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Re: RIP Mickey Lolich
Posted: 05 Feb 2026 03:03 am
by Cardinals1964
Clubmaker2 wrote: ↑05 Feb 2026 02:45 am
won complete game 7 on two days rest...
That never happened before or since.
Re: RIP Mickey Lolich
Posted: 05 Feb 2026 05:33 am
by sikeston bulldog2
HOUCARD wrote: ↑04 Feb 2026 21:29 pm
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑04 Feb 2026 18:48 pm
Odd stats - in his last eleven seasons, he lost less than ten games one- 1968, and he lost nine that year. Twice after 1968 he led the AL in losses, 19 and 21.
Throw 12 consecutive seasons of over 200 innings, and 4 time over 300 innings, topping out at 371.
He never threw less than 144 innings in his career. Read that again.
He never won 30.
I was talking about Denny McLain winning 30. And, he did in 1968.
I know. I was vague. I meant Lolich. My bad.
More stats- led league most earned runs allowed twice; most home runs twice, and K’s once.
Had 41 shutout and 10 saves.
15 consecutive years- 496 starts and 586 games.
3638 innings pitched.
1971- 45 GS, 29 CG, 376 innings, and 336 hits allowed.
Re: RIP Mickey Lolich
Posted: 05 Feb 2026 07:10 am
by The Nard
Barryberi wrote: ↑04 Feb 2026 21:24 pm
12xu wrote: ↑04 Feb 2026 13:26 pm
Soft tossing lefty who throttled the Cardinals' offense in '68. Won over 200 games and struck out over 2800 batters in his career.
Hmmm..."soft-tossing" with 2800 strikeouts???
He was another of those pitchers who was called”sneaky fast”. He saved the best of his heat for the right situation
Re: RIP Mickey Lolich
Posted: 05 Feb 2026 07:25 am
by OldRed
12xu wrote: ↑04 Feb 2026 13:26 pm
Soft tossing lefty who throttled the Cardinals' offense in '68. Won over 200 games and struck out over 2800 batters in his career.
I wouldn't say soft tossing; he was much like Spahn and Curt Simmons. At one time lead all left-handers in career K's.
Re: RIP Mickey Lolich
Posted: 05 Feb 2026 07:45 am
by 12xu
OldRed wrote: ↑05 Feb 2026 07:25 am
12xu wrote: ↑04 Feb 2026 13:26 pm
Soft tossing lefty who throttled the Cardinals' offense in '68. Won over 200 games and struck out over 2800 batters in his career.
I wouldn't say soft tossing; he was much like Spahn and Curt Simmons. At one time lead all left-handers in career K's.
He was more about being clever and deceptive than pure power. "Soft tossing" was not the proper term, I agree. Simmons and Spahn were not "soft tossers" until late in their careers. They were all certainly pitchers, not just hard throwers.
Re: RIP Mickey Lolich
Posted: 05 Feb 2026 07:46 am
by sikeston bulldog2
12xu wrote: ↑05 Feb 2026 07:45 am
OldRed wrote: ↑05 Feb 2026 07:25 am
12xu wrote: ↑04 Feb 2026 13:26 pm
Soft tossing lefty who throttled the Cardinals' offense in '68. Won over 200 games and struck out over 2800 batters in his career.
I wouldn't say soft tossing; he was much like Spahn and Curt Simmons. At one time lead all left-handers in career K's.
He was more about being clever and deceptive than pure power. "Soft tossing" was not the proper term, I agree. Simmons and Spahn were not "soft tossers" until late in their careers. They were all certainly pitchers, not just hard throwers.
217 wins in a tough era of hitters. Lots of counting stats. Where does he stand references the hall average.
Re: RIP Mickey Lolich
Posted: 05 Feb 2026 07:58 am
by OldRed
12xu wrote: ↑05 Feb 2026 07:45 am
OldRed wrote: ↑05 Feb 2026 07:25 am
12xu wrote: ↑04 Feb 2026 13:26 pm
Soft tossing lefty who throttled the Cardinals' offense in '68. Won over 200 games and struck out over 2800 batters in his career.
I wouldn't say soft tossing; he was much like Spahn and Curt Simmons. At one time lead all left-handers in career K's.
He was more about being clever and deceptive than pure power. "Soft tossing" was not the proper term, I agree. Simmons and Spahn were not "soft tossers" until late in their careers. They were all certainly pitchers, not just hard throwers.
I got to spend a few hours with Lolich. He said many thought he wasn't in shape because of his built. He said his father and uncles were built the same that he was in shape, it was just his body size. Yes, he was a pitcher who could spot the ball well.
Re: RIP Mickey Lolich
Posted: 05 Feb 2026 08:05 am
by Adam2
sort of off topic but i can't stand the name Lolich. an old co worker loved Mickey Lolich, and he had a terrible lisp. He would say the name Lolich at least 10 times a day for a decade until he retired.
Say Lolich out loud to yourself in a lisp and imagine how annoying that can become