Cliff Lee's amazing streak of IP and walks

[leatherman]

Since 1920, there have only been 4 pitchers who have tossed at least 8 innings, while walking one or none, for 8 straight games:

Fergie Jenkins in 1974
Mort Cooper in 1942
Red Lucas in 1932

Here is Lee's current streak: http://www.baseball-reference.com/playe ... 04-211-sum

Jon Matlack did it for 8 straight STARTS in 1978, but had two relief appearances tucked in: http://www.baseball-reference.com/playe ... 20,222,sum
Similarly, Robin Roberts did it for 8 straight STARTS in 1952, but had one relief appearance during the streak: http://www.baseball-reference.com/playe ... 76,177,sum
And again, Wilbur Cooper had an 8 START streak in 1924 that was interrupted by a relief appearance: http://www.baseball-reference.com/playe ... 60,461,sum

Mort Cooper's streak was actually 10 straight starts, but like Matlack, Roberts, and Wilbur Cooper, he had a relief appearance (between the 2nd and 3rd starts).

David

 

[scooter2374]

That's crazy. I knew he had pinpoint control, but everybody gets wild once in awhile. The last starter I remember even being close to that kinda control is Boomer Wells.

 

[cgilmo]

Since the trade: Cliff Lee 25k 1 bb Justin Smoak 22k 1 bb

 

[jlyles]

As a Rangers fan, I am really enjoying watching Cliff Lee pitch. Although I could do without the broadcasters slobbering on his sack EVERY SINGLE GAME even when he doesn't pitch.

 

[Topnotchsy]

Only reason it's not 11 games was he "only" went 7 innings one game.

 

[scooter2374]

Since the trade: Cliff Lee 25k 1 bb Justin Smoak 22k 1 bb

LOL. You mean they aren't the same thing?

 

[vwnut13]

Since the trade: Cliff Lee 25k 1 bb Justin Smoak 22k 1 bb

hey, you putting down Smoak, he's the best player to walk the earth.

 

[leatherman]

Only reason it's not 11 games was he "only" went 7 innings one game.

If we change the parameters to 7 innings, Carlos Silva had a 10 game streak in 2005. And another 9 game streak. In 2005. Wow.

With those parameter's, Lee's 11 game streak is still the longest since Jenkins did 12 straight in 1974.

The only other player with 10 or more straight is Pete Alexander, who had an 11 game streak in 1923 and a 10 game streak in 1924.

 

[stu]

Lee's only walk with the Rangers was an intentional walk.

 

[scotty21690]

Since the trade: Cliff Lee 25k 1 bb Justin Smoak 22k 1 bb

Wow, looked like that trade worked out well on both ends!

Oh wait, Justin Smoak is not a pitcher???


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OK I retract my statement!

 

[bowmanchromeandorr]

Since the trade: Cliff Lee 25k 1 bb Justin Smoak 22k 1 bb

comparable numbers right?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!? :lol: