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5 Best Records Orioles GOAT Pitcher Jim Palmer Has
Baltimore Orioles SP Jim Palmer is undoubtedly the best pitcher in franchise history with numerous facts and highlights to prove it
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Jim Palmer is one of the greatest Pitchers of all-time and undoubtedly the best Starting Pitcher in Baltimore Orioles history. The 19-year MLB veteran was a durable and consistent innings-eater, helping the Orioles win the World Series three times. Palmer’s legacy is cemented as an elite ace that pitched numerous big games for Baltimore. Cooperstown was made for pitchers like Jim Palmer.
The Hall of Famer has over 2,000 strikeouts and sported a 2.86 ERA during his tenure in the big leagues. Palmer has a respectable resume that includes three Cy Young Awards, four Gold Gloves, and a No-Hitter, in addition to his World Series Championships. There won’t be another pitcher like Jim Palmer in Baltimore Orioles history as a Pitcher would need long-term success to go near Palmer’s numbers and BAL hasn’t had anything like that since the HOF’s retirement in 1984.
Here are the 5 most interesting facts about Jim Palmer:
Jim Palmer was one of the best pitchers of all time
The former Baltimore ace owns almost all of the pitching records in franchise history
Jim Palmer’s Orioles records:
Palmer ranks far ahead of other Orioles pitchers in strikeout totals
Most career K’s in Baltimore Orioles history:
Jim Palmer won a lot of games in his MLB career
Most career Wins in Baltimore Orioles history:
Jim Palmer consistently ate up innings as he stayed throwing strikes
Most career IP in Baltimore Orioles history:
Jim Palmer was an Orioles Legend
Jim Palmer’s HOF resume:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 17, 2021
- 6x All-Star
- 4x Gold Glove Award
- 3x World Series Champion
- 3x AL Cy Young
- 3x AL Wins leader
- 2x AL ERA leader
-#22 retired by #Orioles
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Jim Palmer’s #Orioles records:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 17, 2021
- Cy Young Awards (3)
- Career Wins (268)
- Career GP (558)
- Career IP (3,948.0)
- Career Ks (2,212)
- Career GS (521)
- Career CG (211)
- Carder SHO (53)
- Season SHO (10)
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Most career Ks in Baltimore #Orioles history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 17, 2021
1. Jim Palmer (2,212)
2. Mike Mussina (1,535)
3. Dave McNally (1,476)
4. Mike Flanagan (1,297)
5. Mike Cuellar (1,011)
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Most career Wins in Baltimore #Orioles history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 17, 2021
1. Jim Palmer (268)
2. Dave McNally (181)
3. Mike Mussina (147)
4. Mike Cuellar (143)
5. Mike Flanagan (141)
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Most career IP in Baltimore #Orioles history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 17, 2021
1. Jim Palmer (3,948.0)
2. Dave McNally (2,652.2)
3. Mike Flanagan (2,317.2)
4. Jack Powell (2,229.2)
5. Scott McGregor (2,140.2)
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