Mickey Lolich Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Baseball, Health, Hall of Fame and Net Worth
Lolich’s legacy proves that he is undoubtedly a fine baseballer as outlined in the following accomplishments
- His 2,679 strikeouts is the second-most in AL history by a left-hander.
- His 2,832 career strikeouts in both leagues ranked in the top 10 in major league history when he retired in 1979.
- His 1,538 batters faced in 1971 was the most in the majors since George Uhle faced 1,548
- His 29 complete games in 1971 was the highest in the AL since Bob Feller’s 36 in 1946.
- In the 1965–74 decade, he struck out more (2,245) than any other major league pitcher. Bob Gibson was second with 2,117 during the same period.
- In the same decade, he was second in major league innings pitched (2,744+2⁄3) to Gaylord Perry’s 2,978.
- In the same decade, he had more wins (172) than any other AL pitcher. Gaylord Perry led the majors with 182.
- In the same decade, he threw more complete games (155) than any other AL hurler.
- He is the only left-hander with three complete World Series games in the same Series.
