he is right up there with El Tiante with how fun it was to watch him with all his quirkiness. Damn good pitcher. Unfortunately for us he turned around the '81 WS with his gutty complete game in game 3 after giving up a couple of early 2 run HR's but then went the distance on get this- 147 pitches! lol that's 2 starts now a days. RIP. Definitely way too young. I'm sure they'll be a great tribute to him Friday at DS.
he is right up there with El Tiante with how fun it was to watch him with all his quirkiness. Damn good pitcher. Unfortunately for us he turned around the '81 WS with his gutty complete game in game 3 after giving up a couple of early 2 run HR's but then went the distance on get this- 147 pitches! lol that's 2 starts now a days. RIP. Definitely way too young. I'm sure they'll be a great tribute to him Friday at DS.
That game and series ranks among my earliest memories of watching sports with my dad, I was 7 at the time. With Yanks up 2-0 I said we’re going to win! And after game 3, my dad said uh oh, they just made it a series
RIP, one of the most memorable players of our generation
am a long-time Dodgers fan and remember Fernandomania well. He was terrific, especially during the 81 WS. He was also a pretty good hitter for a pitcher. He made baseball exciting again.
RIP. God bless. Prayers to his family and friends.
oh man, my dad hated George Frazier for that series
but he was electrifying that year. And he was always tough to face, even after hitters found a way to attack him.
In today's baseball, no pitcher would be allowed to throw 8 complete games in his first 8 starts. So, while the game could change again, it's pretty safe to say we'll never see anything like that again.
Mostly bad after that. He was 26 in 1987 and had thrown almost 1800 MLB innings at that point, and screwballs are usually considered to be pretty tough on the arm. Not surprising that the back end of his career was rough considering that heavy workload.
When he came on the scene in 1981 as an official 20 year old
That no-no supplied one of 100 or so iconic Vin Scully calls:
"If you have a sombrero throw it in the sky!"
one of the adults had a hand held radio - remember those - and I will remember sitting around the camp fire listening to the radio give updates on both games in upstate NY.
to watch. He was (allegedly) 21 when he came up, but he pitched like a wise old veteran. Mixed pitches, changed speeds, pitched up and down and in and out. Just a pleasure to watch. He had a hell of a pick-off move and was a great fielder too.
As a 63-year old, yeah, 63 is too damn young. RIP Fernando, thanks for the memories.
to watch. He was (allegedly) 21 when he came up, but he pitched like a wise old veteran. Mixed pitches, changed speeds, pitched up and down and in and out. Just a pleasure to watch. He had a hell of a pick-off move and was a great fielder too.
As a 63-year old, yeah, 63 is too damn young. RIP Fernando, thanks for the memories.
Also won Silver Slugger as a rookie (I forgot they even gave those out for pitchers!), the guy could do it all.
but he was electrifying that year. And he was always tough to face, even after hitters found a way to attack him.
In today's baseball, no pitcher would be allowed to throw 8 complete games in his first 8 starts. So, while the game could change again, it's pretty safe to say we'll never see anything like that again.
IIRC, he started to lose his fastball which was underrated, so batters began having an "easier" time w/ him. But he was still tough as you said.
That game and series ranks among my earliest memories of watching sports with my dad, I was 7 at the time. With Yanks up 2-0 I said we’re going to win! And after game 3, my dad said uh oh, they just made it a series
RIP, one of the most memorable players of our generation
RIP
RIP. God bless. Prayers to his family and friends.
In today's baseball, no pitcher would be allowed to throw 8 complete games in his first 8 starts. So, while the game could change again, it's pretty safe to say we'll never see anything like that again.
That is incredible, even for that era
Mentioned in his wiki.
That no-no supplied one of 100 or so iconic Vin Scully calls:
"If you have a sombrero throw it in the sky!"
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When he and Dave Stewart had their no hitters
That no-no supplied one of 100 or so iconic Vin Scully calls:
"If you have a sombrero throw it in the sky!"
one of the adults had a hand held radio - remember those - and I will remember sitting around the camp fire listening to the radio give updates on both games in upstate NY.
As a 63-year old, yeah, 63 is too damn young. RIP Fernando, thanks for the memories.
As a 63-year old, yeah, 63 is too damn young. RIP Fernando, thanks for the memories.
Also won Silver Slugger as a rookie (I forgot they even gave those out for pitchers!), the guy could do it all.
Phillies pinned him with his first loss.
RIP, Fernando
In today's baseball, no pitcher would be allowed to throw 8 complete games in his first 8 starts. So, while the game could change again, it's pretty safe to say we'll never see anything like that again.
IIRC, he started to lose his fastball which was underrated, so batters began having an "easier" time w/ him. But he was still tough as you said.
I knew he was amazing to start it off but to read it like this is wild. RIP
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Talk about making an entrance.
I knew he was amazing to start it off but to read it like this is wild. RIP