It also includes "Black" Sox pitcher Eddie Cicotte who is banned from baseball, and not eligible for the HOF. Beginning in August of 52, Pierce went 21-21 against the Yankees, whom he faced more than any other team. then in Boston. 12) Milt Pappas (1957-1973) (209-164; 3.40 Era; ERA+ 110; 43 SHO; 3186 IP/ 3046 H/ H/9 8.6; 1728 K/ 858 BB/ 2.01 ratio; 1.225 WHIP). John's pitching exploits began in Chicago where he was part of the stingiest pitching staffs ever compiled. During the '76 season he was traded to Texas, where he joined a strong staff and put in some outstanding work. Fingers helped revolutionize the closer position, setting a trend later followed by Rivera and John Smoltz in becoming a failed starter-turned-closer. The best players in New York just simply did not get missed by the HOF voters. Oct 14, 2022, 04:09 PM EDT. Not retired by 2017. He re-surfaced with incredible campaigns in '84 and '85. It is not a stretch to believe he would have won thirty games the year he was forced to sit out in protest of the reserve clause. He sustained his excellence late into his career. After breaking in with the Cleveland Indians, Tommy John spent significant time with the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees, as well as a shorter stint with the California Angels. By the next year in 1939 he was the best pitcher in the National League, going 27-11 with a 2.29 ERA and 31 complete games. Stats: 341 saves, 2.90 ERA, 1.156 WHIP, 2.64 K:BB, 120 ERA+, Accolades: 7 All-Star appearances, 1 MVP, 1 Cy Young award, 3 World Series rings, 1 World Series MVP, Baseball Hall of Fame. Typically, in modern-day play, an active roster will consist of five starting pitchers, seven relief pitchers, two catchers, six infielders, and five outfielders. Movies. But by 48 the Tigers gave up on Pierce, shipping him off to the White Sox. And John is at 2.6, not much better. His non-inclusion to the HOF is a point of contention for some historians to this day. Decade-plus Eagles writer. Retired: John McGraw , Bobby Cox , Earl Weaver , . Im struck again by the level of parity in this survey after Clemens. He was as automatic as youll ever find for a closer. But he might not be on this list much longer. Since the advent of the live ball in 1921, only four pitchers have 60 shutouts: Warren Spahn, Nolan Ryan, Tom Seaver, and Bert Blyleven. Follow Cody Swartz on Twitter (@cbswartz5). Its commonplace in todays game for a manager to turn to the bullpen as early as the sixth inning. How many relief pitchers are on a baseball team? Its time the veterans committee woke up and realized he should also be in baseballs HOF, good looks aside. Looking at the names below, Curt Schilling is probably moving toward enshrinement. What if Bucky Walters had started his career in Cincinnati rather than struggling in Philadelphia? This gives us a cut off of 2500 innings to use on the short end, while looking for candidates to make our list of best pitchers not in the HOF. Note that only 1B: Rafael PalmeiroBBWAA voters strongly dismissed Palmeiros Cooperstown case on account of his connection to performance-enhancing drugs, but the fact remains that Palmeiro and Alex Rodriguez are the only Hall-eligible player with at least 3,000 hits and 500 homers who are not enshrined (Albert Pujols is yet to hit the ballot). Thisresearch should give us a framework to look within for our best pitchers not in the HOF. His K/BB ratio of 2.01 is historically strong. He was never comfortable in Cincinnati, often being booed even though the trade was not his fault. By adubbdubb Plays - /5 - RATE QUIZ MORE INFO Classic Best Score? He had exceptionally large hands which helped with gripping and releasing the ball with greater spinning revolutions on its way to the plate. Honorable mention: Curt Schilling, Tim Lincecum, Luis Tiant, Dave Stieb, Kevin Brown, David Cone, Orel Hershiser, Roy Oswalt, Eddie Cicotte. His H/9 rate of 5.3 in 1906 is one of the best in history. Stats (as reliever): 228 saves, 2.51 ERA, 1.131 WHIP, 2.04 K:BB, 147 ERA+, Accolades (as reliever): 6 All-Star appearances, 1 World Series ring, Baseball Hall of Fame. .208. There are some interesting findings to highlight along these lines as we get there. Bold - Indicates Player is not yet eligible for the Hall of Fame or was First. This was a formula we have only recently seen again with the deep bullpens of many championship teams. 5) Billy Pierce (1945-1964) (3.27 ERA; ERA+ 119; 38 SHO; 3,306 IP/ 2,989 H/ 8.1 H/9; 1,999 K/ 1178 BB/ 1.70 ratio; 1.260 WHIP). Al Spalding took a disliking to the off-field activities of several of the players during the '86 campaign. His post season work began in 77 with the Dodgers, after his return from surgery. With quick succession he sold or traded them to other teams. Pierce was known for his battles against the White Sox nemesis, the New York Yankees, and in particular against Whitey Ford. He broke in going 123 with an exceptional 1.11 ERA on a staff that included Vic Willis at the end of his career. He was consistently good, winning 14 or more games 11 consecutive years, 6474. Sabathia is at 3.5 right now. I contemplated going 15 names just for pitchers, but thought it would look too out of sync with the rest of the survey. Important note: For this exercise, we only considered players who have been retired for at least five years, the waiting time required before one can appear on a BBWAA ballot. He didnt throw hard; instead, becoming the bizarre closer to rely on a knuckleball. Detroit lists Bridges and Lolich. He racked up 126 saves in his 40s. His devastating curve also made him one of hardest pitchers to hit of his generation. Rivera allowed zero runs in 22 of his 32 postseason series. 8) Tommy John (1963-1989) (288-231; 3.34 ERA; ERA+ 110; 46 SHO; 4710 IP/ 4783 H/ H/9 9.1; 2245 K/ 1259 BB/ 1.78 ratio; 1.283 WHIP). But long before Cooperstown honored him on Sunday, the first black reliever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame was well-known around baseball circles as: Lee Arthur Smith. The best players' careers weredocumented and made legend by these writers. Ill add in hyperlinks for each subsequent post, allowing anyone who happens upon this post later to easily be able to navigate between the different positions. He was the first player to wear glasses while he played. With 696 home runs, 2,086 RBIs, three AL MVP Awards, 14 All-Star Game selections and a World Series championship across his 22 year career, A-Rods on-field numbers legitimately rank alongside the Halls inner-circle members. 2.21 career ERA. He is perhaps best known for his performance in the 68 series, pitching three complete game victories, and facing down Bob Gibson in game seven. He displayed consistent excellence throughout his career. 4) Jim McCormick (1878-1887) (265-214; 2.43 ERA; ERA+ 118; 33 SHO; 4,275 IP/4,092 H/ 8.6 H/9; 1704 K/ 749 BB/ 2.28 ratio; 1.132 WHIP). He threw 33 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings in October ball. He was less than stellar in the World Series though, famously giving up Kirk Gibsons home run and allowing a 5.79 ERA in six career Fall Classic appearances. Not retired by 2017. Featuring a slider-heavy arsenal, Lyle twice led the AL in saves and games finished, helping the Yankees to two titles. One of the top relievers of the decade, Lyle was acquired from the Red Sox in March 1972 and recorded a 2.41 ERA (148 ERA+) in New York, tallying 141 saves and finishing 348 games. Find out more. 1. Cooper struggled as a Cub and finished his career by '26. It's fitting that Smoltz, Maddux, and Tom Glavine came back-to-back-to-back on this list, because for over a decade . He holds the record for the most innings pitched in one season680. Relief Pitcher JAWS Leaders Table; Cy Young Awards Most WAR Player; Rk Name WAR WAR7 JAWS R-JAWS WAR/162 WAA #1 top5 Share #1 top5 Share Yrs Managers. Dennis Eckersley was a starter-turned-reliever. Hes unlike any relief pitcher weve seen to date, allowing fewer hits per nine innings than Aroldis Chapman and striking out more batters per nine innings than Billy Wagner. I found some interesting threads that could be followed up. Or what if the fans in Cincinnati had accepted his efforts for the team? We present them here for purely educational purposes. He has been overlooked by the veterans committee. Relief LHP: Billy WagnerAmong all Live Ball Era pitchers with at least 750 innings, Wagner is the very best in strikeouts per nine innings (11.9) and WHIP (0.998) while also ranking behind only Mariano Rivera in ERA+ (187) and owning the sixth-highest save total in history (422). Louis Post-Dispatch via AP, File) via Associated Press. In order to be considered for this honor, a pitcher must be eligible for the HOF. Al Oliver. Relief Pitcher - Don McMahon (22.4 WAR) McMahon may be the best reliever most modern baseball fans have never heard mentioned. But keep in mind that he wasnt used in nearly as much of a specialized role as modern closers are. They chose not to have time for their pitching hero from the last generation. 3 Curt Schilling 4.9 He pitched his no-hitter in '77, as well as leading the league that year in WHIP. And its tough to ignore a frightening 10.13 ERA in the postseason. 3) Tony Mullane (1881-1894) (284-220; 3.05 ERA; ERA+ 118; 30 SHO; 4,531 IP/ 4,195 H/ 8.3 H/9; 1,803 K/ 1,408 BB/ 1.28 ratio; 1.237 WHIP). If he does not pick up that . Chapman wont qualify on any official leaderboard because hes only at 535.2 innings, but if you look at all pitchers with 500+ innings, hes first all-time at 14.84 K/9 and a 2.01 FIP. Nothing in his pitching resume says he doesnt belong in the HOF. Along with those pitchers, Ill evaluate others with a case to be considered among the 10 best ever, which can be broken into categories of the modern (Craig Kimbrel, Aroldis Chapman, Kenley Jansen, Francisco Rodriguez, Billy Wagner, and Joe Nathan), and the throwbacks (Sparky Lyle and Dan Quisenberry). Guess there was still some gas in this Tigers tank! Wagner has rapidly gained BBWAA support in recent years, rising to 68.1% in 2023, which gives him a good shot to crack the 75% mark over his two remaining ballots. Clemens, Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer are the only three-time winners who dont have a plaque. It was 0.32 in the ALDS, 0.92 in the ALCS, and 0.99 in the World Series. If you put Gossage in a traditional one inning relief pitcher role, those blown saves assuredly go way down. He was a product of the more relaxed "Golden Years". 9.36. Among these, my favorites are Charles Buffington, a pitcher of significant quality and accomplishment from the 1880s, and Doc White, who pitched alongside Ed Walsh on the White Sox and won 189 games while tossing 45 shutouts. I challenge the veterans committee to take a good look at the pitchers whose careers have been bypassed for the honor of induction to the HOF. I attempted to rank the 10 best ever. That year, facing Ty Cobb and the Tigers in the postseason, the Pirates manager went on a hunch and started Adams in game one of the series. What if Pappas had never been traded to Cincinnati? 2 Johan Santana 5.1 Plus, it just doesnt feel right that Alan Trammell is in the Hall without his double-play partner. Warneke has more shutouts, a better K/BB ratio, and a better WHIP. The committee missed his team mate, Mordecai Brown, until after his death in 1948. Mark McGwire reached higher peaks, but Palmeiro nearly matched McGwires career homer total, almost doubled Big Macs hit total and was a more lauded defender, too. 3 Kevin Brown 4.2 Honorable mentions: Munson, Tenace, Jorge Posada (Joe Mauer, Buster Posey, Yadier Molina not yet eligible). Bruce Sutter Career Stats (1976 - 1988) - Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta G IP W SV ERA FIP WHIP K/9 BB/9 FG War BR WAR 661 1,042 68 300 2.83 2.94 1.14 7.4 2.7 19.2 24.0 Free shipping for many products! Honorable mentions: Lofton, Jones, Jim Edmonds, Dale Murphy, Jim Wynn, RF: Shoeless Joe JacksonOn the day that Ted Williams famously played both legs of a doubleheader against the A's and clinched his .400 season in 1941, opposing manager Connie Mack said, I wish I had a Williams. Pitching multiple innings per relief appearance was Wilhelms trademark. That's the type of respect he garnered. There have been historical events that have influenced voting. Being a relief pitcher often means you take an unconventional route. Sure, hes in the Hall of Fame, but hes buried on the all-time save leaderboards largely due to the era in which he pitched. After being traded to the Pirates in the National League, he helped the team to a World Series title. In the 1970s, the closer was the pitcher that would enter the game with the bases loaded in the sixth inning and try to work out of a jam and then sometimes finish the game. Four pitchers in the HOF fall into this categoryDizzy Dean, Lefty Gomez, Sandy Koufax, and Addie Joss. The problem with Pierce HOF candidacy is that his career backed up into the raised mound era. He was the fastest relief pitcher ever reach 200 career saves, he was the first closer ever to rack up at least 25 saves in each of his first five seasons, and hes the all-time leader in saves for two different franchises Boston and Philadelphia. Eck didnt become a reliever until his age-32 season but still appeared in enough games to retire first on the games all-time list (1,070). Hoffman broke in with the inaugural Florida Marlins team, was traded for Gary Sheffield, and then racked up an absurd 15 seasons of 30+ saves and nine of 40+, each of which still stands as MLB records. Every supporting evidence points to him being a HOF pitcher. He was scouted by Hal Newhowser, who encouraged him to sign with the Orioles. where he outlines who should and shouldn't be in the Hall of Fame based on his JAWS metric used here. Honorable mentions: Graig Nettles, Ken Boyer, Sal Bando (Adrin Beltr not yet eligible). He drew 59.5 percent of the vote in his most recent appearance on the writers ballot for Cooperstown. His career stands up nicely against contemporary HOF pitchers Bob Lemon and Hal Newhowser. Still, many big names remain outside the Hall's hallowed Plaque Gallery, so here is a rosterof the best non-Hall of Fame players in baseball history at every position. He was as good as Rixey and Stan Coveleski, both in the HOF, and better than Marquard, Grimes, Pennock, and Hoytall from the same period. Bridges had the most awesome drop off the table curve ball of his era. He was the first pitcher who spent the majority of his career as a reliever to be elected to the Hall of Fame. His 49 career shutouts are just about automatic HOF criteria. Kimbrel still hasnt hit the decline phase of his career, unless 2019 was the beginning of the end and not just an aberration. So with a lack of a real statistical standout, how about Quiz? Rodriguez will now have to endure the waiting game with BBWAA voters, like Bonds, Clemens and Sosa just did. Not every pitcher on this list should necessarily be in the HOF, but all of them could have been selected and voted in with the proper attention and support without any change in the historical standards that have been set. Over a five-year span, he led the league in saves twice, finished in the top six in Cy Young award voting four times, and turned in one of the most dominant seasons in baseball history in 1990: 0.61 ERA, 48 saves, 73 K to 4 BB in 73.1 IP. He went 3517 in the minors. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Or write about sports? He pitched Game Two of the Series, but was taken out with the score tied 2-2 in the 7th inning. Only John Smoltz and Dennis Eckersley can say they were multi-time All-Star starting pitchers and then became dominant closers afterwards. Dennis Eckersley, 1987-1998 (as reliever), Stats (as reliever): 390 saves, 2.85 ERA, 0.999 WHIP, 6.29 K:BB, 136 ERA+, Accolades (as reliever): 4 All-Star appearances, 1 Cy Young award, 1 MVP award, 1 World Series ring, 1 ALCS MVP award, 2x Rolaids Relief award, Baseball Hall of Fame. Honorable mentions: Kent, Bobby Grich (Chase Utley not yet eligible). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. That means he entered the game in jams, and usually got out of those jams. 10 Kevin Appier 4.2. He was the best pitcher in the NL during his era. That said, if I field this again in the future, Ill probably sub in Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer for Ferrell and Reuschel. The knock on Gossage is his high blown save total his 112 are the most in baseball history. I think the voting has become somewhat skewed in recent years in regards to starting pitching; too many of the voters expect no less than 300 wins. Cooper was slender and had a remarkable smooth and graceful delivery. He had winning streaks of 14 and 17 games, and at one point held the NL record consecutive scoreless inning streak with 44. Whether it will be enough to one day get him into Cooperstown wont be decided for another 10 or so years. His dominance was evident with every 100 MPH fastball he threw. He never received a vote. As MLB.coms Andrew Simon noted, Allens career 156 league-adjusted OPS+ puts him in the very upper echelon of post-integration hitters, and his best 10-year run at the plate was pretty much unmatched by his peers. The players had withstood enough abuse by 1890 and formed their own league. Jack Chesbro (198), Rube Marquard (201), and Lefty Gomez (189) were all pitchers with low career win totals who made the HOF. And Muhammad Ali lost five fights. But for some reason, he was not free of the reserve clause which stated he had to re-sign with St. Louis after Toledo folded. He would also be the only pitcher in the Hall of Fame not to exceed 1,000 career innings pitched, which is a testament to the unique specialty role of being a modern closer. But there's no doubt he would receive pushback from the starters, their agents, and the salty old baseball types. For anyone who cares, heres a more detailed breakdown of the votes each pitcher received for each ranking. Covering the latest and most controversial news around the world of sports, heavily centered on the Philadelphia Eagles and National Football League. Bob Caruthers was between Cone and Appier, but a lot of his value was from playing the field as well. Most Unique Players by Age by Similarity Scores, Most Games without a World Series Appearance, Most Games without a Postseason Appearance, Highest Career and Single-Season Salaries, Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Larry Anderson (1975-1994) 699 games, 995.1 innings pitched, 3.15 ERA, 18.2 K%, 121 ERA+ Paul Assenmacher (1986-1999) 884 games, 855.2 innings pitched, 3.53 ERA, 22.0 K%, 118 ERA+ Luis Ayala (2003-2013) 534 games, 554.1 innings pitched, 3.34 ERA, 15.7 K%, 129 ERA+ Grant Balfour (2001-2015) 15) Ed Reulbach (1905-1917) (182-106; 2.28 ERA; ERA+ 123; 40 SHO; 2,632 IP/ 2,117 H/ 7.2 H/9; 1,137 K/ 892 BB/ 1.27 ratio; 1.143 WHIP). All of his indicators are strong, especially his strikeouts, shutouts, and big game performances. His alleged involvement in the Black Sox Scandal cut his careers short and has prevented him from being inducted in the Hall of Fame. Brett Favre threw the most interceptions and the late Kobe Bryant missed the most shots. 3B: Dick AllenIt's unfortunate that Allen (who died in December 2020) didn't live long enough to celebrate his induction, because he boasted some Cooperstown-worthy credentials. Why were pitchers like Pennock, Chesbro, and McGinnity going in before greats like Mordecai Brown and Kid Nichols? If Jack Chesbro can parlay winning 40 games into the HOF, then Will White should be an automatic selection. He perhaps would have a few more wins, without his career being interrupted, and perhaps some postseason success, as the Orioles became one of the best teams of the era, going to the World Series in '66, '69, '70, and '71. Warnekes career backed up into WWII. A 3.10 postseason ERA isn't terrible, but it's not Hall of Fame worthy. If you cross over 10 by this metric, you are a serious candidate for the Hall of Fame. JAWS (Jaffe WAR Score One hundred years have passed since Shoeless Joes last big league season, and his talent and numbers (a ridiculous .356 career average and 170 career OPS+) may still make him the best choice for this spot 100 years from now. . |. Blyleven continued his career in Cleveland, working through injury to re-invent his delivery and now legendary curve ball. When Pierce retired, sportswriters were distracted with the manic accomplishments of Koufax, Marichal and Gibson. He was a 20 game winner in 11 and 13 but he didnt get to pitch in the World Series again until 25 at the age of 43. Mariano Rivera was a failed starter. Opposition has cooled considerably in recent years toward enshrining Clemens, a brilliant pitcher long before rumors of performance enhancing drug use surfaced. Although posting a fine season in '67, he was never accepted by the Reds faithful, and was sent to Atlanta during the '68 season. Before the '66 season, Pappas was sent to Cincinnati for Frank Robinson in a very unpopular trade. What if Tony Mullane had been allowed to pitch for Cincinnati in 1885? All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Feb 11, 2023. Blyleven had tremendous stuff on the ball: fastball, curve and change-up. "What if" and "would have become prevalent bylines for the pitchers on this list. system) was developed by sabermetrician Jay Jaffe as a means to What do you think: Is Mariano Rivera the best relief pitcher in baseball history? He led the league in innings pitched, complete games, and strikeouts in '85. Mariano Riveras claim as the greatest closer of all-time is one of the safest arguments in baseball. . And interestingly enough, hes probably more known for his handlebar mustache than what he did on the field. He was the Sporting News Pitcher of the Year in 56 and 57, and narrowly missed the award in 53 and 55, finishing second. 9 David Cone 4.3 His ERA+, curve ball, postseason record and H/9 all speak of a pitcher who was one of the best of his era. John then went to LA to join Don Sutton on another team with a pitching rich tradition. The only question now is whether enough voters will eventually warm to Beltrn's case, given his ties to the 2017 Astros sign-stealing scandal. Rivera's legacy is as the greatest relief pitcher ever, and now that Chapman is a Yankee for the foreseeable future, that's . In Cleveland he won 25 or more games four times, and 40 games twice. 6) Babe Adams (1906-1926) (194-140; 2.76 ERA; ERA+ 117; 2,995 IP/ 2,841 H/ 8.5 H/9; 1,036 K/ 4,30 BB/ 2.41 ratio; 1.092 WHIP). About automatic HOF criteria players during the '76 season he was as automatic as youll ever find for closer! Most recent appearance on the Philadelphia Eagles and National Football league now to. 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