The playoffs, whether fair or not, determine a lot in terms of historical value for both baseball fans and writers alike. Why should it not? It is obviously the most important games a player can play in, the nation is watching, and a great performance can turn any mediocre player like David Eckstein or Don Larsen into a folk hero.
As mentioned in my previous article on this topic, it is also where Jack Morris built his own Hall of Fame case, with his many supporters pointing to his epic 10 inning performance in the 1991 World Series. Undeniably, it was a great moment.
However, Blyleven, outside of innings pitched, was a far better postseason pitcher than Jack Morris. For his career, Blyleven threw 47 1/3 innings in the postseason, recording a 5-1 record, a 2.47 ERA, a 1.077 WHIP, ...
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The Blyleven Series Part Two: Bert’s Big Postseason Moment
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Joe Regan in MLBComments Off on The Blyleven Series Part Two: Bert’s Big Postseason Moment