DUBIOUS DISTINCTIONS -- January 11

Which is the last pitcher to lose 20 games in a season twice?

A. Al Jackson
B. Bobo Newsom
C. Roger Craig
D. Wilbur Wood
E. Phil Niekro



BASEBALL BIRTHDAYS -- January 11
Max Carey (HOF)
Elmer Flick (HOF)
Schoolboy Rowe (All-Star)
Alvin Crowder (All-Star)






E. Knuckleballer Phil Niekro won 16 and lost 20 for Atlanta in 1977 and then in 1979 he won 21 and lost 20 again. The dubious distinction didn't stop him from winning 318 games and being elected to the Hall of Fame in 1997.

有趣的是，Phil Niekro 1978 和 1980 都吞了 18 敗，生涯還是可以拿到 318 勝，就跟 Cy Young 的 511-316 一樣，勝場數多敗場數也多。