Those 5 year, back to back 20 win seasons with the A’s really made Catfish into a great control finesse pitcher. We was just remarkable to watch pitch his game.
Catfish Hunter was one of the most winningest pitchers in the late sixties and the seventies. When a must win game was on the line that was the man that you would want on the mound.
It is a funny juxtaposition - the first analysis of Hunter says he has problems if he is pitches up - but notice how many of the strikeouts they show are fastballs high. Now, that is probably because (a) Most hitters are expecting lower pitches and (b) He did like to climb the ladder on some hitters, throwing the heater higher with each pitch.
I had the thrill of hearing Catfish pitch his perfect game May 8, 1968! He was my favorite player when the A’s were in KC. I used to listen to all of their games on the radio. When Charlie Findley moved the A’s to Oakland in 1968, Kansas City was promised a new franchise for the 1969 season. While KC was without a major league team during the ‘68 season, the A’s games continued to be broadcast in KC. And I continued to listen to all the games. I remember sitting on our patio in the backyard and becoming amazed as Hunter retired batter after batter. I had never heard of a “perfect game” at that time, but I knew that I was listening to an amazing feat all the same. It still tickles me to think that I heard my favorite player make history that day. It took me a long time to switch my allegiance to the Royals!
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Those 5 year, back to back 20 win seasons with the A’s really made Catfish into a great control finesse pitcher. We was just remarkable to watch pitch his game.
A true legend... Rest in peace Catfish...
Catfish Hunter was one of the most winningest pitchers in the late sixties and the seventies. When a must win game was on the line that was the man that you would want on the mound.
He made it look easy.
One of the greats!
Catfish is a great pitcher who effortlessly throws like a clown
RIP Hunter
He oddly touches the bill of his cap after every pitch.
Gotta love 70s baseball its typically better for These type of Bazooka Joe type of guys who can groove
It is a funny juxtaposition - the first analysis of Hunter says he has problems if he is pitches up - but notice how many of the strikeouts they show are fastballs high. Now, that is probably because (a) Most hitters are expecting lower pitches and (b) He did like to climb the ladder on some hitters, throwing the heater higher with each pitch.
I’ll bet he saved the high heat for 1-2 2-2 for aggressive guys that wanted to either get on base or rbi.
Jimmy "Cat," and The Swingin' A's! :-]
I'ma miss the Oakland A's
To bad there is no video of his perfect game.
I had the thrill of hearing Catfish pitch his perfect game May 8, 1968! He was my favorite player when the A’s were in KC. I used to listen to all of their games on the radio. When Charlie Findley moved the A’s to Oakland in 1968, Kansas City was promised a new franchise for the 1969 season. While KC was without a major league team during the ‘68 season, the A’s games continued to be broadcast in KC. And I continued to listen to all the games. I remember sitting on our patio in the backyard and becoming amazed as Hunter retired batter after batter. I had never heard of a “perfect game” at that time, but I knew that I was listening to an amazing feat all the same. It still tickles me to think that I heard my favorite player make history that day. It took me a long time to switch my allegiance to the Royals!
@@jobas511 my friends great uncle was catfish
please get rid of the music.
big stam