If Wakefield makes it in the hall, he will actually be the only pitcher to be in there who's age as a ballplayer was a higher number than the speed of his pitch.
The closest right now has to be Phil Neikro who played till age 48 and threw about 65 mph, whereas Wakefield will play till he's 54 and throw about 51 mph..
The closest right now has to be Phil Neikro who played till age 48 and threw about 65 mph, whereas Wakefield will play till he's 54 and throw about 51 mph..
So your saying that he doesnt even have to pitch until he is 60 to net 300 wins. COOL!
His 1.2 innings of scoreless ball today after starting just 2 days ago is a testiment to his HOF status. If somehow the Red Sox should win the World Series this year, shoot.... I would consider him a first ballot HOFer if he never threw another pitch after this season.
His 1.2 innings of scoreless ball today after starting just 2 days ago is a testiment to his HOF status. If somehow the Red Sox should win the World Series this year, shoot.... I would consider him a first ballot HOFer if he never threw another pitch after this season.
Look At Jessie Orosco, That guy is 46-47 years old plans to pitch from what I hear til' he is 50 then retire. Nolan Ryan never threw the knuckleball but lasted til' he was 45 years old I think til' he decided to retired.
Wil, you seem to be expert on the players ages, Just curious how old was Knuckleball Pitcher Charlie Hough when he retired, Wasn't he something like 48 years old when he retired?
Wil, you seem to be expert on the players ages, Just curious how old was Knuckleball Pitcher Charlie Hough when he retired, Wasn't he something like 48 years old when he retired?
