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A debate has begun about whether or not Randy Johnson is the greatest lefty ever, so I've been doing some research. Johnson trails only Spahn, Carlton, Plank and Glavine in Wins. No fewer than 83 lefties had a better ERA including HOFers Spahn, Carlton, Plank, Ruth, Waddell, Ford, Koufax, Hubbell, Newhouser and Grove (bear in mind that many of the 83 pitched in the deadball era). Eight past and present lefties have a better winning percentage: Ford, Gullett, Santana, Grove, Ruth, Koufax, Guidry and Gomez. In innings pitched Johnson trails only Spahn, Carlton, John, Kaat, Plank, Rixey, Glavine and Tanana. He is first in K's, and only Santana has a better K/BB ratio. I think Johnson is a first ballot HOFer but that Koufax and Carlton were slightly more overpowering in their prime. Spahn (the winningest lefty ever) was a finesse pitcher. Any thoughts?
Warren Spahn won 363, and that was while missing 4 years during WW2. He is clearly the top lefty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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