11-08-2021, 11:41 AM
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Peter Spaeth
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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Originally Posted by G1911
After all, he is KOUFAX seems to be the linchpin of every argument for him, consistency be damned he must be evaluated under separate standards from every other contender. It’s only been like 18 months, perhaps next year a logical, consistently applied argument will be put forth for Koufax.
Koufax had an astounding peak, an amazing talent and 4 year run, I thought. But if Spahn is “above average, at best”, then Koufax, who has less than half of Spahn career value, must be a straight up bum.
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Since you're much more statistically adept than I am you might look into the point that he benefited disproportionately from pitching in Dodger Stadium. I've seen the case made but cannot find it.
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