Call It The Greg Maddux Award?

Wolf Hopper · 08-04-2003, 08:24 AM

Greg Maddux has won 15+ games for 15 years in a row - - 1988 to 2002. The only other pitcher to do this 15 years in a row was Cy Young. Maddux needs 5 more wins this year to set the all time record. Think he'll do it?

Here's the list coming into this season:

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Most seasons in a row with WINS >= 15

T1   Cy Young                 1891-05   15   
T1   Greg Maddux              1988-02   15   
3    Gaylord Perry            1966-78   13   
4    Christy Mathewson        1903-14   12   
T5   Pud Galvin               1879-89   11   
T5   Warren Spahn             1953-63   11   
T7   Tim Keefe                1881-90   10   
T7   Kid Nichols              1890-99   10   
T7   Walter Johnson           1910-19   10   
T10  John Clarkson            1885-93    9   
T10  Joe McGinnity            1899-07    9   
T10  George Mullin            1903-11    9   
T10  Bob Lemon                1948-56    9

sweaver · 08-04-2003, 10:34 AM

Maddux will have to pitch better to do that. Still, he is one of the greatest ever. I wouldn't rank him above Cy Young, but then again, maybe it should be the "Walter Johnson Award."

Craig S. · 08-04-2003, 10:47 AM

Besides Maddux and Perry, who in the last half-century has put together a streak of 15+ in even a 7-season span? That's what's most impressive about his consistency.

Of course, consistency doesn't necessarily make you the greatest, and I don't think Cy Young has to worry about being displaced on the front of the trophy.

Wolf Hopper · 08-04-2003, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig S.

Besides Maddux and Perry, who in the last half-century has put together a streak of 15+ in even a 7-season span? That's what's most impressive about his consistency.

Excellent point.

KCBOOMER · 08-04-2003, 03:50 PM

Consecutive seasons stats are kind of spurious anyway.

Wolf Hopper · 08-04-2003, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KCBOOMER

Consecutive seasons stats are kind of spurious anyway.

They don't show consistency?

JamesI · 08-04-2003, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf Hopper

They don't show consistency?

They're arbitrary. How does the stats change if you make it 14 wins or 16 wins?

Wolf Hopper · 08-04-2003, 05:40 PM

I agree if you change the number of wins, the stats will change. Picking the right "number" is impossible 'tho. Who's to say what's right?

08-04-2003, 08:24 AM	#1
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	Call It The Greg Maddux Award? Greg Maddux has won 15+ games for 15 years in a row - - 1988 to 2002. The only other pitcher to do this 15 years in a row was Cy Young. Maddux needs 5 more wins this year to set the all time record. Think he'll do it? Here's the list coming into this season: Code: Most seasons in a row with WINS >= 15 T1 Cy Young 1891-05 15 T1 Greg Maddux 1988-02 15 3 Gaylord Perry 1966-78 13 4 Christy Mathewson 1903-14 12 T5 Pud Galvin 1879-89 11 T5 Warren Spahn 1953-63 11 T7 Tim Keefe 1881-90 10 T7 Kid Nichols 1890-99 10 T7 Walter Johnson 1910-19 10 T10 John Clarkson 1885-93 9 T10 Joe McGinnity 1899-07 9 T10 George Mullin 1903-11 9 T10 Bob Lemon 1948-56 9 __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

08-04-2003, 03:50 PM	#5
KCBOOMER NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Home of the T-Bones Posts: 11,116	Consecutive seasons stats are kind of spurious anyway. __________________ KCBOOMER *Buck O'Neil: The Monarch of Baseball*

08-04-2003, 05:40 PM	#8
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	I agree if you change the number of wins, the stats will change. Picking the right "number" is impossible 'tho. Who's to say what's right? __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

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08-04-2003, 10:34 AM	#2
sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	Maddux will have to pitch better to do that. Still, he is one of the greatest ever. I wouldn't rank him above Cy Young, but then again, maybe it should be the "Walter Johnson Award."

08-04-2003, 10:47 AM	#3
Craig S. Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,330	Besides Maddux and Perry, who in the last half-century has put together a streak of 15+ in even a 7-season span? That's what's most impressive about his consistency. Of course, consistency doesn't necessarily make you the greatest, and I don't think Cy Young has to worry about being displaced on the front of the trophy.

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