SpringfieldFan Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Hey folks, with everyone looking at whether Albert Pujols can win the triple crown this year, do you realize that Esteban Loaiza in firmly in the running to win his own triple crown of sorts - a "pitcher's" triple crown? As I look at the stats this monday morning, Esteban is tied for the lead in wins (19), is third in ERA (trailing by only 0.12), and is third in strikeouts (trailing Pedro 178 to 176). Has anyone ever heard of a pitcher leading all three of these categories in a season? I honestly cannot remember it ever happening. It must be even rarer than a hitter's triple crown, since you never even hear of one for pitching. Do it, Esteban, and snag the Cy Young while you are at it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Not bad for a 5th starter that shouldn;t have made the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Hey folks, with everyone looking at whether Albert Pujols can win the triple crown this year, do you realize that Esteban Loaiza in firmly in the running to win his own triple crown of sorts - a "pitcher's" triple crown? As I look at the stats this monday morning, Esteban is tied for the lead in wins (19), is third in ERA (trailing by only 0.12), and is third in strikeouts (trailing Pedro 178 to 176). Has anyone ever heard of a pitcher leading all three of these categories in a season? I honestly cannot remember it ever happening. It must be even rarer than a hitter's triple crown, since you never even hear of one for pitching. Do it, Esteban, and snag the Cy Young while you are at it!! Roger Clemens won the Pitching Triple Crown a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 And I believe that, up to this year, Randy Johnson had won something like 4 consecutive triple crowns....it's close to that atleast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 A non-roster invitee winning a pitchers triple crown. How sweet it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Esteban would certainly win the Cy Young if he lead the league in wins, K's, and ERA. That would be awesome to see. Who knew he would be such a stud this year. Before the All-Star break, I remember hearing one of the Baseball Tonight guys saying Esteban wouldn't be able to keep it up. f*** Baseball tonight. GO SOX!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 U couldn't even make a movie outta Estaban's season. It still seems to good to be true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Hey folks, with everyone looking at whether Albert Pujols can win the triple crown this year, do you realize that Esteban Loaiza in firmly in the running to win his own triple crown of sorts - a "pitcher's" triple crown? As I look at the stats this monday morning, Esteban is tied for the lead in wins (19), is third in ERA (trailing by only 0.12), and is third in strikeouts (trailing Pedro 178 to 176). Has anyone ever heard of a pitcher leading all three of these categories in a season? I honestly cannot remember it ever happening. It must be even rarer than a hitter's triple crown, since you never even hear of one for pitching. Do it, Esteban, and snag the Cy Young while you are at it!! If ELo doesn't become CyLo, I'm throwing myself off the Michigan Ave. bridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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