May 25, 200520 yr I remember reading an article in either SI or ESPN back in maybe 2001 or 2002 about comparisons for some young, promising pitchers at the time. I remember in that one they compared Wood to Nolan Ryan. But one from that article that always stuck in my mind was that they said Buehrle was projected to be the next David Cone. Here's an article about DC's career: http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlib.../Cone_David.stm and one with the breakdown of his stats: http://slam.canoe.ca/BaseballGreatPerforma..._conestats.html Something interesting is that they're both from Missouri. Anyway, I thought it was a pretty decent comparison, considering how Buehrle has played out the last few years. Anybody have any other good comparisons?
May 25, 200520 yr He's similiar to... Mark Buehrle. I think the guy is his own pitcher - he doesn't need to model off of anyone else.
May 25, 200520 yr QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ May 25, 2005 -> 10:24 AM) I always refer to him as a left-handed Greg Maddux. I think he is too.
May 25, 200520 yr QUOTE(Cubs Suck23 @ May 25, 2005 -> 11:49 AM) I remember Bill Gleason saying that Buehrle is very similar to Sandy Koufax Sandy Koufax? how's that? Everything I have ever read about Sandy, Mark sounds nothing like him.
May 25, 200520 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 25, 2005 -> 10:53 AM) Sandy Koufax? how's that? Everything I have ever read about Sandy, Mark sounds nothing like him. I really dont see that at all...If were gonna go in the way back machine I would have to say Warren Spahn is a better comparison...But now I'm just pulling names out of a hat...
May 25, 200520 yr From what I've heard, Koufax was more dominant. MB = Maddux is a better comparison. Consistent, consistent, consistent. Always prepared. Always around the plate. Always solid. What more could you want?
May 25, 200520 yr QUOTE(Middle Buffalo @ May 25, 2005 -> 12:07 PM) From what I've heard, Koufax was more dominant. MB = Maddux is a better comparison. Consistent, consistent, consistent. Always prepared. Always around the plate. Always solid. What more could you want? I do like the lefty Maddux comparision. That is very solid.
May 25, 200520 yr The Jimmy Key comparison is also solid. Not having dominant stuff, but is tough and gets the job done.
May 25, 200520 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 25, 2005 -> 01:08 PM) I do like the lefty Maddux comparision. That is very solid. Yeah, I'm pretty awesome.
May 25, 200520 yr I have never seen Billy Pierce pitch but is he a similar pitcher to Buehrle. anyone know.
May 25, 200520 yr QUOTE(Cubs Suck23 @ May 25, 2005 -> 12:17 PM) I have never seen Billy Pierce pitch but is he a similar pitcher to Buehrle. anyone know. That brings another lefty mind ... Whitey Ford.
May 25, 200520 yr Speaking of Pierce he should be in the HOF if he played in NY he would already be in
May 25, 200520 yr QUOTE(Cubs Suck23 @ May 25, 2005 -> 12:21 PM) Speaking of Pierce he should be in the HOF if he played in NY he would already be in That's exactly why the mention of Pierce brought Ford to my mind. Compare their stats.
May 25, 200520 yr Jimmy Key was the most underrated pitcher of his time. That alone sounds a lot like Marky
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