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Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 11:53 AM

Let's do this.

9 K in 67 PA --
6 K in 77 PA --
6 K in 62 PA --
6 K in 48 PA --
6 K in 41 PA --
5 K in 84 PA --
5 K in 74 PA --
5 K in 63 PA --
5 K in 56 PA --
5 K in 46 PA --
5 K in 18 PA --
5 K in 18 PA --
5 K in 15 PA --

All of these guys were solid, long term major league starters except one of the 18 PA guys and the 15 PA guy. (And nobody's getting the 15 PA guy unless you cheat.)

Benjamin Grimm
Jun 16 2014 11:59 AM
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I'll start with Dwight Gooden.

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:00 PM
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Boom! Right off the bat we've got a hit.

9 K in 67 PA --
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA --
6 K in 48 PA --
6 K in 41 PA --
5 K in 84 PA --
5 K in 74 PA --
5 K in 63 PA --
5 K in 56 PA --
5 K in 46 PA --
5 K in 18 PA --
5 K in 18 PA --
5 K in 15 PA --

Frayed Knot
Jun 16 2014 12:02 PM
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Nolan is never a bad guess in these situations, even though their careers only partially overlapped.

d'Kong76
Jun 16 2014 12:03 PM
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Maddux and Orel maybe on that list

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:03 PM
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9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA --
6 K in 48 PA --
6 K in 41 PA --
5 K in 84 PA --
5 K in 74 PA --
5 K in 63 PA --
5 K in 56 PA --
5 K in 46 PA --
5 K in 18 PA --
5 K in 18 PA --
5 K in 15 PA --

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:04 PM
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d'Kong76 wrote:
Maddux and Orel maybe on that list

Maddux didn't strike out Tony Gwynn, ever.

Hershiser only got him twice in 88 PA.

d'Kong76
Jun 16 2014 12:04 PM
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D'OH!!

John Cougar Lunchbucket
Jun 16 2014 12:05 PM
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I'll bet he didn't much like Randy Johnson

d'Kong76
Jun 16 2014 12:06 PM
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Who does? haha

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:07 PM
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9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA --
6 K in 48 PA --
6 K in 41 PA --
5 K in 84 PA --
5 K in 74 PA --
5 K in 63 PA --
5 K in 56 PA --
5 K in 46 PA --
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA --
5 K in 15 PA --

Benjamin Grimm
Jun 16 2014 12:08 PM
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Fernando Valenzuela?

Edgy MD
Jun 16 2014 12:10 PM
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Curt Schilling.

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:11 PM
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9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA --
6 K in 48 PA --
6 K in 41 PA --
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA --
5 K in 63 PA --
5 K in 56 PA --
5 K in 46 PA --
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA --
5 K in 15 PA --

wrong guesses:
G Maddux
O Hershiser
C Schilling

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:11 PM
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Edgy MD wrote:
Curt Schilling.

2 in 43 PA.

John Cougar Lunchbucket
Jun 16 2014 12:12 PM
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Sid Fernandez?

John Cougar Lunchbucket
Jun 16 2014 12:14 PM
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Mark Langston (I'll take lefty strikeout kings of the 80s, for 600, Alex)

Edgy MD
Jun 16 2014 12:15 PM
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Kevin Brown.

batmagadanleadoff
Jun 16 2014 12:15 PM
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Mike Scott

Centerfield
Jun 16 2014 12:17 PM
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Rick Sutcliffe definitely struck out Tony Gwynn.

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:17 PM
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That's four strikeouts in a row, which is as almost many as Tony Gwynn had against those four guys COMBINED. (Langston zero, Brown zero, Sid 2, Scott 3)

edit: Sutcliffe three.

Benjamin Grimm
Jun 16 2014 12:17 PM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

Pedro Martinez?

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:18 PM
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Benjamin Grimm wrote:
Pedro Martinez?

ZERO in 36 PA. The zeroes are an excellent supplemental quiz, possibly coming soon to a CPF near you.

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:19 PM
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9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA --
6 K in 48 PA --
6 K in 41 PA --
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA --
5 K in 63 PA --
5 K in 56 PA --
5 K in 46 PA --
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA --
5 K in 15 PA --

wrong guesses:
G Maddux
O Hershiser
C Schilling
P Martinez
R Sutcliffe
M Scott
K Brown
S Fernandez
M Langston

Edgy MD
Jun 16 2014 12:20 PM
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I'm tired of striking out! ATLEE FUCKING HAMMAKER!

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:21 PM
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Edgy MD wrote:
I'm tired of striking out! ATLEE FUCKING HAMMAKER!

One in 38 PA.

9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA --
6 K in 48 PA --
6 K in 41 PA --
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA --
5 K in 63 PA --
5 K in 56 PA --
5 K in 46 PA --
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA --
5 K in 15 PA --

wrong guesses:
G Maddux
O Hershiser
C Schilling
P Martinez
R Sutcliffe
M Scott
K Brown
S Fernandez
M Langston
A F Hammaker

batmagadanleadoff
Jun 16 2014 12:22 PM
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Dennis Eckersley

Edgy MD
Jun 16 2014 12:22 PM
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MARIO SOTO!!

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:23 PM
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Let's slap up some hints, eh?

9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA (Mets) --
6 K in 48 PA (Cardinals, Pirates, Dodgers) --
6 K in 41 PA (Pirates, Reds) --
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA (Phillies, Expos, Dodgers) --
5 K in 63 PA (Astros, Rockies, Cardinals) --
5 K in 56 PA (Reds) --
5 K in 46 PA (Expos, Mariners, 6 others) --
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA (Reds) --
5 K in 15 PA (Astros 1983-86) --

wrong guesses:
G Maddux
O Hershiser
C Schilling
P Martinez
R Sutcliffe
M Scott
K Brown
S Fernandez
M Langston
A F Hammaker
D Eckersley (1 in 19 PA)
M Soto (3 in 37 PA)

batmagadanleadoff
Jun 16 2014 12:23 PM
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Joaquin Andujar

batmagadanleadoff
Jun 16 2014 12:24 PM
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Ill take tom.browning for the reds guy

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:26 PM
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9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA (Mets) --
6 K in 48 PA (Cardinals, Pirates, Dodgers) --
6 K in 41 PA (Pirates, Reds) --
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA (Phillies, Expos, Dodgers) --
5 K in 63 PA (Astros, Rockies, Cardinals) --
5 K in 56 PA (Reds) --
5 K in 46 PA (Expos, Mariners, 6 others) --
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA (Reds) --
5 K in 15 PA (Astros 1983-86) --

wrong guesses:
G Maddux (0 in 107 PA)
O Hershiser (2 in 88 PA)
C Schilling (2 in 43 PA)
P Martinez (0 in 36 PA)
R Sutcliffe (3 in 53 PA)
M Scott (3 in 95 PA)
K Brown (0 in 26 PA)
S Fernandez (2 in 58 PA)
M Langston (0 in 3 PA)
A F Hammaker (1 in 38 PA)
D Eckersley (1 in 19 PA)
M Soto (3 in 37 PA)
J Andujar (0 in 31 PA)
T Browning (4 in 92 PA) -- just missed!

Edgy MD
Jun 16 2014 12:27 PM
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Astros/Rockies/Cardinals sounds like a career track that represents the late Darryl Kile.

batmagadanleadoff
Jun 16 2014 12:27 PM
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Kile's the stro rock card guy.

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:28 PM
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9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA (Mets) --
6 K in 48 PA (Cardinals, Pirates, Dodgers) --
6 K in 41 PA (Pirates, Reds) --
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA (Phillies, Expos, Dodgers) --
5 K in 63 PA -- Darryl Kile (.304/.381/.393)
5 K in 56 PA (Reds) --
5 K in 46 PA (Expos, Mariners, 6 others) --
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA (Reds) --
5 K in 15 PA (Astros 1983-86) --

wrong guesses:
G Maddux (0 in 107 PA)
O Hershiser (2 in 88 PA)
C Schilling (2 in 43 PA)
P Martinez (0 in 36 PA)
R Sutcliffe (3 in 53 PA)
M Scott (3 in 95 PA)
K Brown (0 in 26 PA)
S Fernandez (2 in 58 PA)
M Langston (0 in 3 PA)
A F Hammaker (1 in 38 PA)
D Eckersley (1 in 19 PA)
M Soto (3 in 37 PA)
J Andujar (0 in 31 PA)
T Browning (4 in 92 PA) -- just missed!

Edgy MD
Jun 16 2014 12:28 PM
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batmagadanleadoff wrote:
Kile's the stro rock card guy.

Beat you to Kile, sucka.

A Reds pitcher who represents no other team, but not Mario Soto... Tom Browning.

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:29 PM
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Full disclosure: some of these guys played for other teams, but they were AL teams so I didn't include them unless they were post-1997.

Edgy MD
Jun 16 2014 12:31 PM
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Rob Dibble for that second Redlegs slot.

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:32 PM
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Well done.

9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA (Mets) --
6 K in 48 PA (Cardinals, Pirates, Dodgers) --
6 K in 41 PA (Pirates, Reds) --
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA (Phillies, Expos, Dodgers) --
5 K in 63 PA -- Darryl Kile (.304/.381/.393)
5 K in 56 PA (Reds) --
5 K in 46 PA (Expos, Mariners, 6 others) --
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA -- Rob Dibble (5-for-16, two walks)
5 K in 15 PA (Astros 1983-86) --

wrong guesses:
G Maddux (0 in 107 PA)
O Hershiser (2 in 88 PA)
C Schilling (2 in 43 PA)
P Martinez (0 in 36 PA)
R Sutcliffe (3 in 53 PA)
M Scott (3 in 95 PA)
K Brown (0 in 26 PA)
S Fernandez (2 in 58 PA)
M Langston (0 in 3 PA)
A F Hammaker (1 in 38 PA)
D Eckersley (1 in 19 PA)
M Soto (3 in 37 PA)
J Andujar (0 in 31 PA)
T Browning (4 in 92 PA) -- just missed!

Edgy MD
Jun 16 2014 12:33 PM
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seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:34 PM
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I'm going to give you the last guy because nobody's guessing him.

9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA (Mets) --
6 K in 48 PA (Cardinals, Pirates, Dodgers) --
6 K in 41 PA (Pirates, Reds) --
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA (Phillies, Expos, Dodgers) --
5 K in 63 PA -- Darryl Kile (.304/.381/.393)
5 K in 56 PA (Reds) --
5 K in 46 PA (Expos, Mariners, 6 others) --
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA -- Rob Dibble (5-for-16, two walks)
5 K in 15 PA -- Mike Madden

wrong guesses:
G Maddux (0 in 107 PA)
O Hershiser (2 in 88 PA)
C Schilling (2 in 43 PA)
P Martinez (0 in 36 PA)
R Sutcliffe (3 in 53 PA)
M Scott (3 in 95 PA)
K Brown (0 in 26 PA)
S Fernandez (2 in 58 PA)
M Langston (0 in 3 PA)
A F Hammaker (1 in 38 PA)
D Eckersley (1 in 19 PA)
M Soto (3 in 37 PA)
J Andujar (0 in 31 PA)
T Browning (4 in 92 PA) -- just missed!

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:34 PM
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9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA (Mets) --
6 K in 48 PA (Cardinals, Pirates, Dodgers) --
6 K in 41 PA (Pirates, Reds) --
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA (Phillies, Expos, Dodgers) --
5 K in 63 PA -- Darryl Kile (.304/.381/.393)
5 K in 56 PA (Reds) --
5 K in 46 PA (Expos, Mariners, 6 others) --
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA -- Rob Dibble (5-for-16, two walks)
5 K in 15 PA -- Mike Madden

wrong guesses:
G Maddux (0 in 107 PA)
O Hershiser (2 in 88 PA)
C Schilling (2 in 43 PA)
P Martinez (0 in 36 PA)
R Sutcliffe (3 in 53 PA)
M Scott (3 in 95 PA)
K Brown (0 in 26 PA)
S Fernandez (2 in 58 PA)
M Langston (0 in 3 PA)
A F Hammaker (1 in 38 PA)
D Eckersley (1 in 19 PA)
M Soto (3 in 37 PA)
J Andujar (0 in 31 PA)
T Browning (4 in 92 PA)
Nakedguy Trafficcone (2 in 38 PA)

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:36 PM
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You can all turn in your Official Mets Fan badges for not guessing the Met on this list yet.

Edgy MD
Jun 16 2014 12:39 PM
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It's Darling. It makes sense, in that his tenure was about as long as Fernandez's, and completely contained in the best of the Gwynn era. I know Gwynn hit him hard, but I bet he got a handful of whiffs in.

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:41 PM
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Edge is hot.

9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA -- Ron Darling (.441/.452/.593 -- so when Gwynn wasn't tattooing him, Ronnie was striking him out)
6 K in 48 PA (Cardinals, Pirates, Dodgers) --
6 K in 41 PA (Pirates, Reds) --
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA (Phillies, Expos, Dodgers) --
5 K in 63 PA -- Darryl Kile (.304/.381/.393)
5 K in 56 PA (Reds) --
5 K in 46 PA (Expos, Mariners, 6 others) --
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA -- Rob Dibble (5-for-16, two walks)
5 K in 15 PA -- Mike Madden

wrong guesses:
G Maddux (0 in 107 PA)
O Hershiser (2 in 88 PA)
C Schilling (2 in 43 PA)
P Martinez (0 in 36 PA)
R Sutcliffe (3 in 53 PA)
M Scott (3 in 95 PA)
K Brown (0 in 26 PA)
S Fernandez (2 in 58 PA)
M Langston (0 in 3 PA)
A F Hammaker (1 in 38 PA)
D Eckersley (1 in 19 PA)
M Soto (3 in 37 PA)
J Andujar (0 in 31 PA)
T Browning (4 in 92 PA)
Nakedguy Trafficcone (2 in 38 PA)

Edgy MD
Jun 16 2014 12:46 PM
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I'm tapping out, though. I'm coming up empty at this point.

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 12:47 PM
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Headed to a 3:00 meeting. Bigger hints after 4:00.

John Cougar Lunchbucket
Jun 16 2014 01:00 PM
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I'll guess the Red was Jose Rijo

Phillie Expo Dodger sounds like Omar Daal (though I'm sure it isn't)

metsmarathon
Jun 16 2014 01:15 PM
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jeff reardon

Edgy MD
Jun 16 2014 01:16 PM
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John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote:
I'll guess the Red was Jose Rijo

Phillie Expo Dodger sounds like Omar Daal (though I'm sure it isn't)

Still, though, pulling Omar Daal out is impressive.

John Cougar Lunchbucket
Jun 16 2014 02:06 PM
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I conflate him with Omar Oliveras

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 02:30 PM
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One more winner, and more hints!

9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA -- Ron Darling (.441/.452/.593 -- so when Gwynn wasn't tattooing him, Ronnie was striking him out)
6 K in 48 PA (Red Sox 1979-83, Pirates 1984, Cardinals 1985-88, then largely forgotten. 9-7, 2.41 vs Mets. K'd Straw as a Met 17 times in 45 AB.)
6 K in 41 PA (LHP: Pirates 1986-1991, Twins 1992, Reds 1993-97. 20-8 in 1991 for Pirates. One-hit the Mets in April '91.)
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA (RHP: Phillies 1983-88, Expos 1989-90, Dodgers 1991-94, AL 95-97. 14-12, 3.72 in 39 G vs Mets. Everything about him is average. In thirty starts vs Mets, gave up at least five hits in all but two, yet somehow shut out the 1986 Mets in September at the Vet. Biggest career comp: Steve Trachsel.)
5 K in 63 PA -- Darryl Kile (.304/.381/.393)
5 K in 56 PA -- Jose Rijo (.294/.339/.410)
5 K in 46 PA (Expos, Mariners, 6 others. Faced the Mets in 1991 with MON, in 2006 with Giants. K'ed Todd Hundley as a Met 9 times in 18 AB. Pitched a CG W vs Mets in September 1996, mostly because Hundley was in the cleanup spot and couldn't hit this guy with a paddle.)
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA -- Rob Dibble (5-for-16, two walks)
5 K in 15 PA -- Mike Madden

wrong guesses:
G Maddux (0 in 107 PA)
O Hershiser (2 in 88 PA)
C Schilling (2 in 43 PA)
P Martinez (0 in 36 PA)
R Sutcliffe (3 in 53 PA)
M Scott (3 in 95 PA)
K Brown (0 in 26 PA)
S Fernandez (2 in 58 PA)
M Langston (0 in 3 PA)
A F Hammaker (1 in 38 PA)
D Eckersley (1 in 19 PA)
M Soto (3 in 37 PA)
J Andujar (0 in 31 PA)
T Browning (4 in 92 PA) - also four home runs, more than Gwynn hit against any other pitcher - nobody else gave up more than 2
Nakedguy Trafficcone (2 in 38 PA)
O Daal (2 in 26)
J Reardon (0 in 8)
O Oliveras (1 in 26)

Edgy MD
Jun 16 2014 02:33 PM
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OK, the Pirate is Smiley-assed John Smiley.

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 02:37 PM
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Edge is dialed back in.

9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA -- Ron Darling (.441/.452/.593 -- so when Gwynn wasn't tattooing him, Ronnie was striking him out)
6 K in 48 PA (Red Sox 1979-83, Pirates 1984, Cardinals 1985-88, then largely forgotten. 9-7, 2.41 vs Mets. K'd Straw as a Met 17 times in 45 AB.)
6 K in 41 PA -- John Smiley (.205/.244/.282 -- only Jose DeLeon and Don Robinson had better OPS+ vs Gwynn among pitchers who faced him at least 40 times. All three of those guys played together with the Pirates in the mid-80s, interestingly enough.)
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA (RHP: Phillies 1983-88, Expos 1989-90, Dodgers 1991-94, AL 95-97. 14-12, 3.72 in 39 G vs Mets. Everything about him is average. In thirty starts vs Mets, gave up at least five hits in all but two, yet somehow shut out the 1986 Mets in September at the Vet. Biggest career comp: Steve Trachsel.)
5 K in 63 PA -- Darryl Kile (.304/.381/.393)
5 K in 56 PA -- Jose Rijo (.294/.339/.410)
5 K in 46 PA (Expos, Mariners, 6 others. Faced the Mets in 1991 with MON, in 2006 with Giants. K'ed Todd Hundley as a Met 9 times in 18 AB. Pitched a CG W vs Mets in September 1996, mostly because Hundley was in the cleanup spot and couldn't hit this guy with a paddle.)
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA -- Rob Dibble (5-for-16, two walks)
5 K in 15 PA -- Mike Madden

wrong guesses:
G Maddux (0 in 107 PA)
O Hershiser (2 in 88 PA)
C Schilling (2 in 43 PA)
P Martinez (0 in 36 PA)
R Sutcliffe (3 in 53 PA)
M Scott (3 in 95 PA)
K Brown (0 in 26 PA)
S Fernandez (2 in 58 PA)
M Langston (0 in 3 PA)
A F Hammaker (1 in 38 PA)
D Eckersley (1 in 19 PA)
M Soto (3 in 37 PA)
J Andujar (0 in 31 PA)
T Browning (4 in 92 PA) - also four home runs, more than Gwynn hit against any other pitcher - nobody else gave up more than 2
Nakedguy Trafficcone (2 in 38 PA)
O Daal (2 in 26)
J Reardon (0 in 8)
O Oliveras (1 in 26)

Benjamin Grimm
Jun 16 2014 02:40 PM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

John Tudor for the Red Sock-Pirate-Cardinal?

Zvon
Jun 16 2014 02:42 PM
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Great quiz. John Tudor for the open top spot.

Zvon
Jun 16 2014 02:42 PM
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Benjamin Grimm wrote:
John Tudor for the Red Sock-Pirate-Cardinal?

DOH! 2 mins ago?

Note to self: refresh before posting.

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 02:44 PM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA -- Ron Darling (.441/.452/.593 -- so when Gwynn wasn't tattooing him, Ronnie was striking him out)
6 K in 48 PA -- John Fucking Tudor (.348/.375/.543, two home runs: an eighth-inning game winner in '84 and an eighth-inning game-tying shot in '86 which was followed by a Kevin McReynolds game-winning HR.)
6 K in 41 PA -- John Smiley (.205/.244/.282 -- only Jose DeLeon and Don Robinson had better OPS+ vs Gwynn among pitchers who faced him at least 40 times. All three of those guys played together with the Pirates in the mid-80s, interestingly enough.)
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA (RHP: Phillies 1983-88, Expos 1989-90, Dodgers 1991-94, AL 95-97. 14-12, 3.72 in 39 G vs Mets. Everything about him is average. In thirty starts vs Mets, gave up at least five hits in all but two, yet somehow shut out the 1986 Mets in September at the Vet. Biggest career comp: Steve Trachsel.)
5 K in 63 PA -- Darryl Kile (.304/.381/.393)
5 K in 56 PA -- Jose Rijo (.294/.339/.410)
5 K in 46 PA (Expos, Mariners, 6 others. Faced the Mets in 1991 with MON, in 2006 with Giants. K'ed Todd Hundley as a Met 9 times in 18 AB. Pitched a CG W vs Mets in September 1996, mostly because Hundley was in the cleanup spot and couldn't hit this guy with a paddle.)
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA -- Rob Dibble (5-for-16, two walks)
5 K in 15 PA -- Mike Madden

wrong guesses:
G Maddux (0 in 107 PA)
O Hershiser (2 in 88 PA)
C Schilling (2 in 43 PA)
P Martinez (0 in 36 PA)
R Sutcliffe (3 in 53 PA)
M Scott (3 in 95 PA)
K Brown (0 in 26 PA)
S Fernandez (2 in 58 PA)
M Langston (0 in 3 PA)
A F Hammaker (1 in 38 PA)
D Eckersley (1 in 19 PA)
M Soto (3 in 37 PA)
J Andujar (0 in 31 PA)
T Browning (4 in 92 PA) - also four home runs, more than Gwynn hit against any other pitcher - nobody else gave up more than 2
Nakedguy Trafficcone (2 in 38 PA)
O Daal (2 in 26)
J Reardon (0 in 8)
O Oliveras (1 in 26)

Edgy MD
Jun 16 2014 02:46 PM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

I considered Tudor, but he didn't mention the Dodgers

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 02:49 PM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

Edgy MD wrote:
I considered Tudor, but he didn't mention the Dodgers

I did in my original hints, but left that part off later because he sucked as a Dodger. Apologies for the confusion.

Zvon
Jun 16 2014 02:52 PM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

5 K in 74 PA (RHP: Phillies 1983-88, Expos 1989-90, Dodgers 1991-94, AL 95-97. 14-12, 3.72 in 39 G vs Mets. Everything about him is average. In thirty starts vs Mets, gave up at least five hits in all but two, yet somehow shut out the 1986 Mets in September at the Vet. Biggest career comp: Steve Trachsel.)

Gross. Kevin Gross.

Edgy MD
Jun 16 2014 02:53 PM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

Tudor didn't suck enough for my tastes. He was part of the impenetrable 1988 staff that carried a lousy offense and stole the Mets' Twizzlers.

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 02:55 PM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

Boom!

9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA -- Ron Darling (.441/.452/.593 -- so when Gwynn wasn't tattooing him, Ronnie was striking him out)
6 K in 48 PA -- John Fucking Tudor (.348/.375/.543, two home runs: an eighth-inning game winner in '84 and an eighth-inning game-tying shot in '86 which was followed by a Kevin McReynolds game-winning HR.)
6 K in 41 PA -- John Smiley (.205/.244/.282 -- only Jose DeLeon and Don Robinson had better OPS+ vs Gwynn among pitchers w/at least 40 PA. All three played together with the Pirates in the mid-80s, interestingly enough.)
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA -- Kevin Gross (.371/.438/.532)
5 K in 63 PA -- Darryl Kile (.304/.381/.393)
5 K in 56 PA -- Jose Rijo (.294/.339/.410)
5 K in 46 PA (Expos, Mariners, 6 others. Faced the Mets in 1991 with MON, in 2006 with Giants. K'ed Todd Hundley as a Met 9 times in 18 AB. Pitched a CG W vs Mets in September 1996, mostly because Hundley was in the cleanup spot and couldn't hit this guy with a paddle.)
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA -- Rob Dibble (5-for-16, two walks)
5 K in 15 PA -- Mike Madden

wrong guesses:
G Maddux (0 in 107 PA)
O Hershiser (2 in 88 PA)
C Schilling (2 in 43 PA)
P Martinez (0 in 36 PA)
R Sutcliffe (3 in 53 PA)
M Scott (3 in 95 PA)
K Brown (0 in 26 PA)
S Fernandez (2 in 58 PA)
M Langston (0 in 3 PA)
A F Hammaker (1 in 38 PA)
D Eckersley (1 in 19 PA)
M Soto (3 in 37 PA)
J Andujar (0 in 31 PA)
T Browning (4 in 92 PA) - also four home runs, more than Gwynn hit against any other pitcher - nobody else gave up more than 2
Nakedguy Trafficcone (2 in 38 PA)
O Daal (2 in 26)
J Reardon (0 in 8)
O Oliveras (1 in 26)

The last guy, a journeyman lefty, did nothing of note that I can find. Is a member of the Springfield, IL Sports Hall of Fame anyway.

Zvon
Jun 16 2014 03:06 PM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

Dennis Martinez? Nah, cauze you'd mention his perfecto.

seawolf17
Jun 16 2014 05:17 PM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA -- Ron Darling (.441/.452/.593 -- so when Gwynn wasn't tattooing him, Ronnie was striking him out)
6 K in 48 PA -- John Fucking Tudor (.348/.375/.543, two home runs: an eighth-inning game winner in '84 and an eighth-inning game-tying shot in '86 which was followed by a Kevin McReynolds game-winning HR.)
6 K in 41 PA -- John Smiley (.205/.244/.282 -- only Jose DeLeon and Don Robinson had better OPS+ vs Gwynn among pitchers w/at least 40 PA. All three played together with the Pirates in the mid-80s, interestingly enough.)
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA -- Kevin Gross (.371/.438/.532)
5 K in 63 PA -- Darryl Kile (.304/.381/.393)
5 K in 56 PA -- Jose Rijo (.294/.339/.410)
5 K in 46 PA (Expos, Mariners, 6 others. Faced the Mets in 1991 with MON, in 2006 with Giants. K'ed Todd Hundley as a Met 9 times in 18 AB. Pitched a CG W vs Mets in September 1996, mostly because Hundley was in the cleanup spot and couldn't hit this guy with a paddle.)
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA -- Rob Dibble (5-for-16, two walks)
5 K in 15 PA -- Mike Madden

wrong guesses:
G Maddux (0 strikeouts in 107 PA)
O Hershiser (2 in 88 PA)
C Schilling (2 in 43 PA)
P Martinez (0 in 36 PA)
R Sutcliffe (3 in 53 PA)
M Scott (3 in 95 PA)
K Brown (0 in 26 PA)
S Fernandez (2 in 58 PA)
M Langston (0 in 3 PA)
A F Hammaker (1 in 38 PA)
D Eckersley (1 in 19 PA)
M Soto (3 in 37 PA)
J Andujar (0 in 31 PA)
T Browning (4 in 92 PA) - also four home runs, more than Gwynn hit against any other pitcher - nobody else gave up more than 2
Nakedguy Trafficcone (2 in 38 PA)
O Daal (2 in 26 PA)
J Reardon (0 in 8 PA)
O Oliveras (1 in 26 PA)
D Martinez (1 in 52 PA)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr
Jun 16 2014 07:57 PM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

That last guy... Kirk Rueter?

seawolf17
Jun 17 2014 07:07 AM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA -- Ron Darling (.441/.452/.593 -- so when Gwynn wasn't tattooing him, Ronnie was striking him out)
6 K in 48 PA -- John Fucking Tudor (.348/.375/.543, two home runs: an eighth-inning game winner in '84 and an eighth-inning game-tying shot in '86 which was followed by a Kevin McReynolds game-winning HR.)
6 K in 41 PA -- John Smiley (.205/.244/.282 -- only Jose DeLeon and Don Robinson had better OPS vs Gwynn among pitchers w/at least 40 PA. All three played together with the Pirates in the mid-80s, interestingly enough.)
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA -- Kevin Gross (.371/.438/.532)
5 K in 63 PA -- Darryl Kile (.304/.381/.393)
5 K in 56 PA -- Jose Rijo (.294/.339/.410)
5 K in 46 PA (Expos, Mariners, 6 others. Faced the Mets in 1991 with MON, in 2006 with Giants. K'ed Todd Hundley as a Met 9 times in 18 AB. Pitched a CG W vs Mets in September 1996, mostly because Hundley was in the cleanup spot and couldn't hit this guy with a paddle.)
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA -- Rob Dibble (5-for-16, two walks)
5 K in 15 PA -- Mike Madden

wrong guesses:
G Maddux (0 strikeouts in 107 PA)
O Hershiser (2 in 88 PA)
C Schilling (2 in 43 PA)
P Martinez (0 in 36 PA)
R Sutcliffe (3 in 53 PA)
M Scott (3 in 95 PA)
K Brown (0 in 26 PA)
S Fernandez (2 in 58 PA)
M Langston (0 in 3 PA)
A F Hammaker (1 in 38 PA)
D Eckersley (1 in 19 PA)
M Soto (3 in 37 PA)
J Andujar (0 in 31 PA)
T Browning (4 in 92 PA) - also four home runs, more than Gwynn hit against any other pitcher - nobody else gave up more than 2
Nakedguy Trafficcone (2 in 38 PA)
O Daal (2 in 26 PA)
J Reardon (0 in 8 PA)
O Oliveras (1 in 26 PA)
D Martinez (1 in 52 PA)
K Rueter (1 in 23 PA)

The entirety of Missing Pitcher's Wikipedia page:

Montreal Expos
Mystery Pitcher was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 22nd round of the 1984 amateur draft, but he bounced around in the minors for several years until he joined the Montreal Expos in 1991. At 28, MP was somewhat old for a rookie, but pitched well for the team and eventually made it to the starting rotation by the 1993 season. That same year he posted an impressive ERA of 2.29.

Seattle Mariners
MP was traded to the Seattle Mariners after the 1996 season in exchange for Chris Widger and Trey Moore, MP had one of his best seasons for the Mariners in 1997. That season he posted a 16-9 won-loss record with a 3.61 ERA in 35 starts.

Rangers, Red Sox, Cubs, Cardinals
MP enjoyed some stability during his time with the Mariners, but after a mid-season trade to the Texas Rangers in 1999 he would wind up playing on eight different teams in only seven seasons. He proved to no longer be effective as a regular starter, so he was moved into the bullpen. While with the St. Louis Cardinals, MP made a few starts in the 2003 season, and would make occasional starts until the end of his career.

Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks
While with the Colorado Rockies in 2004, MP got into a dispute with Colorado management when he was called on to make a spot start on short notice. MP said that he would not be ready in time, and was subsequently released by the Rockies due to what then-manager Clint Hurdle called "philosophical differences".

He almost immediately signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, but he only made one appearance with the team, pitching one perfect inning in relief.

San Francisco Giants
MP signed with the Giants on December 15, 2004, and remained on the team until May 8, 2006 when the Giants designated MP for assignment. The move cleared room on the team's roster for left-handed starting pitcher Noah Lowry.

On February 9, 2007 he announced his retirement. In the winter of 2008, though, MP pitched with Mayos de Navojoa in Liga Mexicana del Pac�fico before he finally retired for good.

Minor League Coach
MP was hired in December 2009 as the pitching coach for the Boise Hawks, a minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs in the Class 'A' short-season Northwest League.

For the 2011 season, MP was promoted to pitching coach of the Peoria Chiefs in the Midwest League.

MP received a promotion to the Double-A Tennessee Smokies (Chicago Cubs) for the 2012 season.

John Cougar Lunchbucket
Jun 17 2014 07:27 AM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

I looked it up. Had no idea Mystery Pitcher had such a long and distinguished career.

seawolf17
Jun 17 2014 07:28 AM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

Is it guessable? He's pretty anonymous. I'll give it until noon.

MFS62
Jun 17 2014 08:19 AM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote:
I looked it up. Had no idea Mystery Pitcher had such a long and distinguished career.

Me, too.
Crimey! Who woulda' thunk it?

Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket
Jun 17 2014 08:25 AM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

seawolf17 wrote:
Is it guessable? He's pretty anonymous. I'll give it until noon.

He's not un-guessable, I guess. But yeah, an under-the-radar guy that's for sure. Pitched till he was 43!

Edgy MD
Jun 17 2014 08:27 AM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

Really interesting that the three top performers against Tony Gwynn were all Pirates of the mid-late-80s. They played on the rug which should've helped him. They didn't have particularly high-performing defenders on the left side of the infield. What did they have?

My guess is that Tony Pe�a had him figured out.

Edgy MD
Jun 17 2014 08:29 AM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

Mike Morgan.

seawolf17
Jun 17 2014 09:32 AM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

Your missing journeyman lefthander is the Ageless Jeff Fassero.

9 K in 67 PA -- Nolan Ryan (.302/.328/.333)
6 K in 77 PA -- Dwight Gooden (.243/.312/.314)
6 K in 62 PA -- Ron Darling (.441/.452/.593 -- so when Gwynn wasn't tattooing him, Ronnie was striking him out)
6 K in 48 PA -- John Fucking Tudor (.348/.375/.543, two home runs: an eighth-inning game winner in '84 and an eighth-inning game-tying shot in '86 which was followed by a Kevin McReynolds game-winning HR.)
6 K in 41 PA -- John Smiley (.205/.244/.282 -- only Jose DeLeon and Don Robinson had better OPS vs Gwynn among pitchers w/at least 40 PA. All three played together with the Pirates in the mid-80s, interestingly enough.)
5 K in 84 PA -- Fernando Valenzuela (.321/.349/.410)
5 K in 74 PA -- Kevin Gross (.371/.438/.532)
5 K in 63 PA -- Darryl Kile (.304/.381/.393)
5 K in 56 PA -- Jose Rijo (.294/.339/.410)
5 K in 46 PA -- Jeff Fassero (.295/.326/.341)
5 K in 18 PA -- Randy Johnson (.111/.111/.167 -- only a single and a double in 18 AB!)
5 K in 18 PA -- Rob Dibble (5-for-16, two walks)
5 K in 15 PA -- Mike Madden

wrong guesses:
G Maddux (0 strikeouts in 107 PA)
O Hershiser (2 in 88 PA)
C Schilling (2 in 43 PA)
P Martinez (0 in 36 PA)
R Sutcliffe (3 in 53 PA)
M Scott (3 in 95 PA)
K Brown (0 in 26 PA)
S Fernandez (2 in 58 PA)
M Langston (0 in 3 PA)
A F Hammaker (1 in 38 PA)
D Eckersley (1 in 19 PA)
M Soto (3 in 37 PA)
J Andujar (0 in 31 PA)
T Browning (4 in 92 PA) - also four home runs, more than Gwynn hit against any other pitcher - nobody else gave up more than 2
Nakedguy Trafficcone (2 in 38 PA)
O Daal (2 in 26 PA)
J Reardon (0 in 8 PA)
O Oliveras (1 in 26 PA)
D Martinez (1 in 52 PA)
K Rueter (1 in 23 PA)
M Morgan (1 in 50 PA)

batmagadanleadoff
Jun 17 2014 09:36 AM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Jun 17 2014 09:39 AM

Edgy MD wrote:
[The Pirates] played on the rug which should've helped [Gwynn].

Why? Does artificial turf reduce strikeouts?

seawolf17
Jun 17 2014 09:38 AM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

Edgy MD wrote:
Really interesting that the three top performers against Tony Gwynn were all Pirates of the mid-late-80s. They played on the rug which should've helped him. They didn't have particularly high-performing defenders on the left side of the infield. What did they have?

My guess is that Tony Pe�a had him figured out.

I want to address this, because it's a fascinating deduction.

Pena went to the Cardinals from 1987-1989.

1987: Gwynn OPSed .716 vs Cardinals, WORST against any team in the league.
1988: Gwynn OPSed 1.146 vs Cardinals, BEST against any team in the league. (Doubly interesting, because Jose DeLeon led the Cards with 225 IP. But the Cardinals were terrible in 1988.)
1989: Gwynn OPSed .461 vs Cardinals, WORST against any team in the league.

You might have something there.

batmagadanleadoff
Jun 17 2014 09:41 AM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

Pena was the best defensive catcher of his era, FWIW. Maybe he was a great pitch framer, too, stealing strikes from Gwynn.

Benjamin Grimm
Jun 17 2014 09:43 AM
Tony Pena vs. Dwight Gooden

Talking about Tony Pena and strikeouts reminds me of a fun baseball memory from the 1980's: seeing Dwight Gooden strike out Tony Pena. It seemed that Doc would have him totally off balance; I distinctly remember seeing Pena laughing at his futility.

So I looked it up: in his time with the Mets, Gooden fanned Pena 13 times in 39 at bats. Gooden never walked Pena, but Pena did manage four singles and one triple. .128/.128/.180. Pena's strikeout percentage, if such a thing exists, is .333.

Frayed Knot
Jun 17 2014 09:53 AM
Re: Who Struck Out Tony Gwynn? (Quiz)

Pena always took such viscous hacks anyway -- he used to wear a pad on his back to cushion himself from the follow-through.
One can only imagine that having to dial it up in order to catch Gooden's fastball or, maybe even worse, looking for the fastball but getting the curve, just added to the comedy.