The big three: Mathewson, Johnson, Young

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Posted By: Albie O'Hanian

BTW-
In the 1905 World Series Mathewson went 3-0 and beat Bender and Plank with shutouts.
In the 1911 World Series he split with Bender and lost an 11 inning game while posting a 2.00 e.r.a.
In the 1912 World Series he posted a 1.26 e.r.a even though he lost both of his starts.
In the 1913 World Series he split with Plank while posting a 0.95 earned run average.
His performances would certainly qualify him as a big game pithcer. In fact it would be difficult to find a better post-season pitcher given the quality of the pitching match-ups.
I am always against the subjective judgements that remember only the great outings. Bob Gibson was a superb pitcher in the World Series and his big game status is legendary but he lost quite a few "big games" in his career. He was tough and a great pitcher but those that saw him pitch game seven in 64,67,and 68 almost bring out mythical characteristics about him.