Lefty Gomez

Vernon Louis " Lefty " Gomez ( * November 26, 1908 in Rodeo, California, † 17 February 1989 in Greenbrae, California ) was an American baseball player in Major League Baseball. His nickname was Goofy and The Gay Castillion.

Biography

The New York Yankees committed Lefty Gomez in 1929 by the San Francisco Seals, a team of the Pacific Coast League for $ 35,000. The left-handed pitcher was formed together with the right-handed Red Ruffing the thrower core of the Yankees in the 30s. His outstanding year in 1934, this season he led the American League in seven categories. He reached among other 26 wins, a 2.33 ERA and 158 strikeouts. With 189 victories in his career, he is # 3 on the all-time best list of the Yankees. He won 6 games of the World Series without defeat. At the All-Star games, he won three times in defeat.

Trouble with his throwing arm accompanied him in his entire career. So he had to leave the pitcher, who worked with power and speed will be converted to a pitcher who worked more with finesse. Gomez, who was known for his humorous way, gave the following comment: " I throw still just as hard and fast as before, but the ball comes slowly to its destination ." In 1941, he threw a shutout and allowed this 11 Walks. This is to date the largest number of walks in a shutout. Although he was not very good as a hitter, the first RBI succeeded at an All -Star game just as the decisive RBI in the World Series 1937.

After his career with the Yankees in 1943, he threw one more game for the Washington Senators. After the defeat he was attributed in this game, he ended his career.

1972 elected him the Veterans Committee in the Baseball Hall of Fame. On 2 August 1987, he got together with Whitey Ford a plaque in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium.

His positions as a player

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