Sunday, June 13, 2004
My arm hurts
There is an article in today's L.A. Times about the 15-inning Red Sox-Angels game on June 14, 1974. The winning pitcher was Barry Raziano of the Angels, who threw two perfect innings in relief; it was his only major league victory.
But more importantly: Luis Tiant was the Sox's sole pitcher, going 14.1 innings until he gave up the winning run. Nolan Ryan started for the Angels, and went 13 innings, making 235 pitches. But then, in 1974, he averaged 160-180 pitches a game. The Times reporter asked Bill James about it: "It obviously ruined his arm because he had to retire 19 years later."
Toby: Ah yes... back when baseball was played by men and ruled by an impartial commissioner, not played by ridiculously overpaid prima donnas and ruled by agents and accountants.
Back when baseball players were your heroes, not celebrities.
But more importantly: Luis Tiant was the Sox's sole pitcher, going 14.1 innings until he gave up the winning run. Nolan Ryan started for the Angels, and went 13 innings, making 235 pitches. But then, in 1974, he averaged 160-180 pitches a game. The Times reporter asked Bill James about it: "It obviously ruined his arm because he had to retire 19 years later."
Original comments...
Toby: Ah yes... back when baseball was played by men and ruled by an impartial commissioner, not played by ridiculously overpaid prima donnas and ruled by agents and accountants.
Back when baseball players were your heroes, not celebrities.
Labels: barry raziano, luis tiant
