was the best of his era, and had more 20 game seasons than koufax, a lot of complete games and that 16 inning duel with spahn in 1963 a 1-0 win throwing 200 pitches,nobody does that today....
I was at this game with my father. It was played at Shea Stadium. As I remember it, Warren Spahn was 40 years old at the time. No manager in his right mind would allow his best starter to pitch 16 innings. You might expect it from Casey Stengel, who managed the Mets, but I can't figure out why Alvin Dark, the Giants manager, would do such a stupid thing.
The best NL control pitcher of his era, commanded five pitches and could get them over at any time. Worked with only two inches of the plate. Had probably the best slow curve of that decade. Looked like a change up, then just dipped about six inches. He would then throw a 91 MPH fastball, Plus he threw from over the top, sidearm and 3/4. The 16 inning game against Spahn will never even come close to happening again.
This Marichal should have got arrested for hitting Roseboro with a bat--twice...I read they became friends in the 80s though. 🙏👏 RIP Roseboro who passed in 2002.
Probably the best control pitcher of that decade. He only worked with the corner of the plate. Plus he commanded five pitches. He never got good support in the two post season appearances he had. Plus he got hurt against the Yankees in 1962. While pitching a shutout. Against the Pirates, he lost 1-0. On a home run. HIs all star record is awesome. The guy almost threw a no hitter in his first game.
Amazing how starting pitchers in those days pitched so many complete games and so many innings yet had few arm problems or elbow ligament surgeries like today's pitchers do.
If a baseball pitcher can effectively throw a screwball (as talked about in the latter part of this video), why can't a bowler learn to throw a 'back-up' ball (aka "reverse hook") effectively with power to strike?
Juan Marichal, a true matador on the mound. His placing control was masterful. Like a bullfight matador, he gave the bull who stood at home plate holding the bat a full sporting chance to kill him. Fearless. Never made the Cy Young on account of swinging his bat at Dodgers catcher Johnny Roseboro, starting the infamous brawl in Giants-Dodgers 1965. Look it up.
Bob Costas throwing softballs. Never mentioned Juan’s assault on John Roseboro, which overshadowed his accomplishments as a pitcher, and remains a dark stain on Giants baseball.
+eduar ed This is so true, I lived near his home in the capital Santo Domingo in El Millon when I was 9 years old, also, when I was 6 I lived one house from the Alou brothers, Jesus, Felipe and Moises, en Costa Verde , I was really good friends with Jesus' kids, and my brother was best friend with Mel Rojas who was their nephew I think, if you are from DR most likely you know a famous baseball player or somebody who knows one.
was the best of his era, and had more 20 game seasons than koufax, a lot of complete games and that 16 inning duel with spahn in 1963 a 1-0 win throwing 200 pitches,nobody does that today....
I was at this game with my father. It was played at Shea Stadium. As I remember it, Warren Spahn was 40 years old at the time. No manager in his right mind would allow his best starter to pitch 16 innings. You might expect it from Casey Stengel, who managed the Mets, but I can't figure out why Alvin Dark, the Giants manager, would do such a stupid thing.
@@annmcenery7031 Juan refused to come out! Alvin tried
Palmer (8), Jenkins (7), and Marichal (6) 20W seasons are all but forgotten by today's crappy metrics.
As a kid my most admired players were Roberto Clemente and Juan Marichal both inspired a generation of kids, Mr.Marichal a truly baseball legend.
Unfortunately I'm not old enough to have seen Marichal pitch but I would have loved to. He was fantastic. And a great attitude.
It is interesting to hear him reference my grandfather, Andy Gilbert, for his pitching. Thanks for posting the video.
Awesome!
The best NL control pitcher of his era, commanded five pitches and could get them over at any time. Worked with only two inches of the plate. Had probably the best slow curve of that decade. Looked like a change up, then just dipped about six inches. He would then throw a 91 MPH fastball, Plus he threw from over the top, sidearm and 3/4. The 16 inning game against Spahn will never even come close to happening again.
still most fans will remember him on the incident with LA catcher Roseboro
well, hitting someone with a baseball bat is pretty memorable.
Juan Marichal certainly was phenomenal.
He possessed impeccable control.
Legendary! They still unfair to this day, imagine back in the 60s
Awesome delivery, I remember it well!
This Marichal should have got arrested for hitting Roseboro with a bat--twice...I read they became friends in the 80s though. 🙏👏 RIP Roseboro who passed in 2002.
This guy turned pitching into an art form . . Pete Rose says that Marichal is the greatest pitcher he ever faced.
El Mejor- The BESt Juan Marichal !
The best right hand pitcher of his era. And he's in the hall of fame: Juan Marichal.
LEGEND!!!!!!!!
The professor! the best ever, you dont see any pitcher nowadays even come close to pitching 17 innings, with three different arm angles!
Probably the best control pitcher of that decade. He only worked with the corner of the plate. Plus he commanded five pitches. He never got good support in the two post season appearances he had. Plus he got hurt against the Yankees in 1962. While pitching a shutout. Against the Pirates, he lost 1-0. On a home run. HIs all star record is awesome. The guy almost threw a no hitter in his first game.
These interviews are really good but pretty short
This guy was awesome!!!!!
Amazing how starting pitchers in those days pitched so many complete games and so many innings yet had few arm problems or elbow ligament surgeries like today's pitchers do.
Along with Mickey Mantle Juan was my idol.
The greatest pitcher to never win a Cy Young.
I would say Phil Niekro.
@@jyu467 I'd say Nolan Ryan.
Viva! Juan Marichal
If a baseball pitcher can effectively throw a screwball (as talked about in the latter part of this video), why can't a bowler learn to throw a 'back-up' ball (aka "reverse hook") effectively with power to strike?
He was a great pitcher... but I don't understand how attacking someone with a baseball bat is ok for the Hall of Fame but Pete Rose's gambling isn't?
Juan Marichal should have been banned from baseball after trying to decapitate Roseboro with his baseball bat. Dominican Dandy my eye
Juan Marichal, a true matador on the mound.
His placing control was masterful. Like a bullfight matador, he gave the bull who stood at home plate holding the bat a full sporting chance to kill him. Fearless.
Never made the Cy Young on account of swinging his bat at Dodgers catcher Johnny Roseboro, starting the infamous brawl in Giants-Dodgers 1965. Look it up.
Roseboro was no saint either throwing the ball to Koufax while trying to graze Marichal's head at the same time over and over....
Bob Costas throwing softballs. Never mentioned Juan’s assault on John Roseboro, which overshadowed his accomplishments as a pitcher, and remains a dark stain on Giants baseball.
yeah, costas' interview with Ernie Harwell!
...was MLB strikeout king, Nolan Ryan.
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He is my friends uncle
+bob dillan JABLADOOOOR!! Haha jk
+eduar ed This is so true, I lived near his home in the capital Santo Domingo in El Millon when I was 9 years old, also, when I was 6 I lived one house from the Alou brothers, Jesus, Felipe and Moises, en Costa Verde , I was really good friends with Jesus' kids, and my brother was best friend with Mel Rojas who was their nephew I think, if you are from DR most likely you know a famous baseball player or somebody who knows one.
Kast name marichal
THE FANTASTIC FOUR
KOUFAX GIBSON MARICHAL SEAVER
ICHIRO SUZUKI NEVER FACED SUCH OPPOSITION AT JAPAN.....
PETE ROSE DID........
why not the cy young......discrimination
Costas used to be awesome.. just sucks now.