In light of the Yankees’ Roger Clemens notching his 350th win last night against the Twins, I wondered what was more impressive – a hitter who reaches 700 home runs or a pitcher who achieves 350 wins.
All considered equal, I think the pitcher winning 350 games is more impressive and it has nothing to do with hitters possibly using roids. Winning just one game takes not only a pitcher being on the top of his game, but the catcher, defense and offense being stellar as well. A poorly called game by a catcher alone could screw a pitcher out of a win, not too mention if a guy goes out, throws a gem and still loses because lack of run support.
A 700 home run player could also be a .250 hitter, which doesn’t say much for him being well rounded. Chicks may still dig the long ball, but a pitcher who can claim 350 wins in a career is more impressive in my eyes with all that factors into a victory.
