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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Now pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies: Jack Morris!
Jack Morris has faced 16,501 batters in his MLB career, including the playoffs. His W/L record is 261-190. He has given up 1854 runs, earned or not, which is 5% less than the league average of his era.
Jamie Moyer has faced 16,533 batters, or one game’s worth more than Morris. His W/L record is 257-194. That’s 4 “games behind” from Jack Morris. He has given up 4% fewer runs than the league average.
Once his career is over, Jamie Moyer will be relegated to the same pool of pitchers occupied by Dennis Martinez, Frank Tanana, Bob Welch, Dave Steib, Bret Saberhagen, Orel Hershiser, Steve Rogers and others in the Hall of Very Good.
Somehow Jack Morris continues to stand above them all, the black eye to the BBWAA that will be visible for the next five years.