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[flyingillini]

There's a new righty in town!

Welcome to St. Louis, Hunter Dobbins!

 

[flyingillini]

In an era where 25–30% is considered impressive, Yadi lived in his own league. Over the course of his 19-year career, Yadi threw out 40.21% of attempted base stealers — that’s elite!

But it wasn’t just about the caught-stealing numbers — it was the reputation. The way he shut down the run game without even making a throw. The way teams stopped trying. And when they did go for it? Yadi made ‘em pay.
40.21%. Forever a Wall Behind the Plate

 

[flyingillini]

People can put all the asterisks they want, but McGwire and Sosa saved baseball in 1998 and deserve all the thanks for that