Two of this year’s HOF picks figure in this quiz, as does an active pitcher who, perhaps surprisingly, is still looking for a place to play next season.
What seasonal pitching accomplishment has been recorded by only these live ball era pitchers?
| Rk | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens |
| 2 | Lefty Grove |
| 3 | Randy Johnson |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax |
| 5 | Curt Schilling |
| 6 | Max Scherzer |
| 7 | Pedro Martinez |
| 8 | Don Newcombe |
| 9 | Sal Maglie |
| 10 | Spud Chandler |
| 11 | Red Ruffing |
Congratulations to Richard Chester, Joseph and mosc who teamed up to identify that only these pitchers have consecutive 200 IP seasons since 1920 with a .750 winning percentage and a 125 ERA+. Red Ruffing may be the most surprising name on the list given that he also had consecutive seasons with 30 decisions and a winning percentage under .300 (the only pitcher with two such campaigns, consecutive or otherwise). More after the jump.
Here are those seasons.
| Rk | Name | Yrs | Seasons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 2 | 1997-98 | Ind. Seasons |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 4 | 1928-31 | Ind. Seasons |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 2 | 2001-02 | Ind. Seasons |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 4 | 1963-66 | Ind. Seasons |
| 5 | Curt Schilling | 2 | 2001-02 | Ind. Seasons |
| 6 | Max Scherzer | 2 | 2013-14 | Ind. Seasons |
| 7 | Pedro Martinez | 2 | 1999-2000 | Ind. Seasons |
| 8 | Don Newcombe | 2 | 1955-56 | Ind. Seasons |
| 9 | Sal Maglie | 2 | 1950-51 | Ind. Seasons |
| 10 | Spud Chandler | 2 | 1942-43 | Ind. Seasons |
| 11 | Red Ruffing | 2 | 1938-39 | Ind. Seasons |
