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Ron Guidry, my favorite player when I was in college, was not an overpowering pitcher. He was a little guy--only 5'9" and 160 pounds--so he had to dominate hitters through his wile and not necessarily blowing the ball by them. He had a wicked sharp slider, but he did also throw a mean fastball, without which he could not have had the success he did in the 1978 season, when he won the AL Cy Young Award.
In 1978, Ron Guidry pitched in 35 games for the New York Yankees, with an ERA of 1.74. He started all games and finished 0, pitching a total of 16 complete games. He threw 9 shutouts and recorded no saves, ending up with 25 wins and 3 losses.
He pitched a total of 821 outs, facing 1057 batters. He gave up 187 hits and 53 earned runs, including 13 home runs. He struck out 248 batters and walked 72.
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What is the birth name of Ron Guidry?
Ron Guidry's birth name is Guidry, Ronald Ames.
How tall is Ron Guidry?
According to Baseball Reference, Ron Guidry is 5' 11''.
When was Ron Guidry born?
Ron Guidry was born on August 28, 1950, in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA.
What nicknames does Ron Guidry go by?
Ron Guidry goes by Louisiana Lightning, The Ragin' Cajun, and Gator.
When and where was baseball player Ron Guidry born?
Ron Guidry was born August 28, 1950, in Lafayette, LA, USA.
What is Ron Guidry's nickname?
Louisiana Lightning
Which Yankees is known as Louisiana Lightning?
Ron Guidry
What was the height of New York Yankees pitcher Ron Guidry?
Ron Guidry stood five feet nine inches. This exceptional for most major league pitchers.
What are baseball player Ron Guidry's physical stats?
Ron Guidry is 5 feet 11 inches tall. He weighs 161 pounds. He bats left and throws left.
What Major League Baseball record did Ron Guidry establish in 1978?
Ron Guidry posted a .893 winning percentage which was the highest in baseball history by a 20 game winner.
What method did the New York Yankees use to acquire pitcher Ron Guidry?
To acquire the pitching potential of Ron Guidry, the New York Yankees selected him in the third round of the free agent draft.
How many wind did ron guidry have in his winningest season as a Yankee pitcher?
Guidry won the Cy Young Award in 1978 with a 25-and-3 record.
