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Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Head of User Experience at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB pitcher Rick "Big Daddy" Reuschel. First, Adam and Jim discuss how WAR essentially makes or breaks Reuschel's HOF candidacy (8:11) . Next, they cover Reuschel's 1977 MLB season with the Chicago Cubs, how he compares to HOF pitchers Jim Kaat and Bert Blyleven, and just how bad of teams Reuschel played on during his career (17:14). Finally, Adam and Jim take a look at where Reuschel ranks among the best pitchers of the 1970s (46:14), before they both state whether or not they believe Reuschel deserves a plaque in Cooperstown (58:39).
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Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Head of User Experience at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB pitcher Rick "Big Daddy" Reuschel. First, Adam and Jim discuss how WAR essentially makes or breaks Reuschel's HOF candidacy (8:11) . Next, they cover Reuschel's 1977 MLB season with the Chicago Cubs, how he compares to HOF pitchers Jim Kaat and Bert Blyleven, and just how bad of teams Reuschel played on during his career (17:14). Finally, Adam and Jim take a look at where Reuschel ranks among the best pitchers of the 1970s (46:14), before they both state whether or not they believe Reuschel deserves a plaque in Cooperstown (58:39).
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