Hell, he kept his restaurant even after moving on to the Tigers, and still lives in the Big Apple. They ran alcohol from Canada thru Detroit during the Prohibition era. Maudlin, anecdotal sentiment at its best! But I think the final verdict has to be that neither team would have fared much differently with or without the Lolich/Staub trade. Lolich pitched fairly well with the Mets, in fact I recall a 2-0 shutout at Shea he pitched against the Cardinals in about two hours. The trade was a great one for the Tigers and yet another whopper in a long history of bad trades for the Mets. He had a 2.59 ERA at the end of July. But dad could never pronounce his name right; he always called him "Yo-lich" no matter how many times we corrected him. Shickhaus Franks Hell, he kept his restaurant even after moving on to the Tigers, and still lives in the Big Apple. Laura15yearoldmodel His three wins in the 1968 Series against the Cardinals were the apex of his career. NYB Buff I used to think that Lolich sucked with the Mets, but after reviewing his stats and starts from that year, he was a damn effective #4 starter. May 6, 2003 Koufax would have 175 by the All-Star Break. Mickey Lolich was born on 12 September 1940 in Portland, Oregon, USA. August 7, 2018 (thankfully returning in '81). HmmBaseball Reference.com is usually beyond redoubt, but I would say with almost unimpeachable certainty that Mickey Lolich weighed somewhere in the vicinity of 240 by the time he was huffing and puffing his way up the pitchers mound at Shea in 1976.Another awful trade, courtesy of M. Donald Grant, who couldn't wait to run Rusty Staub (coming off a team-record setting 105 RBI season) out of town, weeks after Mrs. Payson passed away. In his first full season 1964, Mickey Lolich went 18-9 an ERA of 3.26. Jay Lolich finished his career 12th on the all-time strikeout list with 2,832, second only to Steve Carlton among left-handers. Mr. Sparkle Mickey had a lifetime 3.44 ERA and 2832 strikeouts. Mickey Lolich is one of my favorite players. Lolich may have been a great pitcher once, but by 1976 he was a has-been. Peter McLain got all the publicity but Lolich got the wins in post season 1968. He had a 2.59 ERA at the end of July. Mickey Lolich did not want to come to the Mets. Staub was one of our heroes and for the Mets to trade him for a guy that owned and operated (and apparently ate often at) donut shops in the off season was gut wrenching. Mickey Lolich did not pitch badly for the Mets in 1976. The trade was a great one for the Tigers and yet another whopper in a long history of bad trades for the Mets. But in his final season with the Tigers, he became the all-time leader in strikeouts for left-handed pitchers. Stu Baron July 31, 2002 Raymond Malcuit Jr. June 30, 2019 Lolich may have gone 8-13 in 1976 but Koosman did even worse the next two years (1977 and 1978). eddiek LA-Mets Meet actress Cynthia Watros born in 1968 from Lake Orion. (Note: others featured in that section were the Knicks' Toby Knight and his wife and Rangers enforcer Nick Fotiu and his very leggy wife and kids)I also had the unfortunate opportunity to score the game against the Phillies where pitcher Larry Christensen belted TWO home runs off Lolich on a hot Sunday afternoon. pete Ken Akerman March 2, 2003 It's more than just laundry! Mickey loved his Harley. By July 1972 the Cowboys had had enough; he was traded to San Diego, then to Washington. Robert Ok, the height is correct but make no mistake,a consistent, determined winner, Mickey Lolich was in the spotlight throughout his career. The pretty ones and the ugly ones -- we have them all! Ramblin' Pete 170 pounds, maybe not but here's a fact: hurled 376 innings in the early 70's. =Chuck= He pitched over 300 innings for 4 years in a row, coming close to 400 one year. So he went from being the long-time Tiger Ace (and best Tiger- the 1968 World Series was won by him- and also almost the 1972 Playoffs) to just a nobody for New York- can you blame him for this back-stabbing trade by Tiger management? As a kid collecting baseball cards and watching ballgames in the '70s, I remember being struck by Lolich's belly. He led the Tigers to their second last-place finish in their 76-year history. Jamey Bumbalo Raymond Malcuit Jr. My memory is that while the Mets' front office had made dumb and abysmal trades in the past, this was one that just made no sense in any way, shape, or form. Shari Although I'd rather have a hitter like Rusty, you have to admit, Mickey Lolich's ERA was a very respectable 3.22. But keeping 105-RBI Staub would have provided middle lineup power 100% of the time. October 19, 2011 Lolich was a fine pitcher. You can't trade Rusty Staub without instantly improving team speed". Mickey Lolich did not pitch badly for the Mets in 1976. (And of course Donald Grant) The Mets had to fill 2 corner outfield spots and first base. Rusty played another decade. The fact of the matter is New York is a what have you done for me lately kind of city, and when Lolich came to the Mets he pitched like a nobody. Five years before he became a Met, Lolich threw for 376 innings! Mickey Lolich captured the sporting headlines in 1968 by upstaging Hall of Famer, Bob Gibson, in the World Series. Raymond Malcuit Jr. He had a 3/4 delivery that thrived on the weight shift. Al The plan was apparently: Vail LF/RF, Kingman LF/RF/1B, Milner, LF/RF/1B for those three spots. Mickey Lolich was the greatest left handed pitcher in the whole world to me in 1968, He was even greater than Denny. Take a look at his stats on baseball-reference and you will shake your head. I'll start with full disclosure: I was (and still am) bitter that the Mets gave up one of my favorite players, Rusty Staub, to get Lolich-- who was well past his prime. Raymond Malcuit I'm still not clear - he traded Mickey Lolich to improve team speed? Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Gary from Chesapeake The last thing the Tigers needed was a dandy hitter whose hitting only went to support lopsided slugfest losses every day. Lolich was a good one, underrated and dominating at times. Al Lolich was a newcomer that was a big loser, and he reminded us of how stupid the Mets management was for always going after fading superstars. C'mon John, the Mets did the Tigers a huge favor by taking this washed-up pitcher off their hands and giving them a great hitter like Rusty. NYB Buff But the facts are:Lolich spent 16 years in the Majors. Did you boo him or make fun out of him? Maybe when he was 15 years old he was 170, but at no point in his major league career was he ever 170. Bob P 170 lbs.? But then Vail got hurt, and Kranepool and the aging Torre got more playing time.The better plan was to keep Staub, and let Milner and Vail fight for a spot. to realizing he was one of the worst trades in Mets history, before Seaver went to the Reds. December 8, 2006 May 6, 2003 pete August 7, 2018 Ken Akerman He started 45 games and completed 29. I wish the Mets had a pitcher today with a 3.22 ERA. The two 13-inning games didn't even count for complete games because they went 15 innings! Maybe Rusty was not in his prime when the Tigers got him, but the man could still swing the bat. or Bruce Kison. February 25, 2003 However, I remember Lolich as being quite portly, so his true weight was a lot more than 170 pounds. I remember as a 11 year old when the Mets traded for him thinking "Great, we have Mickey Lolich! 3.50 was more of a mediocre E.R.A in those days.About his profile of 6'1" and 170 lbs., I looked him up in the Baseball Encyclopedia and that's what they have. NYB Buff The fact that he pitched four consecutive 300+ inning years; that's like 10 years in today's game. Al That's pretty good this day in age. (thankfully returning in '81). John, we know the condition the team was in when Lolich got here. For a fourth starter, on a four man rotation, Lolich was decent. Pitchers have good days and then once in a while they hang a curve? The Staub trade was ridiculous but not Lolich's fault. Lolich may have been a great pitcher once, but by 1976 he was a has-been. Pitchers have good days and then once in a while they hang a curve? (And of course Donald Grant) The Mets had to fill 2 corner outfield spots and first base. November 12, 2006 3-time AL All-Star (1969, 1971 & 1972) 1968 World Series MVP AL Wins Leader (1971) AL Innings Pitched Leader (1971) AL Strikeouts Leader (1971) AL Complete Games Leader (1971) AL Shutouts Leader (1967) Bob P But what can you expect when the team only averaged 3.4 runs for Seaver per start and 3.3 for Lolich? I look at his numbers as a Met and they're not bad. He easily could have won 15 or more games with any support at all. July 15, 2016 snook If he had finished his career in Detroit, he probably would have been elected to the Hall Of Fame, with perhaps two more seasons of 15 wins. He still knew how to pitch but had no run support to get him a winning record. A Staub-Kingman combo would have provided more run support for big three, and probably a 90+ win season. After one year in New York Lolich retired. Precut pieces were pulled by horses across the ice in the winter and were built in the spring. He started 45 games and completed 29. When he was with the Mets, I gave him the name "TOO MUCH EATER" but then again the Orange and Blue has always had big boned hurlers (El Sid. LA-Mets He pitched over 300 innings for 4 years in a row, coming close to 400 one year. Believe me if he pitched like the ace he was in Detroit no one here would have been so quick to criticize the trade. They were starting their descent into oblivion and the Staub trade was step in that direction. (And of course Donald Grant) The Mets had to fill 2 corner outfield spots and first base. Although I'd rather have a hitter like Rusty, you have to admit, Mickey Lolich's ERA was a very respectable 3.22. In association with Mets By the Numbers, we present a full history of who wore what number, and when! Mickey had a lifetime 3.44 ERA and 2832 strikeouts. Watch. I was 7 years old, listening to the Mets on the radio in the car with my mother. But then Vail got hurt, and Kranepool and the aging Torre got more playing time.The better plan was to keep Staub, and let Milner and Vail fight for a spot. I saw Lolich pitch at Shea on July 29, 1976, a Thursday afternoon game following morning showers, probably a getaway game, attended by a sparse crowd of 12,588. He still knew how to pitch but had no run support to get him a winning record. Reading this brings back my memory of the trade that sent Rusty packing to Detroit. McLain got all the publicity but Lolich got the wins in post season 1968. He pitched over 300 innings for 4 years in a row, coming close to 400 one year. After spending five seasons in the minor leagues, he made his major league debut with the Tigers on May 12, 1963 at the age of 22. He goes up one notch for being a character! Yes, Mickey had some great years with the Tigers, no disrespect to him, but acquiring him at the cost of Rusty was one of the Mets' top three bonehead trades. August 7, 2018 So when your "inning eater" goes 220 and gets a bonus it's beyond comprehension. LA-Mets HmmBaseball Reference.com is usually beyond redoubt, but I would say with almost unimpeachable certainty that Mickey Lolich weighed somewhere in the vicinity of 240 by the time he was huffing and puffing his way up the pitchers mound at Shea in 1976. - Now for the trade itself. In this World Series, Lolich pitched three complete games and allowed only five runs an ERA of 1.67. Cut him some slack. Then they all got old and the team slid into rebuilding- different than the Mets? Ramblin' Pete As far as who got the better of the Staub for Lolich deal: Rusty went on to have several excellent seasons in a Tiger uniform. I don't know if Mickey belongs in Cooperstown but he sure deserved more than 25% of the vote which was his highest showing. "But you know, I enjoy making doughnuts. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. April 27, 2013 How Mickey still had an arm when he pitched for us is amazing. October 19, 2011 Usually a bad trade doesn't reveal itself as bad until later when the player that came clearly is not working out. We are going all the way!" The Tigers had some great years back in the late 60's and early 70's- much like the Mets. The sign reads MICKEY LOLICH DONUT AND PASTRY SHOP. I thought Rusty filled that uniform out pretty well himself! NO WAY he was 170 pounds. But then Vail got hurt, and Kranepool and the aging Torre got more playing time. April 6, 2012 June 11, 2003 Mickey was a great pitcher but was not happy in New York. April 23, 2003 Everything from notable pioneers, celebrities, vintage ads, and much much more! Did you boo him or make fun out of him? Take a look at his stats on baseball-reference and you will shake your head. Three bad starts on 8/3 and 8/13 as well as his next to last start on 9/15 is what really bloated his ERA, not that 3.22 even in the '70s was that shabby.Yes, he was far removed from his prime but to say he sucked is pretty short sighted and flies in the face of the fact that he pitched well enough to be a 12-15 game winner, but then this is the same year Seaver pitched Cy Young caliber ball and went only 14-11. Mr. Sparkle October 19, 2011 His unbroken records are 2,679 strikeouts, 39 shutouts, 459 games started, 329 home runs allowed, and 10,000 doughnuts made! Mickey pitched almost 200 innings in 76, gave up less hits than innings and his era was in the low 3.00's. I remember as a 11 year old when the Mets traded for him thinking "Great, we have Mickey Lolich! May 9, 2002 December 24, 2001 And yes, maybe Koosman had losing years in the late 70's but he had been a Met long enough with a winning record that the fans rooted for him. The plan was apparently: Vail LF/RF, Kingman LF/RF/1B, Milner, LF/RF/1B for those three spots. Check out our mickey lolich selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Mike B The Staub trade was ridiculous but not Lolich's fault. A Staub-Kingman combo would have provided more run support for big three, and probably a 90+ win season. I remember when M. Donald Grant traded Staub for Lolich he explained it to disgusted NY sports fans by saying something like "the team needs more speed. So when your "inning eater" goes 220 and gets a bonus it's beyond comprehension. Lolich was still productive but he was never accepted in New York because of whom he was traded for. Mickey Lolich was one of the greatest left-handers of all-time, no matter his size or shape. Rusty has always been a fan favorite so if you're going to trade him it better be worth it, and to most of us Mets fans Lolich wasn't. John Bruce Hey Mets Fan, Lolich never asked to be traded to New York. Other than some one saying he ate donuts rather than come back to NY, does anyone know the real reason why he didn't pitch in 77? Its not Rustys fault the Tigers traded for hitting when they already had hitting. eddiek I don't know, I'm not a Mets expert. (With three lefties and a Seaver, the Mets were lefty killers) But the Mets needed hitting. March 2, 2003 Two quick points that haven't been mentioned:- It was Mike Vail's fantastic debut that led the Mets to believe they had a replacement for Staub. That's pretty good this day in age. Mr. Sparkle pete May 8, 2003 October 19, 2011 November 12, 2006 Take a look at his stats on baseball-reference and you will shake your head. So he went from being the long-time Tiger Ace (and best Tiger- the 1968 World Series was won by him- and also almost the 1972 Playoffs) to just a nobody for New York- can you blame him for this back-stabbing trade by Tiger management? Lolich struck out more American League hitters than any other lefty in the history of baseball- that includes Randy Johnson, etc. Mickey Lolich captured the sporting headlines in 1968 by upstaging Hall of Famer, Bob Gibson, in the World Series. C'mon John, the Mets did the Tigers a huge favor by taking this washed-up pitcher off their hands and giving them a great hitter like Rusty. Only two others, Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson, have surpassed him. You have to remember that any ERA of 3.00 and over back in the 1970's was not a good stat. August 7, 2018 Mickey Lolich was one of the greatest left-handers of all-time, no matter his size or shape. August 7, 2018 He also hit a home run in Game Two of the Series and outpitched Denny "31 Win" McClain in the Series. Ramblin' Pete As for his love of donuts, he could have been the prototype for Homer Simpson. I used to think that Lolich sucked with the Mets, but after reviewing his stats and starts from that year, he was a damn effective #4 starter. And by the time he left Detroit, he was fatter than Lolich. He easily could have won 15 or more games with any support at all. Ramblin' Pete I would put Rusty for Lolich in second place. He later resurfaced with the Padres. Man, he was a big one. In this World Series, Lolich pitched three complete games and allowed only five runs an ERA of 1.67. I recall one year where he had 121 RBI's. Really? Maybe when he was 15 years old he was 170, but at no point in his major league career was he ever 170. etc. August 7, 2018 Doug S. God bless him wherever he is and good luck! As far as who got the better of the Staub for Lolich deal: Rusty went on to have several excellent seasons in a Tiger uniform. To this day she still despises Mickey Lolich. McLain got all the publicity but Lolich got the wins in post season 1968. Lolich committed to playing 2 years for the Mets, but then reneged on that promise. Shari Mike B Doug S. Lolich committed to playing 2 years for the Mets, but then reneged on that promise. Lolich won complete games in Games 2 & 5 and faced and beat Gibson and the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 by the score of 4-1 as the Tigers won the World Championship. October 13, 2008 The Staub trade was ridiculous but not Lolich's fault. Reading this brings back my memory of the trade that sent Rusty packing to Detroit. As for his love of donuts, he could have been the prototype for Homer Simpson. The plan was apparently: Vail LF/RF, Kingman LF/RF/1B, Milner, LF/RF/1B for those three spots. March 2, 2003 And of course Lolich did not want to be here, and the fans did not want him here either, so I am sure that's why he skipped town the next year. In San Diego they had a fan club for him called the Mickey Lolich Gut Club. April 23, 2003 Jay According to his profile above, his height and weight are listed as follows:Height: 6.01 Weight: 170170 pounds on a 6 ft. 1 in. So when your "inning eater" goes 220 and gets a bonus it's beyond comprehension. As Sonny Jurgenson once said "you don't throw the ball with your stomach." No contest. murphy Mickey Lolich is one of my favorite players. Mickey Lolich was born on September 12, 1940, in Portland, OR. The fact that he pitched four consecutive 300+ inning years; that's like 10 years in today's game. October 4, 2006 January 12, 2011 Maybe when he was 15 years old he was 170, but at no point in his major league career was he ever 170. Pitchers have good days and then once in a while they hang a curve? Although I'd rather have a hitter like Rusty, you have to admit, Mickey Lolich's ERA was a very respectable 3.22. I find it odd that he didn't play in 1977. bob saunders 170 lbs.? We are going all the way!" (Note: others featured in that section were the Knicks' Toby Knight and his wife and Rangers enforcer Nick Fotiu and his very leggy wife and kids). Mickey Lolich was born in Portland, OR on September 12, 1940. It would appear that the one party who was jobbed in the deal was Lolich himself. October 13, 2008 Too bad we waited until '76 to bring him in, although his numbers indicated a lack of run support. Usually a bad trade doesn't reveal itself as bad until later when the player that came clearly is not working out. His era of 3.22 is only .09% more than 20-game winner Carlton for the Phils. senor ortiz pete And complaining about how fat he was? Then Vail hurt his ankle playing Basketball and he was never the same. Mickey Lolich was a great pitcher in the American League. Ok, the height is correct but make no mistake,a consistent, determined winner, Mickey Lolich was in the spotlight throughout his career. I guess the idea that everyone loves a jolly fat guy is true. I was 7 years old, listening to the Mets on the radio in the car with my mother. July 15, 2016 As far as who got the better of the Staub for Lolich deal: Rusty went on to have several excellent seasons in a Tiger uniform. He may have left behind a fine legacy in Detroit but when he got to New York he stunk.You weren't happy with Rusty and we weren't happy with Lolich, so let's just call the trade a wash. Case closed. Mr. Sparkle Let me say that again, 376 and that's without a pitch count. September 24, 2005 I remember that the Daily News at the time would have a one-page section on Sunday that showed some of the athletes with their families away from the ballpark. He had a 3/4 delivery that thrived on the weight shift. He also hit a home run in Game Two of the Series and outpitched Denny "31 Win" McClain in the Series. etc. The two 13-inning games didn't even count for complete games because they went 15 innings! June 2, 2006 Mickey loved his Harley. The plan was apparently: Vail LF/RF, Kingman LF/RF/1B, Milner, LF/RF/1B for those three spots. snook The fact of the matter is New York is a what have you done for me lately kind of city, and when Lolich came to the Mets he pitched like a nobody. Not to say the trade wasn't awful - but come on! November 12, 2006 Hey Mets Fan, Lolich never asked to be traded to New York. Lolich pitched fairly well with the Mets, in fact I recall a 2-0 shutout at Shea he pitched against the Cardinals in about two hours. Joe Figliola I used to think that Lolich sucked with the Mets, but after reviewing his stats and starts from that year, he was a damn effective #4 starter. October 18, 2008 This has never happened before? And yes, maybe Koosman had losing years in the late 70's but he had been a Met long enough with a winning record that the fans rooted for him. Larry Burns February 25, 2003 The plan was apparently: Vail LF/RF, Kingman LF/RF/1B, Milner, LF/RF/1B for those three spots. However, I remember Lolich as being quite portly, so his true weight was a lot more than 170 pounds. August 11, 2015 Maybe when he was 15 years old he was 170, but at no point in his major league career was he ever 170. Let me say that again, 376 and that's without a pitch count. As for his love of donuts, he could have been the prototype for Homer Simpson. Alter he gained 95 yards and scored a touchdown to lead the Cowboys to a 24-3 win over Miami, CBS-TV's Tom Brookshier nervously asked him if he was as fast as he had looked during the game. February 28, 2003 Five years before he became a Met, Lolich threw for 376 innings! There were some games where the Mets did not give him support. Lolich hit a home run in the World Series- and so what does that mean, that he was a great hitter? Mickey Lolich was the greatest left handed pitcher in the whole world to me in 1968, He was even greater than Denny. Or even a platoon as Vail was righty, and Milner was lefty.In the days of 4-man rotation, Seaver-Koosman-Matlack had them covered 75% of the time. The fact that he pitched four consecutive 300+ inning years; that's like 10 years in today's game. Then they all got old and the team slid into rebuilding- different than the Mets? Mickey Lolich was a great pitcher in the American League. Its not Rustys fault the Tigers traded for hitting when they already had hitting. Lolich's main purpose was to pitch and he couldn't even do that for us. He was overweight and kind of babyfaced but I don't remember anyone being more focused or a battler. He later came back to play for the Padres. October 4, 2005 He never had much to say about Lolich's donut shop though. (thankfully returning in '81). August 7, 2018 The plan was apparently: Vail LF/RF, Kingman LF/RF/1B, Milner, LF/RF/1B for those three spots. As a kid collecting baseball cards and watching ballgames in the '70s, I remember being struck by Lolich's belly. The two 13-inning games didn't even count for complete games because they went 15 innings! The plan was apparently: Vail LF/RF, Kingman LF/RF/1B, Milner, LF/RF/1B for those three spots. Lolich committed to playing 2 years for the Mets, but then reneged on that promise. eddiek I guess the idea that everyone loves a jolly fat guy is true. As for his love of donuts, he could have been the prototype for Homer Simpson. But I have to say, I laughed out loud when I saw his physical statistics on this site. April 27, 2013 October 19, 2011 But what can you expect when the team only averaged 3.4 runs for Seaver per start and 3.3 for Lolich? The Lolich for Rusty Staub trade might be the first and only trade where two players who were well known for food establishments were traded for each other. Like Seaver and Koosman, Mickey had pretty meager run support throughout his career. Shickhaus Franks Lolich's main purpose was to pitch and he couldn't even do that for us. Shickhaus Franks Only two others, Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson, have surpassed him. There were some games where the Mets did not give him support. Cut him some slack. McLain got all the publicity but Lolich got the wins in post season 1968. Too bad we waited until '76 to bring him in, although his numbers indicated a lack of run support. He lost 39 games his last two seasons in Detroit, with an obese ERA both years. I used to think that Lolich sucked with the Mets, but after reviewing his stats and starts from that year, he was a damn effective #4 starter. Man, he was a big one. August 7, 2002 170 pounds, maybe not but here's a fact: hurled 376 innings in the early 70's. Not that THAT did squat for the Mets! Shari I'm still not clear - he traded Mickey Lolich to improve team speed? August 7, 2002 Mickey was at the tail end of his career when he came to the Mets. Mickey Lolich was a great pitcher in the American League. November 3, 2006 Lolich may have been a great pitcher once, but by 1976 he was a has-been. And yes, maybe Koosman had losing years in the late 70's but he had been a Met long enough with a winning record that the fans rooted for him. Pitchers have good days and then once in a while they hang a curve? Lolich - donuts Staub - steak.The food metaphor of trading a steak for a donut is accurate in this and many Mets trades.Would love to see a book written with lists and analysis of all Mets trades. In one of his best games as a Met, hefty lefty Lolich (no doubt the prototype for David Wells), tossed 8 innings, allowing 8 hits and 2 walks while striking out 4, the only run scoring on a fourth-inning groundout by a young Dave Parker. Too bad we waited until '76 to bring him in, although his numbers indicated a lack of run support. Lolich was a fine pitcher. June 30, 2019 And of course Lolich did not want to be here, and the fans did not want him here either, so I am sure that's why he skipped town the next year. Rusty played another decade. bogeyman Joe As a kid collecting baseball cards and watching ballgames in the '70s, I remember being struck by Lolich's belly. Shari Ken Akerman I recall one year where he had 121 RBI's. Shickhaus Franks Like Seaver and Koosman, Mickey had pretty meager run support throughout his career. But this one defied all logic from the beginning. As a 44-year-old with a beer belly, I can relate. How Mickey still had an arm when he pitched for us is amazing. He learned to pitch lefty in order to strengthen his left hand and arm after he lost the use of his right hand for a few years as a child. Too bad we waited until '76 to bring him in, although his numbers indicated a lack of run support. He had a 3/4 delivery that thrived on the weight shift. A few more years as the ace of the Tigers staff probably would have landed him in the Hall of Fame. He made the all- star team 3 times, led the AL in wins once, shutouts once, complete games once, innings once, strikeouts once, and losses TWICE.He finished second (1971) and third (1972) in the Cy Young race, and he never finished higher than TENTH PLACE in the league in ERA (finished tenth in both 1971 and 1972).Baseball Reference lists among his top ten in similarity scores: Jerry Koosman, Jerry Reuss, Rick Reuschel, Luis Tiant, Vida Blue, and Joe Niekro.All of that tells me Lolich in his prime was a good pitcher, but nowhere near a HOFer. (And of course Donald Grant) The Mets had to fill 2 corner outfield spots and first base. His era of 3.22 is only .09% more than 20-game winner Carlton for the Phils. What an interesting parallel, huh? Lolich was a newcomer that was a big loser, and he reminded us of how stupid the Mets management was for always going after fading superstars. Only two others, Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson, have surpassed him. Mickey was a fantastic pitcher for the Tigers. Jim Snedeker Read about Andrew Feustel LOHS Class of 1983. to realizing he was one of the worst trades in Mets history, before Seaver went to the Reds. As a 44-year-old with a beer belly, I can relate. April 24, 2003 He had terrific stuff. Mickey had a lifetime 3.44 ERA and 2832 strikeouts. You can't be serious. 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