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Advantages of Martial Arts for Kids
Martial arts are still considered a rather controversial subject, and the unfortunate misconception that they can promote violence is still present. However, just a little research will show any parent that martial arts promote the exact opposite of...
Fall Baseball – A Great Time To Really Coach
Fall Baseball – A Great Time To Really Coach! A few random thoughts on making Fall Ball a bit better experience! *You may want to read the note at the end of this article I believe that your ability to communicate will always make your life and...
Listen - The Crack Of The Bat
The other day, as I watched my daughter take batting practice from her new batting coach, my eyes shifted to another batter that was being coached by another teacher. Her swings were slow, the ball was glancing off her bat and trickling into the...
Steroids and Teens - A Problem on the Rise
The media attention that steroids have received in recent months is good news
and bad news for Minnesota parents. The good news is that the general public
is much more aware of the dangers steroids pose to our youth. The bad news is
that the...
The Youth Sports Coach
Coaching youth sports is a challenge. Most of our kids are really happy to have us step up to the plate and coach and, despite the time we give up, most parents find the experience equally rewarding. However, there are some major things that every...
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More Unusual Baseball Statistics
Back By Popular Demand
Come and See Those Interesting Baseball Stats For some people this is Baseball Fantasy For some people this is Baseball Memorabilia For me it is joy and amazement. I love perusing the baseball stats.
Walter Johnson - One of the first to enter the Hall of Fame in 1936 From 1912 to 1915 He won 124 games Pitched in 196 games Started 152 games and completed 131 games - Do you think the Senators had a strong bullpen? 10 years with an era of under 2 Lifetime era 2.17
Pedro Martinez Third highest lifetime winning % 2653 strike outs in 2296 innings - an average of 10.39 strike outs per game 321 starts - 42 complete games
Christy Mathewson His initial three years he had a record of 34-37 His next three years - 94-34 - He discovered spinach? Lifetime era - 2.13 He pitched in a total of 11 World Series games. His era was .97 yes .97 79 career shutouts
Babe Ruth Won 47 games in two year period of 1916-1917 Has 15th best era lifetime. 671 winning % is 10th highest.
Sandy Koufax Last two years- He won 53 and lost 17 When most
players careers lose steam at the end he had his best years. In a two year period he struck out 699 batters. Greatest pitcher I ever saw.
Grover Cleveland Alexander From 1914-1917 He pitched at least 355 innings per year He won 121 games From 1915-1916 28 shutouts In his career he Completed 437 of 599 games started - He didn’t trust many people, most of all his bullpen. Had six straight years of era under 2
Nolan Ryan Won 71 games from the ages of 40 to 46 From 1972-1974 Struck out 1079 batters Had 15 seasons of 200 or more strikeouts
Randy Johnson Six years over 300 strikeouts + three years with between 290-299 strikeouts First six years - 56-61 record From ages 29-40 He had a 190-67 record
About the Author
Aron Wallad has been a baseball lover for over 40 years. Writing about his favorite subject, baseball, has been a blessing. You will enjoy the heartwarming stories, the unusual statistics and inspiring quotes. But mostly you will love the heartwarming stories that hit a home run to your heart. Join his ezine http://www.baseballsprideandjoy.com/index.php?tag=goart
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