In Mark's starting rotation thread, someone mentioned Billy Wagner's name. I followed by saying he does not get enough HOF consideration. It was an uninformed opinion.
The facts:
15 seasons
2.31 career ERA ( Lee Smith 3.03)
422 career saves
Of pitchers having thrown a Min. of 800 innings
11.9 K's per 9, Highest in history
33.2% K rate of hitters faced, Highest in history
5.9 hits allowed per 9, Lowest in history
final season w Braves in 2010 - a 1.43 ERA
In 2002 w Astros, threw 159 pitches over 100 mph
next closest player was Bartolo Colon w 12
WOW - this dude was crazy good and should be in the HOF easily
The facts:
15 seasons
2.31 career ERA ( Lee Smith 3.03)
422 career saves
Of pitchers having thrown a Min. of 800 innings
11.9 K's per 9, Highest in history
33.2% K rate of hitters faced, Highest in history
5.9 hits allowed per 9, Lowest in history
final season w Braves in 2010 - a 1.43 ERA
In 2002 w Astros, threw 159 pitches over 100 mph
next closest player was Bartolo Colon w 12
WOW - this dude was crazy good and should be in the HOF easily
