Player Profile: Vida Blue

[Therion]

Today on http://therion.today.com I focus on one of two pitchers from the 70s that could hit 100 MPH with his fastball. Today I introduce you to Vida Blue.

Not as obscure as others I've featured but he is quickly fading into obscurity.

 

[IndyManning18]

Another nice blog Billy. By the way, what was the winning name for your blog??

 

[A_Pharis]

Vida Blue! Louisiana Native! Very nice!

 

[Therion]

Another nice blog Billy. By the way, what was the winning name for your blog??

For the interviews? "Batter Up: (Player Name)"

It was simple. I liked it.

 

[leatherman]

Vida Blue is one of three pitchers to record 300 strikeouts in a season and not lead the league.

1971: Blue 301 Ks, Mickey Lolich had 308. This was the only time either of them recorded 300 Ks in a season.

1997: Pedro Martinez 305 Ks, Curt Schilling 319 Ks. Incidentally this season was the closest Roger Clemens ever came to 300 Ks in a season, with 292. Randy Johnson had 291 Ks as well. 4 pitchers with over 1200 Ks!!!

2002: Curt Schilling 316 Ks, Randy Johnson 334 Ks. Obviously, the 316 Ks is the most in a season to not lead the league.



David

 

[aminors]

This is just another one of many great reads by Therion. Keep up the good work.


Anthony

 

[Therion]

Vida Blue is one of three pitchers to record 300 strikeouts in a season and not lead the league.

1971: Blue 301 Ks, Mickey Lolich had 308. This was the only time either of them recorded 300 Ks in a season.

1997: Pedro Martinez 305 Ks, Curt Schilling 319 Ks. Incidentally this season was the closest Roger Clemens ever came to 300 Ks in a season, with 292. Randy Johnson had 291 Ks as well. 4 pitchers with over 1200 Ks!!!

2002: Curt Schilling 316 Ks, Randy Johnson 334 Ks. Obviously, the 316 Ks is the most in a season to not lead the league.



David

Man, that is a crapton of Ks :lol: Great info David.

 

[bikerider60]

Great pitcher for a great 70's team........

 

[Therion]

Glad to see some love for today's profile

 

[A_Pharis]

I actually have a couple of full-sized replica signed batting helmets of Vida (one was a birthday group gift). I also have a few cards in my Louisiana PC.

 

[Therion]

I actually have a couple of full-sized replica signed batting helmets of Vida (one was a birthday group gift). I also have a few cards in my Louisiana PC.

What inspired your Louisiana collection? Just curious.

I grew up watching the Shreveport Captains.

 

[Therion]

Bump for the evening folks.

 

[Therion]

Last bump for the Night Crew.

 

[jarcar]

Great read again. I didn't know much about Vida, now I do.

 

[Therion]

Great read again. I didn't know much about Vida, now I do.

And that's my goal Glad I'm teaching some people about forgotten players.

Now I just need to come up with a banner for my blog :? :? :?

 

[Jeff D]

I was fortunate enough to just pull these from a pack (or two) of 1975 mini's from BBCE.

The Vida is a really nice looking card.

Thanks for bringing up players not as often talked about!

 

[predatorkj]

Well at least he still attends the shows here and signs.I am very happy to have met and talked to him.I was able to get him to sign a ball for me as well.Obscure = J.R. Richards.He actually did a signing a few months back but he has been out of the loop for a while from what I have heard.

 

[zep33]

I really enjoy reading these - great work!!