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Ted ZanidakisI agree with you, you go with Roberts when you need a righthander, and if the situation called for a Southpaw you go with Spahn.
But, I chose Koufax because I knew he would be great. He was only 19 years old when he started and it took him several years to
develop and some good coaching to become the star he was.
Right from the beginning it was evident that Koufax would become a very effective pitcher. His pitching mechanics (motion) and
delivery were very deceiving to the batters. He would coil up his 6:2 frame and then uncoil it like no other pitcher I've ever seen.
You have to see films of his pitching style to appreciate what I am saying. Yes, just like Nolan Ryan, Koufax was wild in his first
few years. He had as many Walks as Strikeouts, but gradually he gained his control and his K's to BB ratio was an amazing 5 to 1.
I'll take Koufax on my team any time, any day, any year.....I hope you are reading this Gil.
TED Z