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John Montefusco, often referred to by his nickname "The Count," made a memorable entrance into Major League Baseball with the San Francisco Giants. Born on May 25, 1950, in Long Branch, New Jersey, Montefusco's journey to the majors began when he was drafted by the Giants in the 15th round of the 1972 amateur draft. His right-handed pitching
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how John Montefusco 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
64%
Clutch
62%
H/9
60%
HR/9
53%
K/9
66%
BB/9
68%
Velocity
66%
Control
76%
Break
71%
Fielding
33%
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
1%
Power
40%
Bunting
59%
Drag
36%
Vision
1%
Discipline
26%
Clutch
2%
Durability
50%
Speed
13%
Arm Str
50%
Arm Acc
50%
Reaction
79%
Fielding
33%
Stealing
13%
Baserunning
13%
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On a sunny day at Stade Olympique on May 4, 1980, the San Francisco Giants...
1980 San Francisco Giants vs Montreal Expos - Radio Broadcast / On a sunny day at Stade Olympique on May 4, 1980, the San Francisco Giants faced off against the Montreal Expos in a match that saw starting pitchers John Montefusco for the Giants and Steve Rogers for the Expos. At this point in the season, both teams were aiming to improve their standings, with the Giants looking to leverage their offensive strengths and the Expos hoping to capitalize on their home-field advantage. The game not only featured these seasoned pitchers but also notable players like Jack Clark and Willie McCovey for the Giants, each bringing a season of mixed successes and challenges that added layers to the day’s expectations.
The game unfolded with the Giants setting a strong pace, initiating their scoring in the very first inning and gradually building their lead. Key offensive plays included a double by Terry Whitfield that drove in two runs early, setting the tone for the Giants. The middle innings remained relatively quiet, with both teams' pitchers working hard to stifle batters. However, the Giants broke through again in the seventh and eighth innings, significantly extending their lead thanks to strategic hits and capitalizing on an error by the Expos’ Warren Cromartie. This surge was highlighted by important RBIs from players like Jack Clark, who continued to be instrumental throughout the game.
The final score of 8-4 reflected a well-earned victory for the Giants, with the Expos unable to close the gap despite late efforts including a double by Ron LeFlore that spurred a brief rally. This game mirrored broader seasonal trends for both teams, with the Giants showing flashes of the potential that often went unrealized throughout the season, while the Expos grappled with consistency.
