggio
3. 236 (1937) Joe (167) and Vince (69) DiMaggio
4. 225 (1941) Joe (125) and Vince (100) DiMaggio
5. 222 (1921) Bob (135) and Emil (87) Meusel
5. 222 (1924) Bob (120) and Emil (102) Meusel
7. 216 (1922) Emil (132) and Bob (84) Meusel
7. 216 (1923) Emil (125) and Bob (91) Meusel
9. 213 (2003) Bret (117) and Aaron (96) Boone
10. 211 (1934) Roy (119) and Bob (92) Johnson
Stolen Bases:
1. 87 (1889) George (61) and Patsy (26) Tebeau
2. 74 (1889) Ed (60) and Con (14) Daily
3. 69 (1890) George (55) and Patsy (14) Tebeau
4. 68 (1890) Ed (62) and Con (6) Daily
5. 61 (1908) Josh (37) and Fred (24) Clarke
6. 60 (1888) Buck (53) and John (7) Ewing
7. 59 (1888) Ed (44) and Con (15) Daily
8. 58 (1993) Roberto (55) and Sandy, Jr. (3) Alomar
9. 57 (1988) Otis (46) and Donell (11) Nixon
10. 56 (1894) Patsy (30) and George (26) Tebeau
1. 249 (1925) Bob (138) and Emil (111) Meusel
2. 242 (1948) Joe (155) and Dom (87) DiMaggio
3. 236 (1937) Joe (167) and Vince (69) DiMaggio
4. 225 (1941) Joe (125) and Vince (100) DiMaggio
5. 222 (1921) Bob (135) and Emil (87) Meusel
5. 222 (1924) Bob (120) and Emil (102) Meusel
7. 216 (1922) Emil (132) and Bob (84) Meusel
7. 216 (1923) Emil (125) and Bob (91) Meusel
9. 213 (2003) Bret (117) and Aaron (96) Boone
10. 211 (1934) Roy (119) and Bob (92) Johnson
Stolen Bases:
1. 87 (1889) George (61) and Patsy (26) Tebeau
2. 74 (1889) Ed (60) and Con (14) Daily
3. 69 (1890) George (55) and Patsy (14) Tebeau
4. 68 (1890) Ed (62) and Con (6) Daily
5. 61 (1908) Josh (37) and Fred (24) Clarke
6. 60 (1888) Buck (53) and John (7) Ewing
7. 59 (1888) Ed (44) and Con (15) Daily
8. 58 (1993) Roberto (55) and Sandy, Jr. (3) Alomar
9. 57 (1988) Otis (46) and Donell (11) Nixon
10. 56 (1894) Patsy (30) and George (26) Tebeau
Triples and Homers, Brothers, Single Season
Triples:
1. 35 (1929) Lloyd (20) and Paul (15) Waner
2. 33 (1928) Paul (19) and Lloyd (14) Waner
3. 29 (1921) Bob (16) and Emil (13) Meusel
4. 28 (1922) Emil (17) and Bob (11) Meusel
5. 26 (1935) Lloyd (14) and Paul (12) Waner
6. 25 (1884) Jack (14) and Dave (11) Rowe
7. 24 (1923) Emil (14) and Bob (10) Meusel
7. 24 (1927) Paul (18) and Lloyd (6) Waner
9. 23 (1931) Lloyd (13) and Paul (10) Waner
10. 22 (1922) Jimmy (12) and Doc (10) Johnston
10. 22 (1934) Paul (16) and Lloyd (6) Waner
Home Runs:
1. 61 (2002) Jason (41) and Jeremy (20) Giambi
2. 59 (1937) Joe (46) and Vince (13) DiMaggio
2. 59 (2003) Bret (35) and Aaron (24) Boone
4. 56 (1969) Lee (38) and Carlos (18) May
5. 54 (1925) Bob (33) and Emil (21) Meusel
5. 54 (1970) Tony (36) and Billy (18) Conigliaro
7. 53 (1962) Hank (45) and Tommie (8) Aaron
7. 53 (2000) Jason (43) and Jeremy (10) Giambi
9. 51 (1941) Joe (30) and Vince (21) DiMaggio
9. 51 (2001) Bret (37) and Aaron (14) Boone
1. 35 (1929) Lloyd (20) and Paul (15) Waner
2. 33 (1928) Paul (19) and Lloyd (14) Waner
3. 29 (1921) Bob (16) and Emil (13) Meusel
4. 28 (1922) Emil (17) and Bob (11) Meusel
5. 26 (1935) Lloyd (14) and Paul (12) Waner
6. 25 (1884) Jack (14) and Dave (11) Rowe
7. 24 (1923) Emil (14) and Bob (10) Meusel
7. 24 (1927) Paul (18) and Lloyd (6) Waner
9. 23 (1931) Lloyd (13) and Paul (10) Waner
10. 22 (1922) Jimmy (12) and Doc (10) Johnston
10. 22 (1934) Paul (16) and Lloyd (6) Waner
Home Runs:
1. 61 (2002) Jason (41) and Jeremy (20) Giambi
2. 59 (1937) Joe (46) and Vince (13) DiMaggio
2. 59 (2003) Bret (35) and Aaron (24) Boone
4. 56 (1969) Lee (38) and Carlos (18) May
5. 54 (1925) Bob (33) and Emil (21) Meusel
5. 54 (1970) Tony (36) and Billy (18) Conigliaro
7. 53 (1962) Hank (45) and Tommie (8) Aaron
7. 53 (2000) Jason (43) and Jeremy (10) Giambi
9. 51 (1941) Joe (30) and Vince (21) DiMaggio
9. 51 (2001) Bret (37) and Aaron (14) Boone
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Doubles by Brothers in One Year
1. 89(1932) Paul (62) and Lloyd (27) Waner
2. 83 (2003) Marcus (49) and Brian (34) Giles
2. 83 (2005) Marcus (45) and Brian (38) Giles
4. 80 (1941) Joe (43) and Dom (37) DiMaggio
5. 79 (2003) Orlando (47) and Jolbert (32) Cabrera
6. 76 (2007) Dmitri (38) and Delmon (38) Young
7. 74 (1933) Bob (44) and Roy (30) Johnson
8. 73 (1921) Bob (40) and Emil (33) Meusel
8. 73 (1936) Gee (55) and Hub (18) Walker
8. 73 (2001) Jason (47) and Jeremy (26) Giambi
2. 83 (2003) Marcus (49) and Brian (34) Giles
2. 83 (2005) Marcus (45) and Brian (38) Giles
4. 80 (1941) Joe (43) and Dom (37) DiMaggio
5. 79 (2003) Orlando (47) and Jolbert (32) Cabrera
6. 76 (2007) Dmitri (38) and Delmon (38) Young
7. 74 (1933) Bob (44) and Roy (30) Johnson
8. 73 (1921) Bob (40) and Emil (33) Meusel
8. 73 (1936) Gee (55) and Hub (18) Walker
8. 73 (2001) Jason (47) and Jeremy (26) Giambi
Brother Records for One Year, Runs and Hits
Start of Top 10 for brothers combined totals in one year:
Runs (2 brothers):
1. 265 (1929) Lloyd (134) and Paul (131) Waner
2. 263 (1928) Paul (142) and Lloyd (121) Waner
3. 247 (1927) Lloyd (133) and Paul (114) Waner
4. 245 (1950) Dom (131) and Joe (114) DiMaggio
5. 239 (1941) Joe (122) and Dom (117) DiMaggio
6. 237 (1948) Dom (127) and Joe (110) DiMaggio
7. 233 (1942) Joe (123) and Dom (110) DiMaggio
8. 217 (1934) Paul (122) and Lloyd (95) Waner
9. 208 (1966) Felipe (122) and Matty (86) Alou
10. 207 (1937) Joe (151) and Vince (56) DiMaggio
3 brothers:
312 (1941) Joe (122), Dom (117) and Vince (73) DiMaggio
Hits:
1. 460 (1927) Paul (237) and Lloyd (223) Waner
2. 444 (1928) Paul (223) and Lloyd (221) Waner
3. 434 (1929) Lloyd (234) and Paul (200) Waner
4. 403 (1932) Paul 215) and Lloyd (188) Waner
5. 401 (1966) Felipe (218) and Matty (183) Alou
6. 396 (1937) Paul (219) and Lloyd (177) Waner
7. 395 (1968) Felipe (210) and Matty (185) Alou
8. 394 (1931) Lloyd (214) and Paul (180) Waner
9. 391 (1921) Emil (201) and Bob (190) Meusel
10. 390 (1934) Paul (217) and Lloyd (173) Waner
3 brothers:
505 (1968) Felipe (210, Matty (185) and Jesus (110) Alou
Runs (2 brothers):
1. 265 (1929) Lloyd (134) and Paul (131) Waner
2. 263 (1928) Paul (142) and Lloyd (121) Waner
3. 247 (1927) Lloyd (133) and Paul (114) Waner
4. 245 (1950) Dom (131) and Joe (114) DiMaggio
5. 239 (1941) Joe (122) and Dom (117) DiMaggio
6. 237 (1948) Dom (127) and Joe (110) DiMaggio
7. 233 (1942) Joe (123) and Dom (110) DiMaggio
8. 217 (1934) Paul (122) and Lloyd (95) Waner
9. 208 (1966) Felipe (122) and Matty (86) Alou
10. 207 (1937) Joe (151) and Vince (56) DiMaggio
3 brothers:
312 (1941) Joe (122), Dom (117) and Vince (73) DiMaggio
Hits:
1. 460 (1927) Paul (237) and Lloyd (223) Waner
2. 444 (1928) Paul (223) and Lloyd (221) Waner
3. 434 (1929) Lloyd (234) and Paul (200) Waner
4. 403 (1932) Paul 215) and Lloyd (188) Waner
5. 401 (1966) Felipe (218) and Matty (183) Alou
6. 396 (1937) Paul (219) and Lloyd (177) Waner
7. 395 (1968) Felipe (210) and Matty (185) Alou
8. 394 (1931) Lloyd (214) and Paul (180) Waner
9. 391 (1921) Emil (201) and Bob (190) Meusel
10. 390 (1934) Paul (217) and Lloyd (173) Waner
3 brothers:
505 (1968) Felipe (210, Matty (185) and Jesus (110) Alou
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Best overall Pitching Brother Combos
1. Jim and Gaylord Perry
2. Phil and Joe Niekro
3. Pedro and Ramon Martinez
4. Stan and Harry Coveleski
5. Greg and Mike Maddux
6. Bob and Ken Forsch
7. Dizzy and Paul Dean
8. Todd and Tim Worrell
9. John and Dad (and Walter) Clarkson
T-10. Livan and Orlando Hernandez
T-10. Jesse and Virgil Barnes
Oh, yeah, and best one-pitcher, one-position player brother combos:
1. Wes (P) and Rick Ferrell
2. Deacon and Will (P) White
3. Walker and Mort (P) Cooper
4. George and Ken (P) Brett
2. Phil and Joe Niekro
3. Pedro and Ramon Martinez
4. Stan and Harry Coveleski
5. Greg and Mike Maddux
6. Bob and Ken Forsch
7. Dizzy and Paul Dean
8. Todd and Tim Worrell
9. John and Dad (and Walter) Clarkson
T-10. Livan and Orlando Hernandez
T-10. Jesse and Virgil Barnes
Oh, yeah, and best one-pitcher, one-position player brother combos:
1. Wes (P) and Rick Ferrell
2. Deacon and Will (P) White
3. Walker and Mort (P) Cooper
4. George and Ken (P) Brett
Brothers' Career Winning Pct.
(Min. 50 decisions each)
1. .655 Pedro (212-95, .690) and Ramon (135-88, .605) Martinez
2. .631 Dizzy (150-83, .644) and Paul (50-34, .595) Dean
3. .628 John (320-178, .643) and Dad (39-39, .500) Clarkson
4. .60041 Stan (215-142, .602) and Harry (81-55, .596) Coveleski
5. .60031 Greg (350-222, .612) and Mike (39-37, .513) Maddux
6. .581 Hooks (139-90, .607) and Snake (29-31, .483) Wiltse
7. .546 Gaylord (314-265, .542) and Jim (215-174, .553) Perry
8. .539 Livan (143-134, .516) and Orlando (90-65, .581) Hernandez
9. .531 Bob (168-136, .553) and Ken (114-113, .502) Forsch
10. .530 Phil (318-274, .537) and Joe (221-204, .520) Niekro
1. .655 Pedro (212-95, .690) and Ramon (135-88, .605) Martinez
2. .631 Dizzy (150-83, .644) and Paul (50-34, .595) Dean
3. .628 John (320-178, .643) and Dad (39-39, .500) Clarkson
4. .60041 Stan (215-142, .602) and Harry (81-55, .596) Coveleski
5. .60031 Greg (350-222, .612) and Mike (39-37, .513) Maddux
6. .581 Hooks (139-90, .607) and Snake (29-31, .483) Wiltse
7. .546 Gaylord (314-265, .542) and Jim (215-174, .553) Perry
8. .539 Livan (143-134, .516) and Orlando (90-65, .581) Hernandez
9. .531 Bob (168-136, .553) and Ken (114-113, .502) Forsch
10. .530 Phil (318-274, .537) and Joe (221-204, .520) Niekro
Mark DiFelice
Just came across this dude--a 31 yr old "rookie" relief pitcher with the Brewers. I suppose he's a brother of veteran backup (or 3rd!) catcher Mike DiFelice-both born in PA, both 6'1". Anyway, first I can't figure out why it took so long for this guy to make the bigs--he was solid for first 3 1/2 yrs of minor league career, moving up form low A to high A to AA--he struggled in first go at AAA, and next year seems to have had to start the climb all over, back at low A! Anyway, he's always shown impeccable control, and in past several years has shown good strike outs numbers. Here's what really caught my eye: in his 10 games in the big show so far, in 13 2/3 IP, he has not only recorded 16 strike outs but--get this--ZERO walks! I wonder if that's anywhere near the modern record for most IP at beginning of major league career without issuing a walk?
Cards Power Leaves Pujols Behind!
Whoddathunk that Albert Pujols would become only the 4th best (or lower?) power threat in the St Louis line-up? After all, we're talking the only living, breathing challenge to A-Rod's eventual career HR crown, Pujols having compiled 300 already at age 28 in a little over 7 1/2 years. Yet Sir Albert has only 2 dingers in 17 games since returning from the DL on June 26. During that same time, slow-starting Troy Glaus has hit 5 out in 16 games, modern-day fairy tale hero Rick Ankiel has gone ballpark 6 times in those 17 games, and red-hot Ryan Ludwick has gone yard in 5 of the last seven games since breaking a 21-game homerless streak on July 6.
The good news is, once Pujols' power swing gets in synch again (he's still hitting for an astronomical average), and if Chris Duncan ever regains his 2006-07 form, the Cards could find themselves with 5 dangerous power threats. Now if they could just find a dependable bullpen (they blew a lead of 10-4 after 7 1/2, 10-6 after 8 1/2 and 11-10 after 9 1/2 yesterday--ouch!)
The good news is, once Pujols' power swing gets in synch again (he's still hitting for an astronomical average), and if Chris Duncan ever regains his 2006-07 form, the Cards could find themselves with 5 dangerous power threats. Now if they could just find a dependable bullpen (they blew a lead of 10-4 after 7 1/2, 10-6 after 8 1/2 and 11-10 after 9 1/2 yesterday--ouch!)
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Brothers Combined Strikeouts and ERA
Strikeouts:
1. 5110 Gaylord (3534) and Jim (1576) Perry
2. 5089 Phil (3342) and Joe (1747) Niekro
3. 4488 Pedro (3061) and Ramon (1427) Martinez
4. 3893 Greg (3329) and Mike (564) Maddux
5. 2866 Al (1974) and Mark (892) Leiter
6. 2677 Livan (1591) and Orlando (1086) Hernandez
7. 2504 Christy (2502) and Henry (2) Matthewson
8. 2401 Andy (2000) and Alan (401) Benes
9. 2203 Rick (2015) and Paul (188) Reuschel
10. 2180 Bob (1133) and Ken (1047) Forsch
Combined ERA (each brother having at least 500 IP):
1. 2.75 Harry (2.39 on 332 ER in 1248 IP) and Stan (2.89 (990 ER in 3082 IP) Coveleski
2. 2.90 Hooks (2.47 on 580 ER in 2112 1/3 IP) and Snake (4.59 on 274 ER in 537 1/3 IP) Wiltse
3. 3.19 Pedro (2.86 on 864 ER in 2714 1/3 IP) and Ramon (3.67 on 772 ER in 1895 2/3) Martinez
4. 3.22 Dizzy (3.02 on 661 ER in 1967 1/3 IP) and Paul (3.72 on 325 IP in 787 1/3) Dean
5. 3.23 Gaylord (3.11 on 1846 ER in 5350 1/3) and Jim (3.45 on 1258 ER in 3285 2/3) Perry
6. 3.27 Greg (3.13 on 1714 ER in 4927 1/3 IP) and Mike (4.05 on 388 ER in 861 2/3 IP) Maddux
7. 3.35 Jesse (3.22 on 918 ER in 2569 2/3 IP) and Virgil (3.66 on 445 IP in 1094 IP) Barnes
8. 3.40 Vicente (3.36 on 241 ER in 645 2/3 IP) and Enrique (3.45 on 231 ER in 603 IP) Romo
9. 3.45 Phil (3.35 on 2012 ER in 5404 1/3 IP) and Joe (3.59 on 1431 ER in 3584 IP) Niekro
1. 5110 Gaylord (3534) and Jim (1576) Perry
2. 5089 Phil (3342) and Joe (1747) Niekro
3. 4488 Pedro (3061) and Ramon (1427) Martinez
4. 3893 Greg (3329) and Mike (564) Maddux
5. 2866 Al (1974) and Mark (892) Leiter
6. 2677 Livan (1591) and Orlando (1086) Hernandez
7. 2504 Christy (2502) and Henry (2) Matthewson
8. 2401 Andy (2000) and Alan (401) Benes
9. 2203 Rick (2015) and Paul (188) Reuschel
10. 2180 Bob (1133) and Ken (1047) Forsch
Combined ERA (each brother having at least 500 IP):
1. 2.75 Harry (2.39 on 332 ER in 1248 IP) and Stan (2.89 (990 ER in 3082 IP) Coveleski
2. 2.90 Hooks (2.47 on 580 ER in 2112 1/3 IP) and Snake (4.59 on 274 ER in 537 1/3 IP) Wiltse
3. 3.19 Pedro (2.86 on 864 ER in 2714 1/3 IP) and Ramon (3.67 on 772 ER in 1895 2/3) Martinez
4. 3.22 Dizzy (3.02 on 661 ER in 1967 1/3 IP) and Paul (3.72 on 325 IP in 787 1/3) Dean
5. 3.23 Gaylord (3.11 on 1846 ER in 5350 1/3) and Jim (3.45 on 1258 ER in 3285 2/3) Perry
6. 3.27 Greg (3.13 on 1714 ER in 4927 1/3 IP) and Mike (4.05 on 388 ER in 861 2/3 IP) Maddux
7. 3.35 Jesse (3.22 on 918 ER in 2569 2/3 IP) and Virgil (3.66 on 445 IP in 1094 IP) Barnes
8. 3.40 Vicente (3.36 on 241 ER in 645 2/3 IP) and Enrique (3.45 on 231 ER in 603 IP) Romo
9. 3.45 Phil (3.35 on 2012 ER in 5404 1/3 IP) and Joe (3.59 on 1431 ER in 3584 IP) Niekro
Brothers' Career Innings, Saves
Career Innings Pitched, Brother Pairs:
1. 8988 1/3 Phil (5404 1/3) and Joe (3584) Niekro
2. 8636 Gaylord (5350 1/3) and Jim (3285 2/3) Perry
3. 5789 Greg (4927 1/3+) and Mike (861 2/3) Maddux
4. 5241 John (4536 1/3) and Dad (704 2/3) Clarkson
5. 4922 Bob (2794 2/3) and Ken (2127 1/3) Forsch
6. 4911 John (4536 1.3) and Walter (374 2/3) Clarkson
7. 4610 Pedro (2714 1/3) and Ramon (1895 2/3) Martinez
8. 4391 Gus (4324 1/3) and John (65 2/3) Weyhing
9. 4330 Stan (3082) and Harry (1248) Coveleski
10. 3941 1/3 Rick (3548 1/3) and Paul (393) Reuschel
Active ones close:
3806 1/3 Livan (2491 2/3+) and Orlando (1314 2/3) Hernandez
Saves ( I have only compiled the top 6, as the numbers after the top one or two are so low):
1. 327 Todd (256) and Tim (71) Worrell
2. 104 Vicente (52) and Enrique (52) Romo
3. 65 Marv (65) and Lee (7) Grissom
4. 45 Phil (29) and Joe (16) Niekro
5. 41 Dick (38) and Slick (3) Coffman
6. 36 Hooks (34) and Snake (2) Wiltse
1. 8988 1/3 Phil (5404 1/3) and Joe (3584) Niekro
2. 8636 Gaylord (5350 1/3) and Jim (3285 2/3) Perry
3. 5789 Greg (4927 1/3+) and Mike (861 2/3) Maddux
4. 5241 John (4536 1/3) and Dad (704 2/3) Clarkson
5. 4922 Bob (2794 2/3) and Ken (2127 1/3) Forsch
6. 4911 John (4536 1.3) and Walter (374 2/3) Clarkson
7. 4610 Pedro (2714 1/3) and Ramon (1895 2/3) Martinez
8. 4391 Gus (4324 1/3) and John (65 2/3) Weyhing
9. 4330 Stan (3082) and Harry (1248) Coveleski
10. 3941 1/3 Rick (3548 1/3) and Paul (393) Reuschel
Active ones close:
3806 1/3 Livan (2491 2/3+) and Orlando (1314 2/3) Hernandez
Saves ( I have only compiled the top 6, as the numbers after the top one or two are so low):
1. 327 Todd (256) and Tim (71) Worrell
2. 104 Vicente (52) and Enrique (52) Romo
3. 65 Marv (65) and Lee (7) Grissom
4. 45 Phil (29) and Joe (16) Niekro
5. 41 Dick (38) and Slick (3) Coffman
6. 36 Hooks (34) and Snake (2) Wiltse
Ryan Howard on a Tear
Ryan Howard is a one-man wrecking ball. In a year when homers are down, and the AL may not have anyone with 40 homers, Howard is suddenly on pace to hit 48 or 50 in the NL. He now has 28 in 94 games, after hitting four in his last three games and 8 in his last 10. The dude was dreadful in April (.168 avg., 5 HR, 12 RBI), good in May (10 HR, 30 RBI, although only .234 avg for the month), but down again last month (5 HR and .234 avg., although RBI's held up well with 26). Now with a blazing start to July, he suddenly looks like an MVP candidate, leading the league with 84 RBIs, 12 more than his nearest NL competitor. BTW, Howard only needs 45 HR this year to have averaged 50 a year for his first three full years in the majors!
Josh Hamilton continues to amaze, with 93 RBIs in only 91 games. Dude is an inspiration, coming back from the depths of drug addiction that threatened to end the major league career of this prized prospect before it began.
Looks like Chipper Jones' .400 dreams are fading fast. He was batting .419 as late as June 11, and still at .394 entering July, but a recent 0 for 10 has dropped him from .388 to .375 in the space of 3 days.
Finally, how about that Roy Halladay? Pitched a 2-hit shutout tonight (took a 1-hitter into the 9th). Completed his 7th game in 19 starts--no one else in the majors has more than 3. There have been only 67 complete games pitched all year so far, so Halladay alone accounts for more the 10% of them! No one has pitched MORE than 7 complete games since 2004. At his current rate, Halladay would end up with 12--the last time anyone had that many was Randy Johnson, way back in 1999. No one's had more than 9 since.
Josh Hamilton continues to amaze, with 93 RBIs in only 91 games. Dude is an inspiration, coming back from the depths of drug addiction that threatened to end the major league career of this prized prospect before it began.
Looks like Chipper Jones' .400 dreams are fading fast. He was batting .419 as late as June 11, and still at .394 entering July, but a recent 0 for 10 has dropped him from .388 to .375 in the space of 3 days.
Finally, how about that Roy Halladay? Pitched a 2-hit shutout tonight (took a 1-hitter into the 9th). Completed his 7th game in 19 starts--no one else in the majors has more than 3. There have been only 67 complete games pitched all year so far, so Halladay alone accounts for more the 10% of them! No one has pitched MORE than 7 complete games since 2004. At his current rate, Halladay would end up with 12--the last time anyone had that many was Randy Johnson, way back in 1999. No one's had more than 9 since.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Brothers' Career Complete Games and Shutouts
Complete Games (dominated by old-timers):
1. 548 John (485) and Dad (63) Clarkson
2. 455 Gus (448) and John (7) Weyhing
3. 435 Christy (434) and Henry (1) Matthewson
4. 412 Gaylord (303) and Jim (109) Perry
5. 352 Phil (245) and Joe (107) Niekro
6. 307 Stan (224) and Harry (83) Coveleski
7. 238 Jesse (180) and Virgil (58) Barnes
8. 229 Tom (227) and Ed (2) Hughes
9. 208 Hooks (154) and Snake (54) Wiltse
10. 201 Ad (191) and Billy (10) Gumbert
3 or more:
571 John (485), Dad (63) and Walter (23) Clarkson
Shutouts:
1. 85 Gaylord (53) and Jim (32) Perry
2. 74 Phil (45) and Joe (29) Niekro
3. 51 Stan (38) and Harry (13) Coveleski
4. 41 John (37) and Walter (4) Clarkson
5. 37 Bob (19) and Ken (18) Forsch
5. 37 Ramon (20) and Pedro (17) Martinez
7. 36 Greg (35) and Mike (1) Maddux
8. 34 Dizzy (26) and Paul (8) Dean
9. 33 Jesse (26) and Virgil (7) Barnes
10. 29 Hooks (27) and Snake (2) Wiltse
1. 548 John (485) and Dad (63) Clarkson
2. 455 Gus (448) and John (7) Weyhing
3. 435 Christy (434) and Henry (1) Matthewson
4. 412 Gaylord (303) and Jim (109) Perry
5. 352 Phil (245) and Joe (107) Niekro
6. 307 Stan (224) and Harry (83) Coveleski
7. 238 Jesse (180) and Virgil (58) Barnes
8. 229 Tom (227) and Ed (2) Hughes
9. 208 Hooks (154) and Snake (54) Wiltse
10. 201 Ad (191) and Billy (10) Gumbert
3 or more:
571 John (485), Dad (63) and Walter (23) Clarkson
Shutouts:
1. 85 Gaylord (53) and Jim (32) Perry
2. 74 Phil (45) and Joe (29) Niekro
3. 51 Stan (38) and Harry (13) Coveleski
4. 41 John (37) and Walter (4) Clarkson
5. 37 Bob (19) and Ken (18) Forsch
5. 37 Ramon (20) and Pedro (17) Martinez
7. 36 Greg (35) and Mike (1) Maddux
8. 34 Dizzy (26) and Paul (8) Dean
9. 33 Jesse (26) and Virgil (7) Barnes
10. 29 Hooks (27) and Snake (2) Wiltse
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Start of Pitching Brothers Top 10 List
Wins:
1. 539 Phil (318) and Joe (221) Niekro
2. 529 Gaylord (314) and Jim (215) Perry
3. 389 Greg (350+) and Mike (39) Maddux
4. 367 John (328) and Dad (39) Clarkson
5. 347 Pedro (212+) and Ramon (135) Martinez
6. 296 Stan (215) and Harry (81) Coveleski
7. 282 Bob (168) and Ken (114) Forsch
8. 267 Gus (264) and John (3) Weyhing
9. 233 Livan (143+) and Orlando "El Duque" (90) Hernandez
10. 230 Rick (214) and Paul (16) Reuschel
Games Pitched:
1. 1566 Phil (864) and Joe (702) Niekro
2. 1407 Gaylord (777) and Jim (630) Perry
3. 1295 Tim (678) and Todd (617) Worrell
4. 1202 Greg (730+) and Mike (472) Maddux
5. 1019 Ken (521) and Bob (498) Forsch
6. 1006 Lindy (987) and Von (19) McDaniel
7. 756 Pedro (455+) and Ramon (301) Martinez
8. 755 Rick (557) and Paul (198) Reuschel
9. 754 Danny (716) and Jeff (38) Darwin
9. 754 Al (419) and Mark (335) Leiter
1. 539 Phil (318) and Joe (221) Niekro
2. 529 Gaylord (314) and Jim (215) Perry
3. 389 Greg (350+) and Mike (39) Maddux
4. 367 John (328) and Dad (39) Clarkson
5. 347 Pedro (212+) and Ramon (135) Martinez
6. 296 Stan (215) and Harry (81) Coveleski
7. 282 Bob (168) and Ken (114) Forsch
8. 267 Gus (264) and John (3) Weyhing
9. 233 Livan (143+) and Orlando "El Duque" (90) Hernandez
10. 230 Rick (214) and Paul (16) Reuschel
Games Pitched:
1. 1566 Phil (864) and Joe (702) Niekro
2. 1407 Gaylord (777) and Jim (630) Perry
3. 1295 Tim (678) and Todd (617) Worrell
4. 1202 Greg (730+) and Mike (472) Maddux
5. 1019 Ken (521) and Bob (498) Forsch
6. 1006 Lindy (987) and Von (19) McDaniel
7. 756 Pedro (455+) and Ramon (301) Martinez
8. 755 Rick (557) and Paul (198) Reuschel
9. 754 Danny (716) and Jeff (38) Darwin
9. 754 Al (419) and Mark (335) Leiter
Best Brother Combos, Offense
My subjective opinion, based on preceding lists, for best pairs of brothers who were position players:
1. Paul and Lloyd Waner. No competition, really. "Big and Little Poison" are the only two to be members of Hall of Fame. Dominate every category except home runs and steals.
2. Joe and Dom DiMaggio. Both careers were cut short by WWII, and neither played through to age 40. But in their prime, they were great--Joe with the power, both with the run-scoring and hitting. Third brother Vince was famous only for his strike out totals (modest by today's standards, but in his time, unheard of).
3. Ed and Jim Delahanty. An oddity, in that, because Ed was almost 12 years older, Jim had only played 24 unimpressive games before his star big brother was tragically killed at age 35. Jim went on to a solid career as a starter at many positions. His best year was 1911: .339 avg, 83 runs, 184 hits, 14 triples and 94 RBI. Not as good as his late brother (whose .346 career average and .505 career slugging in an era when NOBODY slugged over .500 for their career earned a Hall of Fame berth), but still pretty good for the "deadball" era.
4. Roberto and Sandy Alomar. Roberto was headed for 3000, maybe 3500+ hits before injuries pushed him to hang it up early at age 36 with 2724 and a .300 career average, along with over 1500 runs, 500 doubles and 200 homers, and 474 stolen bases. Sandy took a beating as a catcher, but hung in there for 20 seasons, with a best in 1997 of .324, 37 2B, 21 HR and 83 RBI in just 451 AB. Both boys no doubt made Puerto Rican papa, Sandy Sr. proud (he was a decent defensive infielder for 15 season in the majors, bu his offense was nothing to write Cooperstown about).
5. Bob and Roy Johnson. Neither is that well known today (their common names kind of get lost in the crowd), but both had solid, though somewhat shortened, careers. Bob had power (288 HR and 1283 RBI in only 13 seasons, with 8 years 100+ RBI, including 7 straight!) Older brother Roy scored 100 three times and knocked in 100 once in a solid (.296 career avg.) 10-year career.
6. Ken and Clete Boyer. One of few brother combos where both were legitimate power threats. Although Ken was 6 years older, they both broke into the bigs in 1955, Clete at age 18. Ken hit 23+ homers 8 times (7 in a row); Clete had a high of 26 homers and 96 RBI in 1967, just as his brother's perennial all-star career was on the decline. Third brother Cloyd was a pitcher.
7. Felipe and Matty Alou. Felipe had some power (206 HR, with high of 31) as well as batting .316 or higher three times; Matty was strictly a singles hitter, and a good one (.307 career average). Finished 1-2 in batting in 1966 (and 2-3 in 1968). Third brother Jesus was a pinch hitter extraordinaire late in his career. Felipe's son Moises has outdone them all.
8. Joe and Luke Sewell. Hall-of-Famer Joe was a career .312 hitter and by far the hardest player to strike out in the history of baseball (once every 100 AB in almost 4800 AB from 1925-33: once in ten at bats is considered darn good today). He also knocked in 95 RBI a year from 1921-1927 while hitting fewer than 3 HR per year! Little brother Luke wasn't expected to produce a lot offensively as a catcher, and went on to manage the lowly Browns to their only pennant.
9. Emil and Bob Meusel. Each led league in RBIs: Emil ("Irish") in the NL in 1923 with 125; Bob in the AL in 1925 with 138. Faced off against each other in three straight subway (World) Series in the Big Apple from 1921-23, with Irish's Giants prevailing in the first 2, but Bob's "Murderer's Row" Yanks starting their dynasty in the 3rd. Bob topped 100 RBI 5 times in 11 seasons; Emil did so 4 years in a row (1922-25) among 9 full seasons.
10. Lee and Carlos May. Lee was a solid slugger, knocking in 80+ runs 11 straight years (1968-78) and retiring with 354 HR; Carlos looked to be headed for similar success, a two-time all-star at age 24, but his career petered out before age 30.
I did not include many combos, who ranked high in the lists I compiled, where one star brother accounted for a huge share of the combined totals (Aarons, Ripkins, Wagners and Murrays, etc.)
1. Paul and Lloyd Waner. No competition, really. "Big and Little Poison" are the only two to be members of Hall of Fame. Dominate every category except home runs and steals.
2. Joe and Dom DiMaggio. Both careers were cut short by WWII, and neither played through to age 40. But in their prime, they were great--Joe with the power, both with the run-scoring and hitting. Third brother Vince was famous only for his strike out totals (modest by today's standards, but in his time, unheard of).
3. Ed and Jim Delahanty. An oddity, in that, because Ed was almost 12 years older, Jim had only played 24 unimpressive games before his star big brother was tragically killed at age 35. Jim went on to a solid career as a starter at many positions. His best year was 1911: .339 avg, 83 runs, 184 hits, 14 triples and 94 RBI. Not as good as his late brother (whose .346 career average and .505 career slugging in an era when NOBODY slugged over .500 for their career earned a Hall of Fame berth), but still pretty good for the "deadball" era.
4. Roberto and Sandy Alomar. Roberto was headed for 3000, maybe 3500+ hits before injuries pushed him to hang it up early at age 36 with 2724 and a .300 career average, along with over 1500 runs, 500 doubles and 200 homers, and 474 stolen bases. Sandy took a beating as a catcher, but hung in there for 20 seasons, with a best in 1997 of .324, 37 2B, 21 HR and 83 RBI in just 451 AB. Both boys no doubt made Puerto Rican papa, Sandy Sr. proud (he was a decent defensive infielder for 15 season in the majors, bu his offense was nothing to write Cooperstown about).
5. Bob and Roy Johnson. Neither is that well known today (their common names kind of get lost in the crowd), but both had solid, though somewhat shortened, careers. Bob had power (288 HR and 1283 RBI in only 13 seasons, with 8 years 100+ RBI, including 7 straight!) Older brother Roy scored 100 three times and knocked in 100 once in a solid (.296 career avg.) 10-year career.
6. Ken and Clete Boyer. One of few brother combos where both were legitimate power threats. Although Ken was 6 years older, they both broke into the bigs in 1955, Clete at age 18. Ken hit 23+ homers 8 times (7 in a row); Clete had a high of 26 homers and 96 RBI in 1967, just as his brother's perennial all-star career was on the decline. Third brother Cloyd was a pitcher.
7. Felipe and Matty Alou. Felipe had some power (206 HR, with high of 31) as well as batting .316 or higher three times; Matty was strictly a singles hitter, and a good one (.307 career average). Finished 1-2 in batting in 1966 (and 2-3 in 1968). Third brother Jesus was a pinch hitter extraordinaire late in his career. Felipe's son Moises has outdone them all.
8. Joe and Luke Sewell. Hall-of-Famer Joe was a career .312 hitter and by far the hardest player to strike out in the history of baseball (once every 100 AB in almost 4800 AB from 1925-33: once in ten at bats is considered darn good today). He also knocked in 95 RBI a year from 1921-1927 while hitting fewer than 3 HR per year! Little brother Luke wasn't expected to produce a lot offensively as a catcher, and went on to manage the lowly Browns to their only pennant.
9. Emil and Bob Meusel. Each led league in RBIs: Emil ("Irish") in the NL in 1923 with 125; Bob in the AL in 1925 with 138. Faced off against each other in three straight subway (World) Series in the Big Apple from 1921-23, with Irish's Giants prevailing in the first 2, but Bob's "Murderer's Row" Yanks starting their dynasty in the 3rd. Bob topped 100 RBI 5 times in 11 seasons; Emil did so 4 years in a row (1922-25) among 9 full seasons.
10. Lee and Carlos May. Lee was a solid slugger, knocking in 80+ runs 11 straight years (1968-78) and retiring with 354 HR; Carlos looked to be headed for similar success, a two-time all-star at age 24, but his career petered out before age 30.
I did not include many combos, who ranked high in the lists I compiled, where one star brother accounted for a huge share of the combined totals (Aarons, Ripkins, Wagners and Murrays, etc.)
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Largest Career Margin Over 2nd Best
I guessed recently that Henderson's margin over Brock in stolen bases was the largest among all major baseball career records. Among the only ones I found with larger margins than Henderson's 49.9% margin, none would be considered "major":
134.8% Barry Bonds 688 intentional walks over 2nd highest total, 293
52.5% Nolan Ryan's 2795 walks allowed over 2nd highest total, 1833
The next-highest current margin on a major category is Cy Young's 22.5% margin over Walter Johnson in wins (511 to 417); although both Lee Smith in saves and Nolan Ryan in strike outs had margins of over 38% at one time in the last 15 years, before other competitors neared (Ryan) or surpassed (Smith) their totals.
134.8% Barry Bonds 688 intentional walks over 2nd highest total, 293
52.5% Nolan Ryan's 2795 walks allowed over 2nd highest total, 1833
The next-highest current margin on a major category is Cy Young's 22.5% margin over Walter Johnson in wins (511 to 417); although both Lee Smith in saves and Nolan Ryan in strike outs had margins of over 38% at one time in the last 15 years, before other competitors neared (Ryan) or surpassed (Smith) their totals.
Career Walks and Batting Avg. for Brothers
Walks, Pairs of brothers
1. 1564 Bob (1075) and Roy (489) Johnson
2. 1540 Joe (790) and Dom (750) DiMaggio
3. 1511 Paul (1091) and Lloyd (420) Waner
4. 1488 Hank (1402) and Tommie (86) Aaron
5. 1437 Brian (1119+) and Marcus (318) Giles
6. 1424 Jason (1173+) and Jeremy (251) Giambi
7. 1344 Eddie (1333) and Rich (11) Murray
8. 1328 Joe (842) and Luke (486) Sewell
9. 1303 Cal, Jr. (1129) and Billy (174) Ripkin
10. 1244 Roberto (1032) and Sandy, Jr. (212) Alomar
Batting Average, Pair of Brothers, at least 2000 AB each:
1. .326 Paul (.333 on 3152 of 9459) and Lloyd (.316 on 2459 of 7772) Waner
2. .324 Ed (.346 on 2596 of 7505) and Jim (.283 on 1159 of 4091) Delahanty
3. .312 Joe (.325 on 2214 of 6821) and Dom (.298 on 1680 of 5640) DiMaggio
4. .310 Emil (.310 on 1521 of 4900) and Bob (.309 on 1693 of 5475) Meusel
5. .303 Dixie (.306 on 2064 of 6740) and Harry (.296 on 786 of 2651) Walker
6. .297 Joe (.325 on 2214 of 6821) and Vince (.249 on 959 of 3849) DiMaggio
7. .296 Bob (.296 on 2051 on 6920) and Roy (.296 on 1292 of 4359) Johnson
8. .295 Matty (.307 on 1777 of 5789) and Felipe (.286 on 2101 of 7339) Alou
9. .295 Matty (.307 on 1777 of 5789) and Jesus (.280 on 1216 of 4345) Alou
10. .291 Roberto (.300 on 2724 of 9073) and Sandy, Jr. (.273 on 1236 of 4530) Alomar
The Meusels are mighty close together (.310 and .309), as are catcher Rick (.281) and pitcher Wes (.280) Ferrell, but no one could possibly match the Johnson brothers for identical career batting averages: Bob's average, calculated out to four more digits, is .2963872; Roy's is .2963982!
I'll start recording pitching brother's career records next.
1. 1564 Bob (1075) and Roy (489) Johnson
2. 1540 Joe (790) and Dom (750) DiMaggio
3. 1511 Paul (1091) and Lloyd (420) Waner
4. 1488 Hank (1402) and Tommie (86) Aaron
5. 1437 Brian (1119+) and Marcus (318) Giles
6. 1424 Jason (1173+) and Jeremy (251) Giambi
7. 1344 Eddie (1333) and Rich (11) Murray
8. 1328 Joe (842) and Luke (486) Sewell
9. 1303 Cal, Jr. (1129) and Billy (174) Ripkin
10. 1244 Roberto (1032) and Sandy, Jr. (212) Alomar
Batting Average, Pair of Brothers, at least 2000 AB each:
1. .326 Paul (.333 on 3152 of 9459) and Lloyd (.316 on 2459 of 7772) Waner
2. .324 Ed (.346 on 2596 of 7505) and Jim (.283 on 1159 of 4091) Delahanty
3. .312 Joe (.325 on 2214 of 6821) and Dom (.298 on 1680 of 5640) DiMaggio
4. .310 Emil (.310 on 1521 of 4900) and Bob (.309 on 1693 of 5475) Meusel
5. .303 Dixie (.306 on 2064 of 6740) and Harry (.296 on 786 of 2651) Walker
6. .297 Joe (.325 on 2214 of 6821) and Vince (.249 on 959 of 3849) DiMaggio
7. .296 Bob (.296 on 2051 on 6920) and Roy (.296 on 1292 of 4359) Johnson
8. .295 Matty (.307 on 1777 of 5789) and Felipe (.286 on 2101 of 7339) Alou
9. .295 Matty (.307 on 1777 of 5789) and Jesus (.280 on 1216 of 4345) Alou
10. .291 Roberto (.300 on 2724 of 9073) and Sandy, Jr. (.273 on 1236 of 4530) Alomar
The Meusels are mighty close together (.310 and .309), as are catcher Rick (.281) and pitcher Wes (.280) Ferrell, but no one could possibly match the Johnson brothers for identical career batting averages: Bob's average, calculated out to four more digits, is .2963872; Roy's is .2963982!
I'll start recording pitching brother's career records next.
Monday, July 07, 2008
Notes of Brother Pairs vs. Indiv. Records
On career statistical categories reported so far, here's how many pairs of brothers combine for a total surpassing the individual record:
For games: 6 pairs (Waners, Ripkins, Boyers, Alomars, Alous and Aarons) surpass Pete Rose's individual record of 3562 games (Hank Aaron alone ranks 3rd, and Cal Ripkin alone, 8th).
For at bats: only the Waners and Ripkins surpass Pete Rose's individual record of 14,053 (and Cal Ripkin alone ranks 4th).
For runs: only the Waners and DiMaggios surpass Rickey Henderson's individual record of 2295.
For hits: only the Waners surpass Rose's individual record of 4256.
For doubles: only the Waners surpass Tris Speaker's individual record of 792 (the Alomars fell 39 short as of Sandy, Jr.'s retirement at the end of last season)
For triples: the Waners exactly tie Sam Crawford's individual record of 309 (Paul Waner alone ranks 10th).
For home runs: only Hank Aaron (2nd all-time by himself, of course) and his brother come anywhere close to Barry Bond's record, surpassing Bond's total of 762 by 6.
For RBI's: only Hank and his brother surpass his own individual record of 2297.
For stolen bases: no brother pairs come close to Rickey Henderson's individual career record of 1406. In fact, only nine other players (none brothers, obviously) in the history of major league baseball tallied a career total of stolen bases over half of Henderson's amazing career total. His total is 49.8% higher than Lou Brock's next-highest total, a larger margin than any other career baseball record, I'm quite sure.
For games: 6 pairs (Waners, Ripkins, Boyers, Alomars, Alous and Aarons) surpass Pete Rose's individual record of 3562 games (Hank Aaron alone ranks 3rd, and Cal Ripkin alone, 8th).
For at bats: only the Waners and Ripkins surpass Pete Rose's individual record of 14,053 (and Cal Ripkin alone ranks 4th).
For runs: only the Waners and DiMaggios surpass Rickey Henderson's individual record of 2295.
For hits: only the Waners surpass Rose's individual record of 4256.
For doubles: only the Waners surpass Tris Speaker's individual record of 792 (the Alomars fell 39 short as of Sandy, Jr.'s retirement at the end of last season)
For triples: the Waners exactly tie Sam Crawford's individual record of 309 (Paul Waner alone ranks 10th).
For home runs: only Hank Aaron (2nd all-time by himself, of course) and his brother come anywhere close to Barry Bond's record, surpassing Bond's total of 762 by 6.
For RBI's: only Hank and his brother surpass his own individual record of 2297.
For stolen bases: no brother pairs come close to Rickey Henderson's individual career record of 1406. In fact, only nine other players (none brothers, obviously) in the history of major league baseball tallied a career total of stolen bases over half of Henderson's amazing career total. His total is 49.8% higher than Lou Brock's next-highest total, a larger margin than any other career baseball record, I'm quite sure.
Career RBI's and Stolen Bases for Brothers
RBI's:
1. 2391 Hank (2297) and Tommie (94) Aaron
2. 2155 Joe (1537) and Dom (618) DiMaggio
3. 2121 Joe (1547) and Vince (584) DiMaggio
4. 1953 Ed (1464) and Jim (489) Delahanty
5. 1942 Eddie (1917) and Rich (25) Murray
6. 1924 Cal, Jr. (1695) and Billy (229) Ripkin
7. 1907 Paul (1309) and Lloyd (598) Waner
8. 1886 Bob (1067) and Emil (819) Meusel
9. 1839 Bob (1283) and Roy (586) Johnson
10. 1795 Ken (1141) and Clete (654) Boyer
Stolen Bases:
1. 726 Honus (722) and Butts (4) Wagner
2. 667 Otis (620) and Donnell (47) Nixon
3. 606 Ed (455) and Jim (151) Delahanty
4. 557 Fred (506) and Josh (51) Clarke
5. 501 Clyde (495) and Horace (6) Milan
6. 499 Roberto (474) and Sandy, Jr. (25) Alomar
7. 392 George (228) and Patsy (164) Tebeau
8. 386 Tom (385) and Joe (1) Daly
9. 372 Buck (354) and John (18) Ewing
10. 359 Kid (328) and Harry (31) Gleason
1. 2391 Hank (2297) and Tommie (94) Aaron
2. 2155 Joe (1537) and Dom (618) DiMaggio
3. 2121 Joe (1547) and Vince (584) DiMaggio
4. 1953 Ed (1464) and Jim (489) Delahanty
5. 1942 Eddie (1917) and Rich (25) Murray
6. 1924 Cal, Jr. (1695) and Billy (229) Ripkin
7. 1907 Paul (1309) and Lloyd (598) Waner
8. 1886 Bob (1067) and Emil (819) Meusel
9. 1839 Bob (1283) and Roy (586) Johnson
10. 1795 Ken (1141) and Clete (654) Boyer
Stolen Bases:
1. 726 Honus (722) and Butts (4) Wagner
2. 667 Otis (620) and Donnell (47) Nixon
3. 606 Ed (455) and Jim (151) Delahanty
4. 557 Fred (506) and Josh (51) Clarke
5. 501 Clyde (495) and Horace (6) Milan
6. 499 Roberto (474) and Sandy, Jr. (25) Alomar
7. 392 George (228) and Patsy (164) Tebeau
8. 386 Tom (385) and Joe (1) Daly
9. 372 Buck (354) and John (18) Ewing
10. 359 Kid (328) and Harry (31) Gleason
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Homers Down This Year
Homers are coming at less than one per team per game this year for the first time since 1993. After reaching a high of 1.18 in 2000, the average homers per team per game dropped to 1.03 last year, and so far this year stands at just under 0.99. Steroid testing the reason? Could be...
Career 3B's and HR's for Brothers
Triples, 2 brothers:
1. 309 Paul (191) and Lloyd (118) Waner
2. 255 Honus (252) and Butts (3) Wagner
3. 244 Ed (185) and Jim (59) Delahanty
4. 235 Roger (233) and Joe (2) Conner
5. 229 Fred (220) and Josh (9) Clarke
6. 188 Joe (131) and Dom (57) DiMaggio
6. 188 Bob (95) and Emil (93) Meusel
8. 181 Buck (178) and John (3) Ewing
9. 178 Bob (95) and Roy (83) Johnson
10. 177 Zack (172) and Mack (5) Wheat
Home Runs, 2 brothers:
1. 768 Hank (755) and Tommie (13) Aaron
2. 508 Eddie (504) and Rich (4) Murray
3. 486 Joe (361) and Vince (125) DiMaggio
4. 451 Cal, Jr. (431) and Billy (20) Ripkin
5. 448 Joe (361) and Dom (87) DiMaggio
6. 444 Ken (282) and Clete (162) Boyer
6. 444 Lee (354) and Carlos (90) May
8. 434 Jason (382+) and Jeremy (52) Giambi
9. 406 Graig (390) and Jim (16) Nettles
10. 389 Vladamir (378+) and Wilton (11) Guerrero
1. 309 Paul (191) and Lloyd (118) Waner
2. 255 Honus (252) and Butts (3) Wagner
3. 244 Ed (185) and Jim (59) Delahanty
4. 235 Roger (233) and Joe (2) Conner
5. 229 Fred (220) and Josh (9) Clarke
6. 188 Joe (131) and Dom (57) DiMaggio
6. 188 Bob (95) and Emil (93) Meusel
8. 181 Buck (178) and John (3) Ewing
9. 178 Bob (95) and Roy (83) Johnson
10. 177 Zack (172) and Mack (5) Wheat
Home Runs, 2 brothers:
1. 768 Hank (755) and Tommie (13) Aaron
2. 508 Eddie (504) and Rich (4) Murray
3. 486 Joe (361) and Vince (125) DiMaggio
4. 451 Cal, Jr. (431) and Billy (20) Ripkin
5. 448 Joe (361) and Dom (87) DiMaggio
6. 444 Ken (282) and Clete (162) Boyer
6. 444 Lee (354) and Carlos (90) May
8. 434 Jason (382+) and Jeremy (52) Giambi
9. 406 Graig (390) and Jim (16) Nettles
10. 389 Vladamir (378+) and Wilton (11) Guerrero
Career Brother Records (Top 10 Lists), Part III
Hits, 2 brothers, career:
1. 5611 Paul (3152) and Lloyd (2459) Waner
2. 3987 Hank (3771) and Tommie (216) Aaron
3. 3960 Roberto (2724) and Sandy, Jr. (1236) Alomar
4. 3894 Joe (2214) and Dom (1680) DiMaggio
5. 3878 Felipe (2101) and Matty (1777) Alou
6. 3858 Cal, Jr. (3184) and Billy (674) Ripkin
7. 3755 Ed (2596) and Jim (1159) Delahanty
8. 3619 Joe (2226) and Luke (1393) Sewell
9. 3539 Ken (2143) and Clete (1396) Boyer
10. 3474 Honus (3415) and Butts (59) Wagner
3+:
5094 Felipe (2101), Matty (1777) snf Jesus (1216) Alou
4853 Joe (2214), Dom (1680) and Vince (959) DiMaggio
Doubles:
1. 886 Paul (605) and Lloyd (281) Waner
2. 753 Roberto (504) and Sandy, Jr. (249) Alomar
3. 724 Cal, Jr. (603) and Billy (121) Ripkin
4. 713 Ed (522) and Jim (191) Delahanty
5. 708 Joe (436) and Luke (272) Sewell
6. 697 Joe (389) and Dom (308) DiMaggio
7. 683 George (665) and Ken (18) Brett
8. 671 Bob (396) and Roy (275) Johnson
9. 666 Hank (624) and Tommie (42) Aaron
10. 652 Honus (640) and Butts (12) Wagner
Active Guys Who are Close:
578 Bret (366) and Aaron (212+) Boone
569 Brian (382+) and Marcus (187) Giles
1. 5611 Paul (3152) and Lloyd (2459) Waner
2. 3987 Hank (3771) and Tommie (216) Aaron
3. 3960 Roberto (2724) and Sandy, Jr. (1236) Alomar
4. 3894 Joe (2214) and Dom (1680) DiMaggio
5. 3878 Felipe (2101) and Matty (1777) Alou
6. 3858 Cal, Jr. (3184) and Billy (674) Ripkin
7. 3755 Ed (2596) and Jim (1159) Delahanty
8. 3619 Joe (2226) and Luke (1393) Sewell
9. 3539 Ken (2143) and Clete (1396) Boyer
10. 3474 Honus (3415) and Butts (59) Wagner
3+:
5094 Felipe (2101), Matty (1777) snf Jesus (1216) Alou
4853 Joe (2214), Dom (1680) and Vince (959) DiMaggio
Doubles:
1. 886 Paul (605) and Lloyd (281) Waner
2. 753 Roberto (504) and Sandy, Jr. (249) Alomar
3. 724 Cal, Jr. (603) and Billy (121) Ripkin
4. 713 Ed (522) and Jim (191) Delahanty
5. 708 Joe (436) and Luke (272) Sewell
6. 697 Joe (389) and Dom (308) DiMaggio
7. 683 George (665) and Ken (18) Brett
8. 671 Bob (396) and Roy (275) Johnson
9. 666 Hank (624) and Tommie (42) Aaron
10. 652 Honus (640) and Butts (12) Wagner
Active Guys Who are Close:
578 Bret (366) and Aaron (212+) Boone
569 Brian (382+) and Marcus (187) Giles
Team homers
Teams with 225+ Homers for the year:
1. 264 Seattle Mariners, 1997
2. 260 Texas Rangers, 2005
3. 257 Baltimore Orioles, 1996
4. 249 Houston Astros, 2000
5. 246 Texas Rangers, 2001
6. 245 Seattle Mariners, 1996
7. 244 Seattle Mariners, 1999
7. 244 Toronto Bluejays, 2000
9. 243 Oakland A's, 1996
10. 242 NY Yankees, 2004
10. 242 Chicago White Sox, 2004
12. 240 NY Yankees, 1961
13. 239 Colorado Rockiers, 1997
13. 239 Oakland A's, 2000
13. 239 Texas Rangers, 2003
16. 238 Boston Red Sox, 2003
17. 236 Anaheim Angels, 2000
17. 236 Chicago White Sox, 2006
19. 235 Oakland A's, 1999
19. 235 St. Louis Cards, 2000
19. 235 S.F. Giants, 2001
19. 235 Atlanta Braves, 2003
19. 235 Chicago Cubs, 2004
24. 234 Seattle Mariners, 1998
25. 231 Milwaukee Brewers, 2007
26. 230 Texas Rangers, 1999
26. 230 Texas Rangers, 2002
26. 230 NY Yankees, 2003
29. 229 NY Yankees, 2005
30. 227 Texas Rangers, 2004
31. 226 S.F. Giants, 2000
32. 225 Minnesota Twins, 1963
32. 225 Detroit Tigers, 1987
Note the dominance of the Rangers, and the overall dominance of teams 1996 on (30 of the top 31 totals). This goes to show that, although the 65+ totals of Bonds, McGwire and Sosa gets more attention, the even greater revolution has been teams with 5 or 6 decent home run threats in the line-up.
1. 264 Seattle Mariners, 1997
2. 260 Texas Rangers, 2005
3. 257 Baltimore Orioles, 1996
4. 249 Houston Astros, 2000
5. 246 Texas Rangers, 2001
6. 245 Seattle Mariners, 1996
7. 244 Seattle Mariners, 1999
7. 244 Toronto Bluejays, 2000
9. 243 Oakland A's, 1996
10. 242 NY Yankees, 2004
10. 242 Chicago White Sox, 2004
12. 240 NY Yankees, 1961
13. 239 Colorado Rockiers, 1997
13. 239 Oakland A's, 2000
13. 239 Texas Rangers, 2003
16. 238 Boston Red Sox, 2003
17. 236 Anaheim Angels, 2000
17. 236 Chicago White Sox, 2006
19. 235 Oakland A's, 1999
19. 235 St. Louis Cards, 2000
19. 235 S.F. Giants, 2001
19. 235 Atlanta Braves, 2003
19. 235 Chicago Cubs, 2004
24. 234 Seattle Mariners, 1998
25. 231 Milwaukee Brewers, 2007
26. 230 Texas Rangers, 1999
26. 230 Texas Rangers, 2002
26. 230 NY Yankees, 2003
29. 229 NY Yankees, 2005
30. 227 Texas Rangers, 2004
31. 226 S.F. Giants, 2000
32. 225 Minnesota Twins, 1963
32. 225 Detroit Tigers, 1987
Note the dominance of the Rangers, and the overall dominance of teams 1996 on (30 of the top 31 totals). This goes to show that, although the 65+ totals of Bonds, McGwire and Sosa gets more attention, the even greater revolution has been teams with 5 or 6 decent home run threats in the line-up.
Friday, July 04, 2008
Brothers Career Records, Continued
At Bats:
1. 17,231 Paul (9459) and Lloyd (7772) Waner
2. 14,280 Cal Jr. (11,551) and Billy (2729) Ripkin
3. 13,603 Roberto (9073) and Sandy Jr. (4,530) Alomar
4. 13,308 Hank (12,364) and Tommie (944) Aaron
5. 13,235 Ken (7455) and Clete (5780) Boyer
6. 13,128 Felipe (7339) and Matty (5789) Alou
7. 12,515 Joe (7132) and Luke (5383) Sewell
8. 12,461 Joe (6821) and Dom (5640) DiMaggio
9. 11,729 Lee (7609) and Carlos (4120) May
10. 11,684 Felipe (7339) and Jesus (4345) Alou
Three brothers:
1. 17,473 Felipe (7339), Matty (5789) and Jesus (4345) Alou
2. 16,310 Joe (6821), Dom (5640) and Vince (3849) DiMaggio
Runs:
1. 2828 Paul (1627) and Lloyd (1201) Waner
2. 2436 Joe (1390) and Dom (1046) DiMaggio
3. 2276 Hank (2174) and Tommie (102) Aaron
4. 2119 Ed (1599) and Jim (520) Delahanty
5. 2028 Roberto (1508) and Sandy, Jr. (520) Alomar
6. 1956 Bob (1239) and Roy (717) Johnson
7. 1934 Cal Jr. (1647) and Billy (287) Ripkin
8. 1881 Joe (1390) and Vince (491) DiMaggio
9. 1877 Jim (1729) and John (148) O'Rourke
10. 1794 Joe (1141) and Luke (653) Sewell
3+ brothers:
1. 2927 Joe (1390), Dom (1046) and Vince (491) DiMaggio
2. 2309 Ed (1599), Jim (520), Frank (109), Joe (68) and Tom (13) Delahanty
3. 2213 Felipe (985), Matty (780) and Jesus (448) Alou
1. 17,231 Paul (9459) and Lloyd (7772) Waner
2. 14,280 Cal Jr. (11,551) and Billy (2729) Ripkin
3. 13,603 Roberto (9073) and Sandy Jr. (4,530) Alomar
4. 13,308 Hank (12,364) and Tommie (944) Aaron
5. 13,235 Ken (7455) and Clete (5780) Boyer
6. 13,128 Felipe (7339) and Matty (5789) Alou
7. 12,515 Joe (7132) and Luke (5383) Sewell
8. 12,461 Joe (6821) and Dom (5640) DiMaggio
9. 11,729 Lee (7609) and Carlos (4120) May
10. 11,684 Felipe (7339) and Jesus (4345) Alou
Three brothers:
1. 17,473 Felipe (7339), Matty (5789) and Jesus (4345) Alou
2. 16,310 Joe (6821), Dom (5640) and Vince (3849) DiMaggio
Runs:
1. 2828 Paul (1627) and Lloyd (1201) Waner
2. 2436 Joe (1390) and Dom (1046) DiMaggio
3. 2276 Hank (2174) and Tommie (102) Aaron
4. 2119 Ed (1599) and Jim (520) Delahanty
5. 2028 Roberto (1508) and Sandy, Jr. (520) Alomar
6. 1956 Bob (1239) and Roy (717) Johnson
7. 1934 Cal Jr. (1647) and Billy (287) Ripkin
8. 1881 Joe (1390) and Vince (491) DiMaggio
9. 1877 Jim (1729) and John (148) O'Rourke
10. 1794 Joe (1141) and Luke (653) Sewell
3+ brothers:
1. 2927 Joe (1390), Dom (1046) and Vince (491) DiMaggio
2. 2309 Ed (1599), Jim (520), Frank (109), Joe (68) and Tom (13) Delahanty
3. 2213 Felipe (985), Matty (780) and Jesus (448) Alou
Years Members Added to 3 Exclusive Clubs
Want to punch your ticket for Cooperstown? Join one of these three exclusive clubs: 3000 hits, 500 home runs, or 300 wins. While each now has between 23 and 27 members, they've grown at different rates; some consistent, some in spurts.
Years members were added to the 500 HR club: 1929, '40, '45, '60, '65, '67, '67, '68, '70, '71, '71, '78, '84, '87, '96, '99, 2001, '03, '03, '04, '07, '07, '07, '08.
One big spurt from 1965-71 (post-WWII infusion of black stars), in the midst of another (unfortunately, steroid-fueled) spurt, starting with McGwire's inclusion in 1999. By the way, starting with Willie Mays joining as the first black member in 1965, the club has admitted 13 blacks (including 3 black Hispanics) and seven whites (including one white Hispanic). While none of the first 17 were Hispanic, 4 of the last 7 have been.
Years members were added to the 3000 hit club: 1897, 1914, '14, '21, '25, '25, '42, '58, '70, '70, '72, '74, '78, '79, '85, '92, '92, '93, '95, '96, '99, '99, '00, '01, '05, '07.
Five early members added between 1914-1925, then only two added over the next 44 years; 6 added in 1970's, but only one in the 1980's. Nine added (almost one a year!) in the 10 years from 1992-2001, a pace which has slowed recently. Since Aaron became the first black in this club in 1970, the club has admitted nine blacks (including two black Hispanics) and ten whites (including one white Hispanic).
Years members were added to the 300 win club: 1888, 1890, '90, '91, '92, 1900, '01, '12, '15, '20, '24, '41, '61, '63, '82, '83, '85, '85, '86, '90, 2003, 2004, '07.
Five very early members whose credentials are sometimes questioned because they compiled the total in 10 or 12 years of 50+ starts each year. Only one added between 1925-1960, only three between 1925-1980. One big wave added an average of one a year between 1982-1986 (including many who wore down 300 through mere longevity, not great winning percentages), three added this decade (with much higher win percentages, achieved through mostly 5-man rotations, not 4-man rotations as in previous wave, and with far fewer complete games, which means fewer decisions). And this club has not yet admitted any black of Hispanic members (even though Bob Gibson, Ferguson Jenkins, Juan Marichal and Luis Tiant dominated the 1960's and '70's, they all fell short).
Years members were added to the 500 HR club: 1929, '40, '45, '60, '65, '67, '67, '68, '70, '71, '71, '78, '84, '87, '96, '99, 2001, '03, '03, '04, '07, '07, '07, '08.
One big spurt from 1965-71 (post-WWII infusion of black stars), in the midst of another (unfortunately, steroid-fueled) spurt, starting with McGwire's inclusion in 1999. By the way, starting with Willie Mays joining as the first black member in 1965, the club has admitted 13 blacks (including 3 black Hispanics) and seven whites (including one white Hispanic). While none of the first 17 were Hispanic, 4 of the last 7 have been.
Years members were added to the 3000 hit club: 1897, 1914, '14, '21, '25, '25, '42, '58, '70, '70, '72, '74, '78, '79, '85, '92, '92, '93, '95, '96, '99, '99, '00, '01, '05, '07.
Five early members added between 1914-1925, then only two added over the next 44 years; 6 added in 1970's, but only one in the 1980's. Nine added (almost one a year!) in the 10 years from 1992-2001, a pace which has slowed recently. Since Aaron became the first black in this club in 1970, the club has admitted nine blacks (including two black Hispanics) and ten whites (including one white Hispanic).
Years members were added to the 300 win club: 1888, 1890, '90, '91, '92, 1900, '01, '12, '15, '20, '24, '41, '61, '63, '82, '83, '85, '85, '86, '90, 2003, 2004, '07.
Five very early members whose credentials are sometimes questioned because they compiled the total in 10 or 12 years of 50+ starts each year. Only one added between 1925-1960, only three between 1925-1980. One big wave added an average of one a year between 1982-1986 (including many who wore down 300 through mere longevity, not great winning percentages), three added this decade (with much higher win percentages, achieved through mostly 5-man rotations, not 4-man rotations as in previous wave, and with far fewer complete games, which means fewer decisions). And this club has not yet admitted any black of Hispanic members (even though Bob Gibson, Ferguson Jenkins, Juan Marichal and Luis Tiant dominated the 1960's and '70's, they all fell short).
HR Hitters by state of birth
Baseballcube has a list (through 2006) of the leading HR hitters born in each state, province and country. The three lowest state leaders?
Alaska--57 (Josh Phelps--now has 64)
Maine--66 (Del Bissonette)
South Dakota (Mark Ellis--now has 64)
If Phelps and Ellis add a few more each, Maine will soon be in last place.
Alaska--57 (Josh Phelps--now has 64)
Maine--66 (Del Bissonette)
South Dakota (Mark Ellis--now has 64)
If Phelps and Ellis add a few more each, Maine will soon be in last place.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Low Leading Slugging Pct.'s
Nowadays we expect slugging percentage leaders to have lots of homers. It may surprise some that pre-Ruth guys like Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner and Nap Lajoie often slugged well over .500 based on high batting average combined with lots of doubles and triples (and maybe a dozen or so homers). But there were some years in the so-called "dead ball" era where the league-leading slugger failed to reach .500
Years since 1900 in which the league-leading slugger slugged under .500:
1902 (NL), 1905 (AL), 1906 (NL), 1907-08 (AL), 1909 (NL), 1915 (AL), 1916-19 (NL), and in the war-depleted year of 1945 in the AL. Interesting that ALWAYS at least one league leader (either AL or NL) surpassed .500 slugging throughout the "deadball" era.
By the way, the AL almost added 1976 to that list, when Reggie Jackson was the leading slugger with a measly .502 slugging percentage. Other years since 1945 when the leader was fairly low (though not near as low as '76): 1959, AL, .530; 1973, AL, .531; 1991, NL, .539.
Since 1993, with the advent of the new juiced ball/juiced ballplayer era, the league leader in both leagues has always been .600 or higher. That streak might br threatened this year, however, as the relatively HR-weak AL is currently led by Milton Bradley with a modest .611 slugging percentage.
Years since 1900 in which the league-leading slugger slugged under .500:
1902 (NL), 1905 (AL), 1906 (NL), 1907-08 (AL), 1909 (NL), 1915 (AL), 1916-19 (NL), and in the war-depleted year of 1945 in the AL. Interesting that ALWAYS at least one league leader (either AL or NL) surpassed .500 slugging throughout the "deadball" era.
By the way, the AL almost added 1976 to that list, when Reggie Jackson was the leading slugger with a measly .502 slugging percentage. Other years since 1945 when the leader was fairly low (though not near as low as '76): 1959, AL, .530; 1973, AL, .531; 1991, NL, .539.
Since 1993, with the advent of the new juiced ball/juiced ballplayer era, the league leader in both leagues has always been .600 or higher. That streak might br threatened this year, however, as the relatively HR-weak AL is currently led by Milton Bradley with a modest .611 slugging percentage.
20+ Triples
First, a followup to last year's posts on Curtis Granderson: he ended up with 23 triples, the most since Dale Mitchell hit that many in 1949; the last time anyone hit MORE was 1925 (Kiki Cuyler, 26).
Now, to list the most times any player has hit 20+ triples in a season:
5-Sam Crawford
4-Ty Cobb
3-Sam Thompson (pre-1900), Earl Combs, Roger Conner (pre-1900), "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, Dan Brouthers (pre-1900)
Last guy to do it even twice was Stan ("the Man") Musial, in 1943 and 1946.
Now, to list the most times any player has hit 20+ triples in a season:
5-Sam Crawford
4-Ty Cobb
3-Sam Thompson (pre-1900), Earl Combs, Roger Conner (pre-1900), "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, Dan Brouthers (pre-1900)
Last guy to do it even twice was Stan ("the Man") Musial, in 1943 and 1946.
Career Brother Records (Top 10 Lists), Part I
Combined Number of Seasons for Two Brothers:
1. 46 Phil (24) and Joe (22) Niekro
2. 39 Gaylord (22) and Jim (17) Perry
3. 38 Paul (20) and Lloyd (18) Waner
3. 38 Greg (23) and Mike (15) Maddux
5. 37 Sandy Jr. (20) and Roberto (17) Alomar
6. 35 George (21) and Ken (14) Brett
7. 34 Luke (20) and Joe (14) Sewell
8. 33 Luke (20) and Rip (13) Sewell
8. 33 Cal Jr. (21) and Billy (12) Ripkin
8. 33 Rick (18) and Wes (15) Ferrell
For three or more brothers:
1. 47 Felipe (17), Matty (15) and Jesus (15) Alou
1. 47 Luke (20), Joe (14) and Rip (13) Sewell
3. 41 Ed (16), Jim (13), Frank (6), Joe (3) and Tom (3) Delahanty
4. 36 Clete (16), Ken (15) and Cloyd (5) Boyer
5. 34 Joe (13), Dom (11) and Vince (10) DiMaggio
Games, Two Brothers:
1. 4542 Paul (2549) and Lloyd (1993) Waner
2. 3913 Cal, Jr. (3001) and Billy (912) Ripkin
3. 3759 Ken (2034) and Clete (1725) Boyer
4. 3756 Roberto (2379) and Sandy, Jr. (1377) Alomar
5. 3749 Felipe (2082) and Matty (1667) Alou
6. 3735 Hank (3298) and Tommie (437) Aaron
7. 3533 Joe (1903) and Luke (1630) Sewell
8. 3462 Felipe (2082) and Jesus (1380) Alou
9. 3236 Lee (2071) and Carlos (1165) May
10. 3135 Joe (1736) and Dom (1399) DiMaggio
Games 3+ Brothers:
1. 5129 Felipe (2082), Matty (1667) and Jesus (1380) Alou
2. 4245 Joe (1736), Dom (1399) and Vince (1110) DiMaggio
1. 46 Phil (24) and Joe (22) Niekro
2. 39 Gaylord (22) and Jim (17) Perry
3. 38 Paul (20) and Lloyd (18) Waner
3. 38 Greg (23) and Mike (15) Maddux
5. 37 Sandy Jr. (20) and Roberto (17) Alomar
6. 35 George (21) and Ken (14) Brett
7. 34 Luke (20) and Joe (14) Sewell
8. 33 Luke (20) and Rip (13) Sewell
8. 33 Cal Jr. (21) and Billy (12) Ripkin
8. 33 Rick (18) and Wes (15) Ferrell
For three or more brothers:
1. 47 Felipe (17), Matty (15) and Jesus (15) Alou
1. 47 Luke (20), Joe (14) and Rip (13) Sewell
3. 41 Ed (16), Jim (13), Frank (6), Joe (3) and Tom (3) Delahanty
4. 36 Clete (16), Ken (15) and Cloyd (5) Boyer
5. 34 Joe (13), Dom (11) and Vince (10) DiMaggio
Games, Two Brothers:
1. 4542 Paul (2549) and Lloyd (1993) Waner
2. 3913 Cal, Jr. (3001) and Billy (912) Ripkin
3. 3759 Ken (2034) and Clete (1725) Boyer
4. 3756 Roberto (2379) and Sandy, Jr. (1377) Alomar
5. 3749 Felipe (2082) and Matty (1667) Alou
6. 3735 Hank (3298) and Tommie (437) Aaron
7. 3533 Joe (1903) and Luke (1630) Sewell
8. 3462 Felipe (2082) and Jesus (1380) Alou
9. 3236 Lee (2071) and Carlos (1165) May
10. 3135 Joe (1736) and Dom (1399) DiMaggio
Games 3+ Brothers:
1. 5129 Felipe (2082), Matty (1667) and Jesus (1380) Alou
2. 4245 Joe (1736), Dom (1399) and Vince (1110) DiMaggio
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Strikeout Stats for 500 HR Hitters
Rankings on At-bats per Strike Out among 500+ HR hitters (* = active):
1. 10.87 Ted Williams
2. 10.55 Mel Ott
3. 8.94 Hank Aaron
4. 7.77 Rafael Palmeiro
5. 7.62 Ernie Banks
6. 7.48 Eddie Murray
7. 7.13 Willie Mays
8. 6.53 Frank Robinson
9. 6.40 Barry Bonds
10. 6.32 Babe Ruth
11. 6.20 Jimmie Foxx
12. 5.90 Frank Thomas*
13. 5.74 Eddie Matthews
14. 5.54 Ken Griffey, Jr.*
15. 5.29 Willie McCovey
16. 4.83 Alex Rodriguez*
17. 4.80 Harmon Killebrew
18. 4.74 Mickey Mantle
19. 4.55 Manny Ramirez*
20. 4.44 Mike Schmidt
21. 3.88 Mark McGwire
22. 3.82 Sammy Sosa
23. 3.80 Reggie Jackson
24. 3.35 Jim Thome
And a somewhat related stat: strikeouts per HR:
1. 1.36 Ted Williams
2. 1.75 Mel Ott
3. 1.83 Hank Aaron
4. 1.86 Babe Ruth
5. 2.02 Barry Bonds
6. 2.31 Willie Mays
7. 2.37 Rafael Palmeiro
8. 2.41 Ernie Banks
9. 2.46 Jimmie Foxx
10. 2.61 Frank Robinson
11. 2.64 Frank Thomas*
12. 2.72 Ken Griffey. Jr.*
13. 2.74 Mark McGwire
14. 2.90 Eddie Matthews
15. 2.94 Alex Rodriguez*
16. 2.97 Harmon Killebrew
17. 2.98 Willie McCovey
18. 3.01 Eddie Murray
19. 3.19 Mickey Mantle
20. 3.19 Manny Ramirez*
21. 3.44 Mike Schmidt
22. 3.79 Sammy Sosa
23. 4.05 Jim Thome
24. 4.61 Reggie Jackson
1. 10.87 Ted Williams
2. 10.55 Mel Ott
3. 8.94 Hank Aaron
4. 7.77 Rafael Palmeiro
5. 7.62 Ernie Banks
6. 7.48 Eddie Murray
7. 7.13 Willie Mays
8. 6.53 Frank Robinson
9. 6.40 Barry Bonds
10. 6.32 Babe Ruth
11. 6.20 Jimmie Foxx
12. 5.90 Frank Thomas*
13. 5.74 Eddie Matthews
14. 5.54 Ken Griffey, Jr.*
15. 5.29 Willie McCovey
16. 4.83 Alex Rodriguez*
17. 4.80 Harmon Killebrew
18. 4.74 Mickey Mantle
19. 4.55 Manny Ramirez*
20. 4.44 Mike Schmidt
21. 3.88 Mark McGwire
22. 3.82 Sammy Sosa
23. 3.80 Reggie Jackson
24. 3.35 Jim Thome
And a somewhat related stat: strikeouts per HR:
1. 1.36 Ted Williams
2. 1.75 Mel Ott
3. 1.83 Hank Aaron
4. 1.86 Babe Ruth
5. 2.02 Barry Bonds
6. 2.31 Willie Mays
7. 2.37 Rafael Palmeiro
8. 2.41 Ernie Banks
9. 2.46 Jimmie Foxx
10. 2.61 Frank Robinson
11. 2.64 Frank Thomas*
12. 2.72 Ken Griffey. Jr.*
13. 2.74 Mark McGwire
14. 2.90 Eddie Matthews
15. 2.94 Alex Rodriguez*
16. 2.97 Harmon Killebrew
17. 2.98 Willie McCovey
18. 3.01 Eddie Murray
19. 3.19 Mickey Mantle
20. 3.19 Manny Ramirez*
21. 3.44 Mike Schmidt
22. 3.79 Sammy Sosa
23. 4.05 Jim Thome
24. 4.61 Reggie Jackson
Rivera's ERA Smokes!
Baseball-Reference has a stat called adjusted ERA+, which is a park-adjusted measure of a pitcher's ERA compared to the league average for those years. In its current career all-time list, for those with 1000+ innings pitched, Pedro Martinez is the runaway leader, with a ERA+ score of 158 58% better than the league average), with old-timers Lefty Grove and Walter Johnson 2nd and 3rd with 148 and 147. But I just happen to notice reliever extraordinaire Mariano Rivera's score: an incredible 198 (!) for his career with 990 1/3 innings pitched, just about to qualify for the 1000+ IP list. The 198 means that Rivera has averaged an ERA almost twice as low as the league average for his career (His career ERA stands at 2.30; the league average for those years has been 4.54). Super Mariano indeed!
Another top-notch closer with an impressive career ERA is Billy Wagner, with 2.38. His league average has been 4.32, for a very impressive 181 ERA+ score, but with only 805 IP at age 36, he may not reach the 1000 IP thresheld before retirement.
Another top-notch closer with an impressive career ERA is Billy Wagner, with 2.38. His league average has been 4.32, for a very impressive 181 ERA+ score, but with only 805 IP at age 36, he may not reach the 1000 IP thresheld before retirement.
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