Posted By:
Darren J DuetJay,
In this mono-a-mano match-up (pitcher vs. batter), there are several ways that a batter may win and several ways a pitcher may win. How does a pitcher undeniabley and emphatically win the match-up? A STRIKEOUT. How does a batter? A HOMERUN.
That is why Nolan Ryan is among the great pitchers of all time--he emphatically won that match-up many more times than anyone else. IF he had played with winning teams, we would not have to defend his status.
The same holds true for Mark McGwire (or Mcguire).....just that he is a hitter, follow me?