When did the Orioles have 4/20 game winners?
When did the Orioles have 4/20 game winners?
1971
On September 26, 1971, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer wins his 20th game of the year, becoming the fourth Orioles pitcher to win 20 games in the 1971 season. This made the 1971 Orioles pitching staff the first since that of the 1920 Chicago White Sox to field four 20-game winners.
Who was the last major league pitcher to win 20 games in a season?
Ties for the win championship are common. The most recent tie in the American League was in 2012, when Jered Weaver and David Price tied for the lead with 20 wins each, and the most recent tie in the National League was in 2011, when Ian Kennedy and Clayton Kershaw tied with 21 wins each.
Who has the most 20 win seasons?
Nine or more seasons with 20 wins
| Pitcher | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Cy Young | 15 |
| Christy Mathewson | 13 |
| Warren Spahn | 13 |
| Walter Johnson | 12 |
What MLB teams have had 4/20 game winners?
As of 2016, the 1971 Orioles are one of only two Major League Baseball clubs (the 1920 Chicago White Sox being the other) to have four 20-game winners in a season: Jim Palmer, Dave McNally, Mike Cuellar, and Pat Dobson.
Who were the 4/20 game winners for the Orioles?
Twenty-game winners are a rare breed and, in 1971, Baltimore had four of them. Dave McNally, Mike Cuellar, Jim Palmer and Pat Dobson rang up win after win as the team took the American League East title with the best rotation in baseball.
What pitcher has the most wins in one season?
Single-Season Leaders & Records for Wins
| Player (age that year) | Wins | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Old Hoss Radbourn+ (29) | 60 | 1884 |
| John Clarkson+ (23) | 53 | 1885 |
| Guy Hecker (28) | 52 | 1884 |
| John Clarkson+ (27) | 49 | 1889 |
Who threw the most no hitters?
Nolan Ryan
The pitcher who holds the record for the most no-hitters is Nolan Ryan, who threw seven in his 27-year career. His first two came exactly two months apart with the California Angels: the first on May 15, 1973, and the second on July 15.
Who was the first Orioles pitcher to win 20 games?
On September 26, 1971, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer wins his 20th game of the year, becoming the fourth Orioles pitcher to win 20 games in the 1971 season. This made the 1971 Orioles pitching staff the first since that of the 1920 Chicago White Sox to field four 20-game winners.
How many wins do the Baltimore Orioles have?
Franchise History Year Tm G W L 2021 Baltimore Orioles 83 27 56 2020 Baltimore Orioles 60 25 35 2019 Baltimore Orioles 162 54 108 2018 Baltimore Orioles 162 47 115
What’s the history of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team?
Franchise History Year Tm G W GB 2021 Baltimore Orioles 81 27 23.0 2020 Baltimore Orioles 60 25 15.0 2019 Baltimore Orioles 162 54 49.0 2018 Baltimore Orioles 162 47 61.0
What was the Baltimore Orioles pitching staff in 1971?
This made the 1971 Orioles pitching staff the first since that of the 1920 Chicago White Sox to field four 20-game winners. The Orioles began the 1971 season as the two-time defending American League champions and the defending World Series champions.