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Feb 19, 2013 · He brought to the mound beauty, individuality and class.”. — Bob Stevens in “Baseball’s Greatest Quotes” (1982) Except for Sandy Koufax, who was otherworldly, Juan Marichal was the best pitcher — certainly the best right-hander — of the 1960s. His 191 wins exceeds Bob Gibson ’s second-place 164 by a huge margin.
Oct 13, 2023 · Walks in the fifth and seventh innings separated him from a perfect game. 8. The groovy '60s. 1960-69. In the 1960s, Marichal maintained a prominent spot in the pantheon of masterly starting pitchers, an assemblage that featured Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale of the Dodgers and Bob Gibson of the Cardinals.
Sep 25, 2020 · Not every pitcher starts his career on a high note, but Juan Marichal certainly did. The first major-leaguer he faced — Phillies shortstop Ruben Amaro — took a called third strike. Amaro was the first — and last — of 19 consecutive batters Marichal retired to begin his initial game on the mound for the San Francisco Giants.
