Pinch Runs

On Wednesday, the Tigers extended their win streak to 12 games with a come-from-behind victory over the White Sox.  Down 5-2 in the 9th, a pair of pinch-hit home runs tied it up.  In the 10th, Victor Martinez hit a one-out double after which a pinch runner (Will Rhymes) was inserted and scored the winning run on a Carlos Guillen single.

This got me interested in pinch runs: those instances where a run is scored by someone other than the player who reaches base.  I've never heard the specific instance of a pinch runner scoring referred to so I'm not sure if the term "pinch run" is a real one but for the rest of this post I will assume that it is.

Who were the greatest pinch runners?  And on the other side of the coin, what players missed out on the most runs by being pinch run for?  Using the available Retrosheet data, I examined all games with play-by-play data between 1950-2010.

Here is a graph of the number of pinch runs during this time period.  Rather than the raw number of pinch runs, I've listed Pinch Runs per Team to account for the increase in the number of teams.  The lower numbers pre-1955 can be attributed to the lack of complete play-by-play data for those years.  The two major dips are caused by strike-shortened season.  Overall, it seems the number of pinch runs are gradually declining.  

Most Pinch Runs

The following list contains the players that scored the most pinch runs, made up primarily of fast guys with long careers who played before 1980.  I'm not exactly sure why pinch runs have decreased over time.  Perhaps because the addition of pitchers to the active roster has limited the number of bench players?  I'm really not sure.

Player	Pinch Runs	Years
Matt Alexander	89	1973-1981
Otis Nixon	69	1983-1999
Miguel Dilone	56	1974-1985
Dick Schofield	51	1953-1971
Sandy Alomar	51	1964-1978
Al Weis	49	1962-1971
Allan Lewis	44	1967-1973
Ted Martinez	43	1970-1979
Gene Stephens	42	1952-1964
Sammy Esposito	42	1952-1963
Gerald Williams	42	1992-2005

Highest % Pinch Runs (Min 10)
These players are sorted by the percentage of career runs which were pinch runs.  Fast guys with short careers make up the majority of the list.  I find the top 4 particular interesting in that these players never scored a single run by reaching base themselves.  Herb Washington had 0 plate appearances, 33 runs, 31 stolen bases and 17 caught stealing in 105 career games.  My brother Scott loves pure speed guys; you can bet he would've loved to watch Herb Washington.

Player	Pinch Runs	Career Runs	Pinch Run %	Years
Herb Washington	33	33	100.0	1974-1975
Don Hopkins	25	25	100.0	1975-1976
Rodney McCray	13	13	100.0	1990-1992
Miguel Mejia	10	10	100.0	1996-1996
Allan Lewis	44	47	93.6	1967-1973
Bobby Henrich	12	13	92.3	1957-1959
Luis Ugueto	21	23	91.3	2002-2003
Mike Dimmel	10	11	90.9	1977-1979
Herman Hill	10	12	83.3	1969-1970
Matt Alexander	89	111	80.2	1973-1981

Runs Lost Because Batter Was Pinch Run For

These players had the most runs scored by a pinch runner who was inserted for them.  As expected, the list contains a bunch of slow guys who got on base a lot, making it unsurprising that Edgar Martinez is in the top 10.  With bigger names than the pinch runner lists, this one is naturally a little more interesting to look through so I included the top 100.  I also included a % of their total runs which the "lost" runs comprised.  It certainly seems significant that Smokey Burgess lost 1 run for every 5 that he scored.  I don't know much about Smoky Burgess but given this percentage, his listed size of 5'8" 185 lbs is no surprise.

Notable nicknames from this list of slow guys: "the Bull", "Big Mac", "Pops", "Big Daddy", "Le Grand Orange", "Big Klu", "Penguin", "Muscles", "Bull", "Moose", "Big Hurt", "The Big Cat", "Big Papi".

Player	Runs Lost	Career Runs	Lost Run %	Years
Greg Luzinski	86	880	9.77	1970-1984
Willie McCovey	84	1229	6.83	1959-1980
Smoky Burgess	79	485	16.29	1949-1967
Ted Williams	73	1798	4.06	1939-1960
Harmon Killebrew	66	1283	5.14	1954-1975
Edgar Martinez	66	1219	5.41	1987-2004
Harold Baines	63	1299	4.85	1980-2001
Tony Perez	62	1272	4.87	1964-1986
Joe Adcock	60	823	7.29	1950-1966
Jason Giambi	60	1176	5.1	1995-PRESENT
Frank Howard	59	864	6.83	1958-1973
Jeff Burroughs	59	720	8.19	1970-1985
Willie Stargell	58	1195	4.85	1962-1982
Vic Wertz	57	867	6.57	1947-1963
Cecil Fielder	55	744	7.39	1985-1998
Rusty Staub	54	1189	4.54	1963-1985
Rico Carty	54	712	7.58	1963-1979
Willie Horton	54	873	6.19	1963-1980
Richie Zisk	54	681	7.93	1971-1983
Mike Piazza	52	1048	4.96	1992-2007
Sherm Lollar	50	623	8.03	1946-1963
Ken Singleton	50	985	5.08	1970-1984
Pat Burrell	50	750	6.67	2000-PRESENT
Ted Kluszewski	47	848	5.54	1947-1961
Stan Musial	46	1949	2.36	1941-1963
Wes Covington	45	355	12.68	1956-1966
Lee May	45	959	4.69	1965-1982
Billy Williams	44	1410	3.12	1959-1976
Deron Johnson	44	706	6.23	1960-1976
Ron Cey	43	977	4.4	1971-1987
Cliff Johnson	43	539	7.98	1972-1986
Mickey Mantle	42	1677	2.5	1951-1968
Bob Watson	42	802	5.24	1966-1984
Bill Buckner	42	1077	3.9	1969-1990
Manny Ramirez	42	1544	2.72	1993-PRESENT
Kevin Millar	42	648	6.48	1998-PRESENT
Tony Oliva	41	870	4.71	1962-1976
Matt Stairs	41	766	5.35	1992-PRESENT
John Mayberry	40	733	5.46	1968-1982
Paul Konerko	38	971	3.91	1997-PRESENT
Boog Powell	37	889	4.16	1961-1977
Bob Boone	37	679	5.45	1972-1990
Jim Thome	37	1534	2.41	1991-PRESENT
Billy Goodman	36	807	4.46	1947-1962
Milt May	36	313	11.5	1970-1984
Willie Aikens	36	301	11.96	1977-1985
Pedro Guerrero	36	730	4.93	1978-1992
Julio Franco	35	1285	2.72	1982-2007
John Olerud	35	1139	3.07	1989-2005
Walt Dropo	34	478	7.11	1949-1961
Gene Woodling	34	830	4.1	1943-1962
Gus Triandos	34	389	8.74	1953-1965
Jerry Lynch	34	364	9.34	1954-1966
Jim Pagliaroni	34	269	12.64	1955-1969
Tommy Davis	34	811	4.19	1959-1976
Dave Magadan	34	516	6.59	1986-2001
Tony Clark	34	629	5.41	1995-PRESENT
Bob Nieman	33	455	7.25	1951-1962
Roy Sievers	33	945	3.49	1949-1965
Hal McRae	33	940	3.51	1968-1987
Terry Kennedy	33	474	6.96	1978-1991
Frank Thomas	33	1494	2.21	1990-2008
Johnny Mize	32	1118	2.86	1936-1953
Joe Torre	32	996	3.21	1960-1977
Bo Diaz	32	327	9.79	1977-1989
Chili Davis	32	1240	2.58	1981-1999
Alvin Davis	32	568	5.63	1984-1992
Mark McGwire	32	1167	2.74	1986-2001
Bengie Molina	32	457	7	1998-PRESENT
Hank Aaron	31	2174	1.43	1954-1976
Ed Kranepool	31	536	5.78	1962-1979
Joe Rudi	31	684	4.53	1967-1982
Ron Hassey	31	348	8.91	1978-1991
Andre Dawson	31	1373	2.26	1976-1996
Mike Stanley	31	625	4.96	1986-2000
Al Kaline	30	1622	1.85	1953-1974
Sal Bando	30	982	3.05	1966-1981
Steve Braun	30	466	6.44	1971-1985
Tony Gwynn	30	1383	2.17	1982-2001
Barry Bonds	30	2227	1.35	1986-2007
Darrin Fletcher	30	377	7.96	1989-2002
Duke Snider	29	1259	2.3	1947-1964
Ed Bailey	29	432	6.71	1953-1966
Mike Scioscia	29	398	7.29	1980-1992
Ryan Klesko	29	874	3.32	1992-2007
Dmitri Young	29	648	4.48	1996-2008
Daryle Ward	29	242	11.98	1998-2008
Ray Jablonski	28	297	9.43	1953-1960
Reggie Jackson	28	1551	1.81	1967-1987
Gary Carter	28	1025	2.73	1974-1992
Kevin Seitzer	28	739	3.79	1986-1997
Jim Leyritz	28	325	8.62	1990-2000
Carl Sawatski	27	133	20.3	1948-1963
Carl Yastrzemski	27	1816	1.49	1961-1983
Don Mincher	27	530	5.09	1960-1972
Graig Nettles	27	1193	2.26	1967-1988
Ted Simmons	27	1074	2.51	1968-1988
Mike Hargrove	27	783	3.45	1974-1985
Bob Horner	27	560	4.82	1978-1988
Bobby Bonilla	27	1084	2.49	1986-2001
David Ortiz	27	975	2.77	1997-PRESENT

Secondary Streaks

With all the talk about Dan Uggla's recently ended 33-game hit streak, it got me interested in other, less publicized consecutive game streaks.  I'll list a couple that I thought would be interesting, along with their stats during the streak.

Doubles: 8
Derrek Lee, 2007: 20-37 0.541/0.564/0.892 | 1.456 OPS | 6 SO. 2 BB

Triples: 4 - 12 tied

Nomar Garciaparra, 2003: 8-19 0.421/0.421/0.895 | 1.316 OPS | 0 SO. 0 BB

Sammy Sosa, 1994: 8-14 0.571/0.600/1.357 | 1.957 OPS | 1 SO. 1 BB

Tom Herr, 1981: 5-15 0.333/0.333/0.867 | 1.200 OPS | 1 SO. 0 BB

Solly Hemus, 1951: 8-18 0.444/0.444/1.111 | 1.556 OPS | 1 SO. 0 BB

Dale Mitchell, 1949: 8-17 0.471/0.526/0.941 | 1.467 OPS | 0 SO. 2 BB

Harry Walker, 1947: 8-16 0.500/0.500/1.000 | 1.500 OPS | 0 SO. 0 BB

Tony Lupien, 1944: 9-17 0.529/0.556/1.059 | 1.614 OPS | 1 SO. 1 BB

Arky Vaughan, 1937: 8-15 0.533/0.632/1.067 | 1.698 OPS | 1 SO. 3 BB

Paul Waner, 1930: 10-20 0.500/0.524/1.200 | 1.724 OPS | 0 SO. 1 BB

Earle Combs, 1929: 8-18 0.444/0.524/1.056 | 1.579 OPS | 1 SO. 3 BB

Kiki Cuyler, 1924: 12-19 0.632/0.650/1.211 | 1.861 OPS | 1 SO. 0 BB

Braggo Roth: 1919: 6-15 0.400/0.438/1.000 | 1.438 OPS | 1 SO. 1 BB

Home Runs: 8 - 3 tied
Ken Griffey, 1993: 14-35 0.400/0.432/1.086 | 1.518 OPS | 5 SO. 2 BB
Don Mattingly, 1987: 17-37 0.459/0.487/1.324 | 1.812 OPS | 2 SO. 2 BB
Dale Long, 1956: 15-30 0.500/0.556/1.400 | 1.956 OPS | 5 SO. 5 BB

Extra Base Hits: 14 - 2 tied
Chipper Jones, 2006: 31-57 0.544/0.600/1.088 | 1.688 OPS | 5 SO. 8 BB
Paul Waner, 1927: 32-61 0.525/0.547/1.033 | 1.580 OPS | 0 SO. 3 BB

Walks: 22

Roy Cullenbine, 1947: 21-70 0.300/0.524/0.586 | 1.110 OPS | 5 SO. 33 BB

Hit By Pitch: 6
Carlos Quentin, 2008: 4-18 0.222/0.462/0.722 | 1.184 OPS | 6 SO. 2 BB

RBI: 16

Ray Grimes, 1922: 28-61 0.459/0.515/0.803 | 1.318 OPS | 4 SO. 7 BB

Strikeout: 28

Jarrod Saltalamacchia, 2008-2009: 29-95 0.305/0.365/0.463 | 0.829 OPS | 39 SO. 9 BB

Saves - Most for a Single Starter

Last night, as I watched Jose Valverde come in and save yet another victory for Justin Verlander, it got me thinking.

• Of Valverde's saves this season, how many were Verlander victories?
• How does this compare to the highest percentages all-time?

One visit to Baseball-Reference and a few lines of code later and I had my answer.

Valverde 2011:

• Total saves: 33
• Saves of Verlander victories: 10
• Percentage: 30.3%
• Ranking All-Time: 57th

Highest percentage of reliever's saves for a single winning pitcher (1918-2010, minimum 20 total saves):

Relief Pitcher	Total Saves	Winning Pitcher	Saves	Pct.	Team
Mike Henneman	21	Bill Gullickson	10	47.6%	1991 Detroit Tigers 84-78 (.519)
Luis Arroyo	29	Whitey Ford	13	44.8%	1961 New York Yankees 109-53-1 (.673)
Sparky Lyle	23	Dock Ellis	10	43.5%	1976 New York Yankees 97-62 (.610)
B.J. Ryan	32	A.J. Burnett	13	40.6%	2008 Toronto Blue Jays 86-76 (.531)
Roy Face	20	Bob Friend	8	40%	1958 Pittsburgh Pirates 84-70 (.545)
Dennis Eckersley	48	Bob Welch	19	39.6%	1990 Oakland Athletics 103-59 (.636)
Rollie Fingers	23	Don Sutton	9	39.1%	1984 Milwaukee Brewers 67-94 (.416)
Phil Regan	21	Claude Osteen	8	38.1%	1966 Los Angeles Dodgers 95-67 (.586)
Don Stanhouse	24	Jim Palmer	9	37.5%	1978 Baltimore Orioles 90-71 (.559)
Joe Page	27	Allie Reynolds	10	37%	1949 New York Yankees 97-57-1 (.630)

Because the list has too many 20-save pitchers for my liking, here are lists with minimums of 30 and 40 saves:

Relief Pitcher	Total Saves	Winning Pitcher	Saves	Pct.	Team
B.J. Ryan	32	A.J. Burnett	13	40.6%	2008 Toronto Blue Jays 86-76 (.531)
Dennis Eckersley	48	Bob Welch	19	39.6%	1990 Oakland Athletics 103-59 (.636)
Danny Graves	32	Jimmy Haynes	11	34.4%	2002 Cincinnati Reds 78-84 (.481)
Dennis Eckersley	33	Dave Stewart	11	33.3%	1989 Oakland Athletics 99-63 (.611)
Leo Nunez	30	Ricky Nolasco	10	33.3%	2010 Florida Marlins 80-82 (.494)
John Franco	30	Frank Viola	10	33.3%	1991 New York Mets 77-84 (.478)
Fernando Rodney	37	Justin Verlander	12	32.4%	2009 Detroit Tigers 86-77 (.528)
Mike Timlin	31	Erik Hanson	10	32.3%	1996 Toronto Blue Jays 74-88 (.457)
Ted Abernathy	31	Bob Buhl	10	32.3%	1965 Chicago Cubs 72-90-2 (.444)
Mike Marshall	32	Jerry Koosman	10	31.3%	1979 Minnesota Twins 82-80 (.506)

Relief Pitcher	Total Saves	Winning Pitcher	Saves	Pct.	Team
Dennis Eckersley	48	Bob Welch	19	39.6%	1990 Oakland Athletics 103-59 (.636)
Francisco Rodriguez	40	John Lackey	12	30%	2007 Anaheim Angels 94-68 (.580)
Brian Wilson	41	Tim Lincecum	12	29.3%	2008 San Francisco Giants 72-90 (.444)
John Smoltz	45	Russ Ortiz	13	28.9%	2003 Atlanta Braves 101-61 (.623)
Dennis Eckersley	43	Mike Moore	12	27.9%	1991 Oakland Athletics 84-78 (.519)
Steve Bedrosian	40	Shane Rawley	11	27.5%	1987 Philadelphia Phillies 80-82 (.494)
Rodney Beck	48	John Burkett	13	27.1%	1993 San Francisco Giants 103-59 (.636)
Robb Nen	41	Livan Hernandez	11	26.8%	2000 San Francisco Giants 97-65 (.599)
Mariano Rivera	45	Orlando Hernandez	12	26.7%	1999 New York Yankees 98-64 (.605)
Jose Mesa	42	Omar Daal	11	26.2%	2001 Philadelphia Phillies 86-76 (.531)

Strong Starts

Last week, I had my first article posted over at The Hardball Times.  The article was about which pitchers had the best seasons of starting games with no-hitters and how Justin Verlander's current season compares historically (hint: he's doing alright).  If you're interested, you can find the article over at The Hardball Times.

In the article, I only include the top 10 seasons, but if you're interested in viewing the entire list, you can access the spreadsheet of all pitcher seasons of at least 10 starts by clicking here.  Since it's not editable, in order to filter by pitcher, sort, etc you'll need to click "View->List" after clicking on link.

I found looking at the data pretty interesting... let me know if you find any interesting tidbits of your own.

Leaderboard Score - Complete Games

This post is a continuation of a series listing the best players of all-time in every major statistical category.  If you'd like to read about the method used or see what other stats are available, you can can find it all here.

1. Warren Spahn (BOS Braves, MIL Braves). Leaderboard Score: 208

6' 0", 172 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 14-Time All-Star (Started 3). HOF Player. Cy Young (1957).
Peak Years: 1947-1964
Rankings: 2 (22), 4 (16), 1 (25), 2 (25), 1 (26), 3 (19), 2 (24), 2 (23), 3 (16), 2 (20), 1 (18), 1 (23), 1 (21), 1 (18), 1 (21), 1 (22), 1 (22), 35 (4)

2. Cy Young (CLE Spiders, STL Perfectos, BOS Americans, CLE Naps). Leaderboard Score: 157
6' 2", 210 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. HOF Player. Triple Crown (1901).
Peak Years: 1890-1910
Rankings: 24 (16), 6 (43), 4 (48), 3 (42), 3 (44), 6 (36), 2 (42), 6 (35), 3 (40), 1 (40), 3 (32), 2 (38), 1 (41), 1 (34), 3 (40), 6 (31), 7 (28), 4 (33), 2 (30), 2 (30), 24 (14)

3. Walter Johnson (WAS Senators). Leaderboard Score: 155
"Barney,The Big Train". 6' 1", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. HOF Player. Triple Crown (1913, 1918, 1924), MVP (1913, 1924).
Peak Years: 1908-1926
Rankings: 11 (23), 4 (27), 1 (38), 1 (36), 2 (34), 1 (29), 1 (33), 1 (35), 1 (36), 2 (30), 3 (29), 2 (27), -, 5 (25), 3 (23), 10 (18), 6 (20), 8 (16), 3 (22)

4. Steve Carlton (STL Cardinals, PHI Phillies). Leaderboard Score: 129
"Lefty". 6' 4", 210 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 10-Time All-Star (Started 2). HOF Player. Triple Crown (1972), Cy Young (1972, 1977, 1980, 1982), Gold Glove (1981).
Peak Years: 1969-1984
Rankings: 15 (12), 8 (13), 5 (18), 1 (30), 1 (18), 2 (17), 5 (14), 6 (13), 3 (17), 5 (12), 3 (13), 2 (13), 2 (10), 1 (19), 7 (8), 36 (1)

5. Greg Maddux (CHI Cubs, ATL Braves, SD Padres). Leaderboard Score: 125
"Mad Dog,The Professor". 6' 0", 170 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 8-Time All-Star (Started 3). Gold Glove (1990 - 2002, 2004 - 2008), Cy Young (1992 - 1995).
Peak Years: 1988-2008
Rankings: 6 (9), 11 (7), 4 (8), 4 (7), 4 (9), 1 (8), 1 (10), 1 (10), 3 (5), 8 (5), 3 (9), 6 (4), 3 (6), 7 (3), 32 (0), 22 (1), 7 (2), 6 (3), 30 (0), 9 (1), 30 (0)

6. Randy Johnson (SEA Mariners, HOU Astros, ARI Diamondbacks, NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 122
"Big Unit". 6' 10", 225 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Left. 10-Time All-Star (Started 4). Cy Young (1995, 1999 - 2002), Triple Crown (2002).
Peak Years: 1992-2008
Rankings: 12 (6), 3 (10), 1 (9), 4 (6), -, 3 (5), 2 (10), 1 (12), 1 (8), 7 (3), 1 (8), -, 4 (4), 1 (4), 6 (2), -, 6 (2)

7. Curt Schilling (PHI Phillies, ARI Diamondbacks, BOS Red Sox). Leaderboard Score: 117
6' 5", 205 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 6-Time All-Star (Started 2).
Peak Years: 1992-2005
Rankings: 2 (10), 2 (7), -, -, 1 (8), 3 (7), 1 (15), 2 (8), 1 (8), 1 (6), 4 (5), 8 (3), 5 (3), -

8. Pete Alexander (PHI Phillies, CHI Cubs, STL Cardinals). Leaderboard Score: 113
"Old Pete". 6' 1", 185 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. HOF Player. Triple Crown (1915 - 1916, 1920).
Peak Years: 1911-1928
Rankings: 1 (31), 3 (25), 5 (23), 1 (32), 1 (36), 1 (38), 1 (34), -, 9 (20), 1 (33), 4 (21), 4 (20), 4 (26), 24 (12), 6 (20), 11 (15), 4 (22), 6 (18)

9. Robin Roberts (PHI Phillies). Leaderboard Score: 108
6' 0", 190 lbs. Switch Hitter. Throws Right. 7-Time All-Star (Started 5). HOF Player.
Peak Years: 1949-1960
Rankings: 16 (11), 4 (21), 2 (22), 1 (30), 1 (33), 1 (29), 1 (26), 1 (22), 5 (14), 2 (21), 4 (19), 9 (13)

10. Gaylord Perry (SF Giants, CLE Indians, TEX Rangers, SD Padres). Leaderboard Score: 107
6' 4", 205 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 5-Time All-Star (Started 1). HOF Player. Cy Young (1972, 1978).
Peak Years: 1965-1980
Rankings: 26 (6), 6 (13), 2 (18), 4 (19), 3 (26), 2 (23), 10 (14), 1 (29), 1 (29), 2 (28), 2 (25), 4 (21), 12 (13), 28 (5), 7 (10), 36 (6)

13. Jack Morris (DET Tigers, MIN Twins). Leaderboard Score: 98
6' 3", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 5-Time All-Star (Started 3).
Peak Years: 1980-1992
Rankings: 14 (11), 3 (15), 2 (17), 2 (20), 16 (9), 4 (13), 3 (15), 6 (13), 8 (10), 2 (10), 1 (11), 3 (10), 12 (6)

16. Roger Clemens (BOS Red Sox, TOR Blue Jays). Leaderboard Score: 90
"Rocket". 6' 4", 205 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 11-Time All-Star (Started 3). Cy Young (1986 - 1987, 1991, 1997 - 1998, 2001, 2004), MVP (1986), Triple Crown (1997 - 1998).
Peak Years: 1986-1999
Rankings: 8 (10), 1 (18), 1 (14), 4 (8), 3 (7), 2 (13), 2 (11), 29 (2), 18 (3), -, 4 (6), 1 (9), 6 (5), 22 (1)

19. Fernando Valenzuela (LA Dodgers, BAL Orioles). Leaderboard Score: 85
"El Toro". 5' 11", 180 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 6-Time All-Star (Started 1). Cy Young (1981), Gold Glove (1986).
Peak Years: 1981-1994
Rankings: 1 (11), 2 (18), 4 (9), 2 (12), 2 (14), 1 (20), 1 (12), -, 27 (3), 13 (5), -, -, 10 (5), -

23. Tom Seaver (NY Mets, CIN Reds, CHI White Sox). Leaderboard Score: 78
"Tom Terrific". 6' 1", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 12-Time All-Star (Started 1). HOF Player. Cy Young (1969, 1973, 1975).
Peak Years: 1967-1985
Rankings: 2 (18), 7 (14), 7 (18), 4 (19), 2 (21), 8 (13), 1 (18), 9 (12), 3 (15), 6 (13), 2 (19), 19 (8), 11 (9), 21 (5), 6 (6), -, 20 (5), 9 (10), 21 (6)

34. Kevin Brown (TEX Rangers, FL Marlins, SD Padres, LA Dodgers). Leaderboard Score: 67
6' 4", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 6-Time All-Star (Started 1).
Peak Years: 1989-2001
Rankings: 9 (7), 8 (6), 41 (0), 2 (11), 2 (12), 18 (3), 12 (3), 3 (5), 6 (6), 5 (7), 4 (5), 5 (5), -

40. Bert Blyleven (MIN Twins, TEX Rangers, PIT Pirates, CLE Indians, CAL Angels). Leaderboard Score: 61
6' 3", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 2-Time All-Star.
Peak Years: 1970-1989
Rankings: 26 (5), 8 (17), 16 (11), 3 (25), 10 (19), 5 (20), 9 (18), 10 (15), 7 (11), 31 (4), 21 (5), 9 (9), -, -, 4 (12), 1 (24), 2 (16), 14 (8), 17 (7), 4 (8)

41. Livan Hernandez (FL Marlins, SF Giants, MON Expos, ARI Diamondbacks, MIN Twins, COL Rockies, NY Mets, WAS Nationals). Leaderboard Score: 60
6' 2", 245 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 2-Time All-Star.
Peak Years: 1998-2010
Rankings: 3 (9), 16 (2), 5 (5), 13 (2), 4 (5), 1 (8), 1 (9), 14 (2), 30 (0), 9 (1), 6 (2), 12 (2), 7 (2)

83. C.C. Sabathia (CLE Indians, MIL Brewers, NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 41
6' 7", 290 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 4-Time All-Star. Cy Young (2007).
Peak Years: 2005-2010
Rankings: 22 (1), 1 (6), 2 (4), 1 (10), 8 (2), 13 (2)

89. Rick Langford (OAK Athletics). Leaderboard Score: 40
6' 0", 180 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right.
Peak Years: 1978-1982
Rankings: 46 (4), 9 (14), 1 (28), 1 (18), 3 (15)

103. Dean Chance (LA Angels, CAL Angels, MIN Twins). Leaderboard Score: 37
6' 3", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 2-Time All-Star (Started 2). Cy Young (1964).
Peak Years: 1963-1968
Rankings: 25 (6), 1 (15), 5 (10), 5 (11), 1 (18), 6 (15)

119. Bret Saberhagen (KC Royals, NY Mets, COL Rockies). Leaderboard Score: 34
6' 1", 160 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 3-Time All-Star (Started 1). Cy Young (1985, 1989), Gold Glove (1989).
Peak Years: 1985-1996
Rankings: 8 (10), -, 2 (15), 10 (9), 1 (12), -, 6 (7), -, -, 4 (4), 9 (3), -

371. Albie Lopez (TB Devil Rays, ARI Diamondbacks). Leaderboard Score: 10
6' 1", 205 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right.
Peak Years: 2000-2001
Rankings: 5 (4), 7 (3)

Overview - 8/2/2011

Since a blog format makes it inherently difficult to see what all is available, here is a brief overview of the things I've done so far.  You can also find an overview of the specific studies by clicking on the "Pitching Duels" or "Leadboard Score" tabs at the top of the page.

• Pitching Duels: In my first four posts, I explored the world of all-time great pitching duels, using a method introduced by Bill James as a starting point.  Here are the links, including spreadsheets of the various methods containing lists of the Top 25 duels of each decade and the Top 100 of all-time.  You can also skip to the Top 10, 1990-2010 and Top 10, 1918-2010:
  
  1. Introducing Bill James' method and generating lists based on all regular season games from 1918-2010
  • Blog Post
  • Lists in Spreadsheet Form
  2. Improving Bill James' method by introducing adjustments for the starting pitchers' careers and the quality of teams involved:
  • Blog Post
  • Lists in Spreadsheet Form
  3. Improving the method still further by introducing adjustments for complete games, no-hitters and perfect games.
  • Blog Post
  • Lists in Spreadsheet Form
  • Lists of No-Hitters Only in Spreadsheet Form
  4. Using the same method to analyze the greatest postseason matchups of all-time.
  • Blog Post
  • Lists in Spreadsheet Form
• Pitching Rivalries: By calculating the pitching duel score for all of the matchups between two pitchers, a list of pitching rivalries was generated with those pairs of pitchers that had the greatest collection of duels in their careers.
• Blog Post
• Lists in Spreadsheet Form
• Leaderboard Score: A method devised to come up with lists of the greatest players in every major statistical category.  The links page will be updated as I continue to add more stats. (*Note: I learned of a similar, more complex method after writing this post which you can find here)
• Blog Post
• Links to all statistics currently available

Leaderboard Score - Pitcher ERA

This post is a continuation of a series listing the best players of all-time in every major statistical category.  If you'd like to read about the method used or see what other stats are available, you can can find it all here.

1. Roger Clemens (BOS Red Sox, TOR Blue Jays, NY Yankees, HOU Astros). Leaderboard Score: 143

"Rocket". 6' 4", 205 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 11-Time All-Star (Started 3). Cy Young (1986 - 1987, 1991, 1997 - 1998, 2001, 2004), MVP (1986), Triple Crown (1997 - 1998). 

Peak Years: 1986-2005

Rankings: 1 (2.48), 3 (2.97), 5 (2.93), 11 (3.13), 1 (1.93), 1 (2.62), 1 (2.41), 33 (4.46), 2 (2.85), -, 7 (3.63), 1 (2.05), 1 (2.65), 18 (4.60), 2 (3.70), 9 (3.51), 26 (4.35), 15 (3.91), 5 (2.98), 1 (1.87)

2. Lefty Grove (PHI Athletics, BOS Red Sox). Leaderboard Score: 139

6' 3", 190 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 6-Time All-Star (Started 1). HOF Player. Triple Crown (1930 - 1931), MVP (1931). 

Peak Years: 1925-1939

Rankings: 29 (4.75), 1 (2.51), 9 (3.19), 3 (2.58), 1 (2.81), 1 (2.54), 1 (2.06), 1 (2.84), 4 (3.20), -, 1 (2.70), 1 (2.81), 5 (3.02), 1 (3.08), 1 (2.54)

3. Greg Maddux (CHI Cubs, ATL Braves). Leaderboard Score: 133

"Mad Dog,The Professor". 6' 0", 170 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 8-Time All-Star (Started 3). Gold Glove (1990 - 2002, 2004 - 2008), Cy Young (1992 - 1995). 

Peak Years: 1991-2003

Rankings: 18 (3.35), 3 (2.18), 1 (2.36), 1 (1.56), 1 (1.63), 2 (2.72), 2 (2.20), 1 (2.22), 8 (3.57), 4 (3.00), 4 (3.05), 2 (2.62), 23 (3.96)

4. Walter Johnson (WAS Senators). Leaderboard Score: 127

"Barney,The Big Train". 6' 1", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. HOF Player. Triple Crown (1913, 1918, 1924), MVP (1913, 1924). 

Peak Years: 1908-1926

Rankings: 5 (1.65), 17 (2.22), 3 (1.36), 2 (1.90), 1 (1.39), 1 (1.14), 3 (1.72), 2 (1.55), 3 (1.90), 12 (2.21), 1 (1.27), 1 (1.49), -, 8 (3.51), 6 (2.99), 13 (3.48), 1 (2.72), 4 (3.07), 17 (3.63)

5. Cy Young (CLE Spiders, STL Perfectos, BOS Americans). Leaderboard Score: 112

6' 2", 210 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. HOF Player. Triple Crown (1901). 

Peak Years: 1891-1909

Rankings: 8 (2.85), 1 (1.93), 3 (3.36), 4 (3.94), 5 (3.26), 5 (3.24), 16 (3.80), 6 (2.53), 2 (2.58), 8 (3.00), 1 (1.62), 4 (2.15), 2 (2.08), 7 (1.97), 3 (1.82), 31 (3.19), 5 (1.99), 2 (1.26), 20 (2.26)

6. Christy Mathewson (NY Giants). Leaderboard Score: 102

"Big Six,Matty". 6' 1", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. HOF Player. Triple Crown (1905, 1908). 

Peak Years: 1901-1914

Rankings: 6 (2.41), 8 (2.11), 2 (2.26), 5 (2.03), 1 (1.28), 32 (2.97), 8 (2.00), 1 (1.43), 1 (1.14), 3 (1.89), 1 (1.99), 2 (2.12), 1 (2.06), 25 (3.00)

7. Jim Palmer (BAL Orioles). Leaderboard Score: 101

"Cakes". 6' 3", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 6-Time All-Star (Started 4). HOF Player. Cy Young (1973, 1975 - 1976), Gold Glove (1976 - 1979). 

Peak Years: 1968-1982

Rankings: -, 2 (2.34), 2 (2.71), 3 (2.68), 4 (2.07), 1 (2.40), 19 (3.27), 1 (2.09), 5 (2.51), 5 (2.91), 4 (2.46), -, 31 (3.98), 29 (3.75), 4 (3.13)

8. Randy Johnson (SEA Mariners, HOU Astros, ARI Diamondbacks). Leaderboard Score: 100

"Big Unit". 6' 10", 225 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Left. 10-Time All-Star (Started 4). Cy Young (1995, 1999 - 2002), Triple Crown (2002). 

Peak Years: 1992-2005

Rankings: 25 (3.77), 8 (3.24), 5 (3.19), 1 (2.48), -, 2 (2.28), 10 (3.28), 1 (2.48), 2 (2.64), 1 (2.49), 1 (2.32), -, 2 (2.60), 18 (3.79)

9. Pedro Martinez (MON Expos, BOS Red Sox, NY Mets). Leaderboard Score: 90

5' 11", 170 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 8-Time All-Star (Started 1). Cy Young (1997, 1999 - 2000), Triple Crown (1999). 

Peak Years: 1996-2005

Rankings: 19 (3.70), 1 (1.90), 2 (2.89), 1 (2.07), 1 (1.74), -, 1 (2.26), 1 (2.22), 9 (3.90), 4 (2.82)

10. Mike Mussina (BAL Orioles, NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 89

"Moose". 6' 2", 185 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Right. 5-Time All-Star. Gold Glove (1996 - 1999, 2001, 2003, 2008). 

Peak Years: 1992-2008

Rankings: 3 (2.54), 32 (4.46), 4 (3.06), 4 (3.29), 23 (4.81), 6 (3.20), 6 (3.49), 3 (3.50), 3 (3.79), 2 (3.15), 21 (4.05), 8 (3.40), 21 (4.59), 28 (4.41), 4 (3.51), -, 6 (3.37)

11. Tom Seaver (NY Mets, CIN Reds, CHI White Sox). Leaderboard Score: 88

"Tom Terrific". 6' 1", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 12-Time All-Star (Started 1). HOF Player. Cy Young (1969, 1973, 1975). 

Peak Years: 1967-1986

Rankings: 12 (2.76), 7 (2.20), 4 (2.21), 1 (2.82), 1 (1.76), 17 (2.92), 1 (2.08), 16 (3.20), 3 (2.38), 3 (2.59), 2 (2.58), 10 (2.88), 10 (3.14), 22 (3.64), 8 (2.54), -, 20 (3.55), 32 (3.95), 6 (3.17), 21 (4.03)

17. Kevin Brown (BAL Orioles, FL Marlins, SD Padres, LA Dodgers). Leaderboard Score: 71

6' 4", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 6-Time All-Star (Started 1). 

Peak Years: 1994-2003

Rankings: 36 (4.82), 7 (3.60), 1 (1.89), 5 (2.69), 2 (2.38), 4 (3.00), 1 (2.58), -, -, 2 (2.39)

19. Bert Blyleven (MIN Twins, TEX Rangers, CLE Indians, CAL Angels). Leaderboard Score: 69

6' 3", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 2-Time All-Star. 

Peak Years: 1970-1989

Rankings: 12 (3.18), 5 (2.81), 17 (2.73), 2 (2.52), 4 (2.66), 6 (3.00), 9 (2.87), 2 (2.72), 14 (3.03), 23 (3.60), 26 (3.82), 8 (2.88), -, -, 3 (2.87), 5 (3.16), 20 (4.01), 19 (4.01), 45 (5.43), 4 (2.73)

24. Bob Gibson (STL Cardinals). Leaderboard Score: 59

"Hoot,Gibby". 6' 1", 189 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 8-Time All-Star (Started 1). HOF Player. Gold Glove (1965 - 1973), Cy Young (1968, 1970), MVP (1968). 

Peak Years: 1961-1974

Rankings: 5 (3.24), 5 (2.85), 27 (3.39), 11 (3.01), 13 (3.07), 5 (2.44), 17 (2.98), 1 (1.12), 3 (2.18), 4 (3.12), 17 (3.04), 5 (2.46), 6 (2.77), 33 (3.83)

26. Roy Halladay (TOR Blue Jays, PHI Phillies). Leaderboard Score: 57

"Doc". 6' 6", 230 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 7-Time All-Star (Started 1). Cy Young (2003, 2010). 

Peak Years: 2002-2010

Rankings: 5 (2.93), 5 (3.25), -, -, 2 (3.19), 15 (3.71), 2 (2.78), 3 (2.79), 3 (2.44)

31. David Cone (NY Mets, TOR Blue Jays, KC Royals, NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 54

6' 1", 180 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Right. 5-Time All-Star. Cy Young (1994). 

Peak Years: 1988-1999

Rankings: 2 (2.22), 28 (3.52), 12 (3.23), 16 (3.29), 6 (2.81), 10 (3.33), 3 (2.94), 6 (3.57), -, 3 (2.82), 8 (3.55), 2 (3.44)

42. Jim Bunning (DET Tigers, PHI Phillies). Leaderboard Score: 50

6' 3", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 7-Time All-Star (Started 3). HOF Player. 

Peak Years: 1957-1968

Rankings: 3 (2.69), 15 (3.52), 21 (3.89), 2 (2.79), 8 (3.19), 15 (3.59), 29 (3.88), 5 (2.63), 5 (2.60), 4 (2.41), 2 (2.29), -

45. Juan Marichal (SF Giants). Leaderboard Score: 49

"Manito,Dominican Dandy,Mar". 6' 0", 185 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 9-Time All-Star (Started 2). HOF Player. 

Peak Years: 1962-1970

Rankings: 11 (3.36), 4 (2.41), 4 (2.48), 2 (2.13), 3 (2.23), 10 (2.76), 9 (2.43), 1 (2.10), 34 (4.12)

46. Tim Hudson (OAK Athletics, ATL Braves). Leaderboard Score: 48

6' 1", 175 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 3-Time All-Star. 

Peak Years: 2000-2010

Rankings: 9 (4.14), 5 (3.37), 6 (2.98), 2 (2.70), 5 (3.53), 13 (3.52), 36 (4.86), 7 (3.33), -, -, 6 (2.83)

50. C.C. Sabathia (CLE Indians, MIL Brewers, NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 46

6' 7", 290 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 4-Time All-Star. Cy Young (2007). 

Peak Years: 2002-2010

Rankings: 27 (4.37), 10 (3.60), 14 (4.12), 22 (4.03), 3 (3.22), 5 (3.21), 3 (2.70), 4 (3.37), 7 (3.18)

91. Jerry Reuss (PIT Pirates, LA Dodgers). Leaderboard Score: 33

6' 5", 200 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 2-Time All-Star (Started 1). 

Peak Years: 1974-1984

Rankings: 25 (3.50), 4 (2.54), 34 (3.53), 25 (4.11), -, -, 3 (2.51), 4 (2.30), 8 (3.11), 6 (2.94), -

118. John Lackey (LA Angels). Leaderboard Score: 27

6' 6", 245 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. 

Peak Years: 2004-2008

Rankings: 22 (4.67), 6 (3.44), 5 (3.56), 1 (3.01), 17 (3.75)

483. David Price (TB Rays). Leaderboard Score: 8

6' 6", 225 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 1-Time All-Star (Started 1). 

Peak Years: 2010-2010

Rankings: 3 (2.72)

669. Ubaldo Jimenez (COL Rockies). Leaderboard Score: 4

6' 4", 210 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star (Started 1). 

Peak Years: 2009-2010

Rankings: 17 (3.47), 8 (2.88)

693. John Patterson (WAS Nationals). Leaderboard Score: 3

6' 6", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 

Peak Years: 2005-2005

Rankings: 9 (3.13)

Leaderboard Score - Pitcher HBP

This post is a continuation of a series listing the best players of all-time in every major statistical category.  If you'd like to read about the method used or see what other stats are available, you can can find it all here.


I found this list of pitchers who hit the most batters to be strangely interesting.

1. Don Drysdale (BRK Dodgers, LA Dodgers). Leaderboard Score: 136
6' 5", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 8-Time All-Star (Started 4). HOF Player. Cy Young (1962). 
Peak Years: 1957-1968
Rankings: 3 (7), 1 (14), 1 (18), 1 (10), 1 (20), 5 (11), 5 (10), 2 (10), 1 (12), 2 (17), 2 (8), 2 (12)


2. Jim Bunning (DET Tigers, PHI Phillies, PIT Pirates, LA Dodgers). Leaderboard Score: 116
6' 3", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 7-Time All-Star (Started 3). HOF Player. 
Peak Years: 1957-1970
Rankings: 2 (11), 2 (10), 2 (11), 3 (11), 4 (9), 2 (13), 10 (5), 1 (14), 1 (12), 1 (19), 1 (13), -, 8 (7), 8 (8)


3. Dave Stieb (TOR Blue Jays). Leaderboard Score: 107
6' 0", 185 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 7-Time All-Star (Started 2). 
Peak Years: 1980-1990
Rankings: 6 (6), 1 (11), 13 (5), 1 (14), 1 (11), 2 (9), 1 (15), 5 (7), 3 (13), 1 (13), 2 (10)


4. Bert Blyleven (MIN Twins, TEX Rangers, PIT Pirates, CLE Indians, CAL Angels). Leaderboard Score: 98
6' 3", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 2-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1971-1989
Rankings: 11 (5), 5 (10), 2 (9), 2 (9), 23 (4), 1 (12), 8 (7), 7 (6), 5 (6), 33 (0), 7 (5), -, -, 10 (6), 2 (9), 6 (10), 3 (9), 1 (16), 4 (8)


5. Howard Ehmke (DET Tigers, BOS Red Sox, PHI Athletics). Leaderboard Score: 95
"Bob". 6' 3", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 1919-1927
Rankings: 13 (6), 1 (13), 1 (13), 1 (23), 1 (20), 4 (11), 1 (11), 2 (8), 1 (14)


6. Tim Wakefield (BOS Red Sox). Leaderboard Score: 95
6' 2", 210 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1995-2008
Rankings: 2 (9), 2 (12), 1 (16), 3 (14), -, -, 1 (18), 8 (9), 2 (12), 2 (16), 7 (11), -, 23 (4), 4 (13)


7. Randy Johnson (SEA Mariners, HOU Astros, ARI Diamondbacks, NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 94
"Big Unit". 6' 10", 225 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Left. 10-Time All-Star (Started 4). Cy Young (1995, 1999 - 2002), Triple Crown (2002). 
Peak Years: 1990-2007
Rankings: 18 (5), 3 (12), 1 (18), 1 (16), 7 (6), 8 (6), -, 7 (10), 2 (14), 9 (9), 20 (6), 3 (18), 4 (13), -, 10 (10), 6 (12), 6 (10), -


8. Kid Nichols (BOS Beaneaters). Leaderboard Score: 90
5' 10", 175 lbs. Switch Hitter. Throws Right. HOF Player. 
Peak Years: 1890-1897
Rankings: 2 (12), 1 (17), 2 (10), 1 (16), 1 (9), 2 (5), 3 (7), 44 (5)


9. Kevin Brown (TEX Rangers, BAL Orioles, FL Marlins, SD Padres, LA Dodgers). Leaderboard Score: 80
6' 4", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 6-Time All-Star (Started 1). 
Peak Years: 1990-2001
Rankings: 27 (3), 1 (13), 3 (10), 2 (15), 7 (6), 2 (9), 1 (16), 1 (14), 9 (10), 14 (7), 11 (9), -


10. Cy Young (CLE Spiders, BOS Americans). Leaderboard Score: 80
6' 2", 210 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. HOF Player. Triple Crown (1901). 
Peak Years: 1890-1903
Rankings: 4 (5), 4 (11), 3 (8), 3 (10), 2 (6), 1 (8), 1 (10), 28 (9), 36 (9), 43 (6), 31 (4), 23 (8), 4 (13), 11 (9)


13. Phil Niekro (ATL Braves). Leaderboard Score: 77
"Knucksie". 6' 1", 180 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 5-Time All-Star. HOF Player. Gold Glove (1978 - 1980, 1982 - 1983). 
Peak Years: 1967-1980
Rankings: 4 (7), 16 (5), 18 (5), 12 (6), 26 (3), 12 (5), 8 (5), 5 (6), 1 (11), 2 (8), 1 (8), 1 (13), 1 (11), 15 (3)


15. Charlie Hough (TEX Rangers, CHI White Sox, FL Marlins). Leaderboard Score: 70
6' 2", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1982-1993
Rankings: 3 (7), 23 (3), 2 (9), 8 (7), 7 (9), 1 (19), 4 (12), 10 (6), 1 (11), 5 (11), 14 (7), 6 (8)


16. Jeff Weaver (DET Tigers, NY Yankees, LA Dodgers, LA Angels, STL Cardinals). Leaderboard Score: 70
6' 5", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 1999-2006
Rankings: 1 (17), 2 (15), 3 (14), 6 (11), -, 2 (14), 1 (18), 9 (10)


17. Frank Tanana (CAL Angels, TEX Rangers, DET Tigers, NY Mets, NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 68
6' 2", 180 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 3-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1974-1993
Rankings: 9 (8), 7 (7), 5 (9), 2 (12), 2 (9), -, 2 (8), 12 (4), 3 (7), -, 10 (6), 26 (3), 26 (3), 17 (5), 26 (4), 4 (8), 4 (9), 33 (2), 14 (7), 8 (9)


20. Orel Hershiser (LA Dodgers, CLE Indians, SF Giants, NY Mets). Leaderboard Score: 66
"Bulldog". 6' 3", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 3-Time All-Star. Gold Glove (1988), Cy Young (1988). 
Peak Years: 1984-1999
Rankings: 9 (4), 4 (6), 6 (5), 3 (9), 21 (4), 20 (3), -, -, 4 (8), 7 (7), 30 (2), 15 (5), 2 (12), 5 (11), 3 (13), 5 (11)


24. Rick Reuschel (CHI Cubs, NY Yankees, PIT Pirates, SF Giants). Leaderboard Score: 63
"Big Daddy". 6' 3", 215 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 3-Time All-Star (Started 1). Gold Glove (1985, 1987). 
Peak Years: 1973-1988
Rankings: 8 (5), 5 (6), 4 (7), 2 (8), 6 (5), 9 (5), 2 (10), 7 (4), 7 (5), -, -, -, 11 (3), 1 (8), 5 (8), 11 (6)


26. Mike Boddicker (BAL Orioles, BOS Red Sox, KC Royals). Leaderboard Score: 63
5' 11", 172 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. Gold Glove (1990). 
Peak Years: 1985-1991
Rankings: 14 (5), 5 (11), 5 (7), 2 (14), 2 (10), 2 (10), 1 (13)


27. Jack Billingham (HOU Astros, CIN Reds, DET Tigers). Leaderboard Score: 63
6' 4", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1970-1978
Rankings: 2 (10), 1 (16), 4 (7), 1 (10), 5 (6), 2 (9), 11 (4), -, 4 (8)


33. Pedro Astacio (LA Dodgers, COL Rockies, HOU Astros, NY Mets). Leaderboard Score: 52
6' 2", 174 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 1995-2002
Rankings: -, 10 (9), 8 (9), 1 (17), 5 (11), 3 (15), 7 (13), 1 (16)


54. Todd Stottlemyre (TOR Blue Jays, OAK Athletics, STL Cardinals). Leaderboard Score: 44
6' 3", 195 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 1990-1998
Rankings: 5 (8), 3 (12), 3 (10), 34 (3), 3 (7), 8 (6), 26 (4), 3 (12), 35 (4)


69. Jamey Wright (COL Rockies, MIL Brewers). Leaderboard Score: 39
6' 6", 230 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 1998-2005
Rankings: 4 (11), -, 1 (18), 1 (20), -, -, -, 2 (15)


205. Ramon Ortiz (ANA Angels, WAS Nationals). Leaderboard Score: 21
6' 0", 175 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 2001-2006
Rankings: 7 (12), 31 (5), 2 (12), -, 17 (7), 2 (18)


208. Rolando Arrojo (TB Devil Rays, COL Rockies, BOS Red Sox). Leaderboard Score: 20
6' 4", 215 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1998-2000
Rankings: 1 (19), -, 1 (16)