World Series Pitching Records
| World Series Pitching Records CAREER Pitching Records Set During World Series | ||
|---|---|---|
| Career WS Pitching Record | Pitcher(s) | Record |
| Strikeouts | Whitey Ford | 94 |
| Wild Pitches | Hal Schumacher | 5 |
| Wins | Whitey Ford | 10 |
Who were the winning pitchers in the 1968 World Series?
Pitching: McLain, Lolich, Wilson and Sparma. Denny McLain had a remarkable season in 1968, as he went 31–6 with a 1.96 earned run average (ERA), was an All-Star, won the Cy Young Award, won the AL Most Valuable Player Award, and won Game 6 of the World Series.
Who won Game 3 of the 68 World Series?
Game 3
| Team | 1 | R |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 0 | 7 |
| Detroit | 0 | 3 |
| WP: Ray Washburn (1–0) LP: Earl Wilson (0–1) Sv: Joe Hoerner (1) Home runs: STL: Tim McCarver (1), Orlando Cepeda (1) DET: Al Kaline (1), Dick McAuliffe (1) |
Who is the youngest pitcher to win a World Series game?
Palmer
With the win, Palmer – nine days short of his 21st birthday – became the youngest pitcher to win a World Series game. Palmer scattered four hits in a complete-game shutout. Relying heavily on his fastball, the right-hander fanned six Los Angeles hitters.
Who is the best postseason pitcher of all time?
Best MLB Playoff pitchers
- Sandy Koufax.
- Mariano Rivera.
- Bob Gibson.
- John Smoltz.
- Madison Bumgarner.
- Jon Lester.
- Jack Morris.
- Stephen Strasburg.
Who won the World Series in 1967 and 1968?
St. Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4-3)
Who won the 1969 World Series?
New York Mets
1969 World Series/Champion
Who won the World Series in 1971?
Pittsburgh Pirates
1971 World Series/Champion
Who is the best World Series pitcher ever?
All-time and Single-Season World Series Pitching Leaders
| Rank. | Player | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Don Larsen • 1956 WS | 10.2 IP |
| 2. | Madison Bumgarner • 2014 WS | 21.0 IP |
| 3. | Allie Reynolds • 1949 WS | 12.1 IP |
| 4. | Whitey Ford • 1961 WS | 14.0 IP |
Who is the closest active pitcher to 300 wins?
In Major League Baseball, the 300 win club is an informal term applied to the group of pitchers who have won 300 or more games in their careers….Closest Active Players[edit]
| Justin Verlander | 226 | Det, Hou (AL) |
|---|---|---|
| Zack Greinke | 219 | KC, Mil (NL), LA (AL), LA (NL), Ari, Hou (AL) |
Who was the first pitcher to lose three World Series games?
During the 1981 World Series, pitcher George Frazier of the Yankees achieved the dubious distinction of losing three games. He was the first to drop three unintentionally (Claude Williams of the infamous Black Sox lost a trio in 1919). Less rare, but nevertheless a pitching achievement to be proud of, is winning three games in a single Series.
Who had the best World Series performance ever by a pitcher?
While statistics indicate that Christy Mathewson’s three shutouts in the 1905 Series were the best overall Series performance ever by a pitcher, an argument can be made on Coveleski’s behalf.
Who was the best pitcher in the 1905 World Series?
Christy Mathewson, 1905 World Series At the dawn of the 20th century, New York Giants hurler Mathewson ranked as the game’s greatest pitcher. The right-hander’s shining moment came in the 1905 World Series, when threw a record three consecutive shutouts in six days against the Philadelphia Athletics, a mark that has never been matched.
How did the 2001 Yankees win the World Series?
The 2001 Yankees were favored to win their fifth World Series title in six years, but then they ran into the Diamondbacks’ Johnson. Making his Series debut, the then-38-year-old overwhelmed the Bronx Bombers with his blazing fastball and legendary slider, whiffing 11 in a Game 2 shutout.
