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Originally Posted by CaramonLS
Not quite. Maddux didn't have the velocity like other pitchers did, but his movement was filthy and he had pinpoint control.
No doubt he should be unanimous, but then again 8 writers didn't even vote for Cal Ripkin on the first ballot.
One of the greatest pitchers ever. He is a top 5 all time guy.
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Ya, I was only referring to his velocity. His ability to hit his spots was, according to some unparalleled, which along with his ability to out think hitters made him very successful for two decades.
The stat of Maddux's that I love, which often gets overlooked is his 17 straight seasons of 15+ wins... (and 16 of 17 seasons). That's unbelievable.