The Big Train!

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The Big Train!

PostThu Oct 27, 2022 1:25 am

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Re: The Big Train!

PostThu Oct 27, 2022 8:51 am

Very cool, thanks for sharing! He was an absolute sidearmer, wow.
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Re: The Big Train!

PostThu Oct 27, 2022 2:42 pm

Just image if the Big Train had gotten to pitch for a solid team for most of his career.
For many years, the Senators were pathetic.

in 1-0 games, Walter had a 38-26 record. Both wins/losses are still ML records to date.

And he pitched 110 shutouts, a record that has a good chance of never being equaled.
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Re: The Big Train!

PostThu Oct 27, 2022 6:13 pm

It seems unlikely that pitchers today will end their careers with 110 complete games much less shutouts.
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Re: The Big Train!

PostThu Oct 27, 2022 7:58 pm



Great video and comments. How crazy he really did not exploit his legs much. I did not realize he was a full-up sidearmer either.
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Re: The Big Train!

PostWed Nov 02, 2022 7:08 pm

I always thought one of the interesting aspects of his career was his fear of hitting a batter, which Cobb said was the only reason ANYONE could hit him at all -
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Re: The Big Train!

PostSat Nov 05, 2022 11:17 am

surprised he didn't have left knee problems. like an anchor absorbing all the torque. totally diametric to Nolan Ryan using all legs.
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Re: The Big Train!

PostSat Nov 05, 2022 11:22 am

by the way. Cobb and Johnson faced off many times. Johnson said Cobb was his toughest out. Cobb's .366 BA against the Big Train speaks volumes about just how great a hitter he was.
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Re: The Big Train!

PostTue Nov 08, 2022 9:43 pm

Agree, there may be nothing that better demonstrates Cobb's greatness at the plate than that stat...
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Re: The Big Train!

PostWed Nov 09, 2022 2:19 am

That's a great pitching technique. It was a pleasure to watch.

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