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Originally Posted by Buccaneer
Don't forget that Maddux has 2 of the 5 best Adjusted ERA+ seasons of all time.
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Legit, but what Pedro did in 2000 (a 9 to 1 K to BB ratio, something like 11 K/9, and a WHIP of 0.73 ) is beyond ridiculous - he didn't really use his defense. Picking nits with Maddux is absurd, no doubt, but his dominance was second to Pedro's - in that he relied slightly more on his defense.
Think about this: In 2000 (and 1999 offers plenty or arguments as well)
Pedro had
1) The highest K's in the league, and the highest K/rate in the league (starters qualification)
2) The 2nd lowest walk rate in the league
3) Allowed 5.31 hits per 9 IP
4) led the league in shutouts and 2nd in complete games
I always say this - Pedro in 1999 and 2000 was the pitcher people imagine Koufax was.