Career Pitching Stats
AL 1970-1984
Win-Loss
166–143
ERA
3.81
Strikeouts
1,057
WHIP
1.340
Skills Scorecard
Control
C-
Velocity
D+
Stamina
B+
Command
C-
Range
A
Fielding
A-
Career Timeline
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Aug 24, 1978Aug 24, 1978
The 1978 season for the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox was marked...
Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox - Harry Caray - Radio Broadcast / The 1978 season for the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox was marked by differing fortunes for the two teams. In August, both teams were in the thick of the competitive American League West division race.
The Kansas City Royals had a strong season, led by star players like George Brett, Hal McRae, and Amos Otis. In August, they showcased their offensive prowess, with Brett leading the charge as he went on a hitting spree. The Royals' lineup proved to be a formidable force, and they managed to maintain a solid record during the crucial month of August, positioning themselves as contenders for the division title.
On the other hand, the Chicago White Sox faced a more challenging season, struggling to find consistency in both their hitting and pitching. While they had some bright spots, such as the performance of Lamar Johnson, the team faced difficulties in August that hampered their chances of making a serious push for the playoffs.
Overall, August served as a pivotal month for both teams, with the Royals consolidating their position as playoff contenders and the White Sox encountering obstacles that made their postseason aspirations more challenging to achieve. The season rivalry between the two teams continued to unfold, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive end to the 1978 baseball season.
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Oct 9, 1977Oct 9, 1977
The decisive Game 5 of the 1977 American League Championship Series featured the New York...
1977 ALCS G5 - New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals - Radio Broadcast / The decisive Game 5 of the 1977 American League Championship Series featured the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals at Royals Stadium. The Yankees were on the brink of another World Series appearance under the leadership of manager Billy Martin, while the Royals, managed by Whitey Herzog, were determined to break through to their first-ever World Series. The Yankees sent left-hander Ron Guidry to the mound, who had been reliable throughout the season, while Kansas City countered with their veteran southpaw Paul Splittorff. Both teams were in fine form, with Kansas City relying heavily on George Brett and Hal McRae, and New York banking on their power-laden lineup, led by Thurman Munson and Reggie Jackson.
The Royals took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning, courtesy of a triple by George Brett that scored Hal McRae. Kansas City added another run in the third, with Al Cowens driving in McRae to make it 3-1. The Yankees battled back, with a key RBI single from Thurman Munson in the third inning and a clutch RBI from Reggie Jackson in the eighth inning to close the gap to 3-2. In the ninth inning, New York rallied for three runs, capitalizing on a defensive error by Brett and a critical single from Mickey Rivers. Sparky Lyle came in to shut down Kansas City's final attempts, and the Yankees secured the victory to advance to the World Series.
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