Who is number twelve? Author Roger Kahn wrote, "Played in the Giants chain, never escaping low minors. Why is he here? As I remarked, lists are subjective. Solovey could almost always get me out!"
Does the placement of Allie Reynolds surprise you? Casey Stengel said of Reynold's career, "the greatest two ways, which is starting and relieving."
Pete Rose once commented that: Sandy Koufax was the hardest thrower, Bob Gibson was the best competitor, and Juan Marichal was the most complete pitcher. When Gibson heard the comment he replied, "I throw harder than Sandy!" |