July 25, 1975

[kairos12]

On this date brothers Jim and Gaylord Perry both had a record of 215-174.

[Brother Buzz]

1. I truly dig how you come up with the unpossible stats!

Did Jim throw a spitball?

On July 3, 1973, brothers Gaylord Perry (Indians) and Jim Perry (Tigers) pitched against each other for the only regular season game in their careers. Neither finished the game, but Gaylord was charged with the 5–4 loss.

[kairos12]

2. Thanks Brother Buzz

One book I find them in is Joe Posnanski's "The Baseball 100." It's his countdown of the top 100 players, strictly his opinion. I won't spoil it and tell you who he has at Number One. Kind of surprised me.

It's full of great stories and stats. About 3 or 4 pages per player. I am enjoying immensely.

[Brother Buzz]

3. I peeked at that list and would kinda agree with you

BUT, Charles Einstein's magnum opus, Willie's Time: A memoir made a compelling argument just why he was so good.

Hell, Posnanski's number 56, Joe DiMaggio, agreed, "the closest thing you can come to perfection."

[kairos12]

4. I always argue The Babe was the best ever.

Combination of pitcher and hitter over his career is untouchable.

Crazy stat-he stole home more times than Ricky Henderson.