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Old 05-09-2012, 06:34 AM   #169
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Re: Poll: Best MLB Starting Pitcher (All Time)

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Originally Posted by mdmarvich View Post
Comparing a few *select* stats between Gibson and Maddux

Complete Games - 109 Maddux vs 255 Gibson (gibson only played 17 years vs Maddux 23 years)
Shutouts - 35 Maddux vs 56 Gibson
ERA - 3.16 Maddux vs 2.91 Gibson

Postseason - 11-14, 3.27ERA Maddux vs 7-2, 1.89ERA Gibson


I'd say he definitely belongs on top 10 list of all time pitchers.
Different eras, though. Gibson pitched in pitcher's era while Maddux was in a hitter's era. Several guys compare stats wise close to Gibson or better like Koufax, while very few did what Maddux did. Maybe Pedro, Randy or a ped clemens. CG are hard to measure due to the advent of closers and specialty guys. When you add in postseason, they are not close. That's where my biggest issue with Maddux was.

Believe me, I am not knocking Gibson. His 1968 season was an all time season. It's a crime he lost 9 games that year.
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