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Bob Forsch, a right-handed pitcher, spent the majority of his Major League Baseball career with the St. Louis Cardinals, becoming a familiar face on the mound for the team. Born on January 13, 1950, in Sacramento, California, Forsch was drafted by the Cardinals in the 26th round of the 1968 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut on
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Bob Forsch ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Pitching Skills
Stamina
66%
Clutch
45%
H/9
50%
HR/9
57%
K/9
26%
BB/9
73%
Velocity
26%
Control
36%
Break
31%
Fielding
80%
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
17%
Power
51%
Bunting
90%
Drag
57%
Vision
44%
Discipline
5%
Clutch
17%
Durability
50%
Speed
24%
Arm Str
50%
Arm Acc
50%
Reaction
92%
Fielding
80%
Stealing
18%
Baserunning
21%
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1982 St. Louis Cardinals Celebration & Highlights / In 1982, the sports broadcasting landscape was graced by the iconic voice of Jack Buck, whose vivid narrations and heartfelt enthusiasm captured the essence of baseball like few others could. This particular year was momentous for Jack Buck and the St. Louis Cardinals, as it marked a significant period in both their trajectories. Buck, having been the voice of the Cardinals since the late 1950s, brought not just experience but a deep connection to the team and its fanbase to his broadcasts. The 1982 season saw the Cardinals clinch their first World Series title since 1967, a victory that was not just a win but a resurgence of the team's prominence in Major League Baseball.
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