Steve, is such a fantastic guy. The way he mentally prepares himself before a game is something to admire. I loved watching Lefty pitch at the Vet and miss him very much. A true Champion!
I admired Steve Carlton as a left handed kid and emulated Him. The greatest thing ever to happen to me was to get to pitch from the mound at Veterans stadium after a Cubs game. My girlfriend at the time was a Phillies "Usherette". The Phillies had a appreciation party so to speak for them, the Ushers, Grounds Crew, and Security. Steve Carlton to me is the best left handed pitcher ever to play the game.
Even when I was a young Phillies' fan, it was clear that Carlton was a multi-generational talent. Writing this over 30 years after his retirements, it's incredible to me that the Phillies have never again had a pitcher (except perhaps Schilling for a handful of seasons) capable of approaching Lefty's greatness. As a young left handed pitcher, I did my best to ape not only Carlton's mechanics but also his presence (quite unsuccessfully I'd add a bit superfluously).
Yes, but I have to admit he stands even taller and more remarkable than I or many others imagined while watching him live beginning my high school years, although by time he was already a clear super ace. His place in baseball history is more clear today than back then, because when will there ever be a 300 game winner, with 4000k?
@@LionZebra , the funny thing is that most of the mess that is modern day pitching is the fault of Bill James who introduces the concept of such things as pitch counts and using relievers on a rotational basis - the part that is funny is that he subsequently disavowed his original opinions and said that it may even be healthier for a pitcher to throw more innings So while it is doubtful it is at least possible that we may yet return to the days of workhorse/ace. If so another Carlton may emerge.....in half a century or so.
He never really looked at the batter and said that his job was to get the pitch to the catcher without it being hit. In my opinion that’s an excellent way of thinking.
Bob Gibson (R.I.P. my childhood hero) told a funny story about while they were on a plane, Steve asked him to teach him how to throw a slider and told Bob that he had no idea how to grip the ball, and Bob said he would, and did. Then later, Bob realized that Steve's slider was better than his ! May have been a Tim McCarver (catcher of both) story !
Although I am a Carlton fan (was 15 when he was traded to my Phillies team), Steve is 5 in my top five. My order : 1. Koufax 2. Randy Johnson 3. Kershaw 4. Spahn 5. Carlton Reason why I put Carlton below Spahn is because Steve was the greatest inconsistent pitcher and had 4 Cy Young (CY) awards. He was : 10-19 in 1970 20-9 in 1971 27-10 in 1972 (CY) 13-20 in 1973 16-13 in 1974 15-14 in 1975 20-7 in 1976 23-10 in 1977 (CY) 16-13 in 1978 18-11 in 1979 24-9 in 1980 (CY) 13-4 in 1981 (1/2year,Strike) 23-10 in 1982 (CY) 15-16 in 1983 13-7 in 1984 … Also note that in the strike shortened year of 1981, Steve was off to one of his best starts ever, and had a good chance to win another CY .
8:40 "the guy on first park is just a guy in the park" or close to that Roy stated. Are you kidding? Carlton basically invented the left-handed pitcher pickoff......
The reason he stopped talking to the press is because after his 27-10 season in 1972 he said he thought he could win 30 the next year. In 1973 he had a bad season and lost 20 games and the press in Philly absolutely eviscerated him. After that he started his policy of not talking to the press.
I never even had that thought. His hairline is very natural. I’m astonished more of what is in Steve’s mind than the hair on his head. He’s a very rare type individual that I’ve always had great admiration for. I’m happy that I had the chance to see him pitch several times at the old Vet in Philly. Whenever Left was scheduled to pitch that night, there would be 10 thousand more people at the Vet. He carried that ball club in 1972. He was an enigma in a sense that, the older he got, the better his stats were. Take a look at his 1980 stats when the Phillies won the World Series. Carlton was the best pitcher in the majors during my lifetime. His slider was deadly. I liked him also because, he seems like a decent guy that is very real. He doesn’t go for B.S. and people trying to pretend to be who they aren’t. The same things that would piss him off, pisses me off. Like when people make jokes at other people’s expense, especially alluding that he’s wearing a rug. I just can’t control myself around pretentious people. Out comes my Mr. Hyde!
Steve, is such a fantastic guy. The way he mentally prepares himself before a game is something to admire. I loved watching Lefty pitch at the Vet and miss him very much. A true Champion!
I admired Steve Carlton as a left handed kid and emulated Him. The greatest thing ever to happen to me was to get to pitch from the mound at Veterans stadium after a Cubs game. My girlfriend at the time was a Phillies "Usherette". The Phillies had a appreciation party so to speak for them, the Ushers, Grounds Crew, and Security. Steve Carlton to me is the best left handed pitcher ever to play the game.
Roy Firestone deserves credit for doing an excellent job.
Even when I was a young Phillies' fan, it was clear that Carlton was a multi-generational talent. Writing this over 30 years after his retirements, it's incredible to me that the Phillies have never again had a pitcher (except perhaps Schilling for a handful of seasons) capable of approaching Lefty's greatness. As a young left handed pitcher, I did my best to ape not only Carlton's mechanics but also his presence (quite unsuccessfully I'd add a bit superfluously).
Yes, but I have to admit he stands even taller and more remarkable than I or many others imagined while watching him live beginning my high school years, although by time he was already a clear super ace. His place in baseball history is more clear today than back then, because when will there ever be a 300 game winner, with 4000k?
@@LionZebra , the funny thing is that most of the mess that is modern day pitching is the fault of Bill James who introduces the concept of such things as pitch counts and using relievers on a rotational basis - the part that is funny is that he subsequently disavowed his original opinions and said that it may even be healthier for a pitcher to throw more innings So while it is doubtful it is at least possible that we may yet return to the days of workhorse/ace. If so another Carlton may emerge.....in half a century or so.
I want my $2.99 Wendy's combo, goddammit!
He never really looked at the batter and said that his job was to get the pitch to the catcher without it being hit.
In my opinion that’s an excellent way of thinking.
Bob Gibson (R.I.P. my childhood hero) told a funny story about while they were on a plane, Steve asked him to teach him how to throw a slider and told Bob that he had no idea how to grip the ball, and Bob said he would, and did. Then later, Bob realized that Steve's slider was better than his ! May have been a Tim McCarver (catcher of both) story !
$2.99 for a single combo
What would Steve say to the manager approaching him on the mound saying his pitch count was too high and come out of the game
Lefty, sandy, randy. Top 3 left handed pitchers of all time
Although I am a Carlton fan (was 15 when he was traded to my Phillies team), Steve is 5 in my top five. My order :
1. Koufax
2. Randy Johnson
3. Kershaw
4. Spahn
5. Carlton
Reason why I put Carlton below Spahn is because Steve was the greatest inconsistent pitcher and had 4 Cy Young (CY) awards.
He was :
10-19 in 1970
20-9 in 1971
27-10 in 1972 (CY)
13-20 in 1973
16-13 in 1974
15-14 in 1975
20-7 in 1976
23-10 in 1977 (CY)
16-13 in 1978
18-11 in 1979
24-9 in 1980 (CY)
13-4 in 1981 (1/2year,Strike)
23-10 in 1982 (CY)
15-16 in 1983
13-7 in 1984
…
Also note that in the strike shortened year of 1981, Steve was off to one of his best starts ever, and had a good chance to win another CY .
8:40 "the guy on first park is just a guy in the park" or close to that Roy stated. Are you kidding? Carlton basically invented the left-handed pitcher pickoff......
He never asked Carlton why he stopped talking to the press
I could see Carlton telling him don't ask me that before they did the segment.
The reason he stopped talking to the press is because after his 27-10 season in 1972 he said he thought he could win 30 the next year. In 1973 he had a bad season and lost 20 games and the press in Philly absolutely eviscerated him. After that he started his policy of not talking to the press.
Firestone annoying but Lefty honest and forthcoming
Trying to determine if Lefty is wearing a rug.
I was too
and so waht if he is? I can imagine how goofy you look without any clues except your user name 76vike.
@@tomsmith9011 Why so defensive? Jeez.
@@andyroid5028 maybe he is my father?
I never even had that thought. His hairline is very natural. I’m astonished more of what is in Steve’s mind than the hair on his head. He’s a very rare type individual that I’ve always had great admiration for. I’m happy that I had the chance to see him pitch several times at the old Vet in Philly. Whenever Left was scheduled to pitch that night, there would be 10 thousand more people at the Vet. He carried that ball club in 1972. He was an enigma in a sense that, the older he got, the better his stats were. Take a look at his 1980 stats when the Phillies won the World Series. Carlton was the best pitcher in the majors during my lifetime. His slider was deadly. I liked him also because, he seems like a decent guy that is very real. He doesn’t go for B.S. and people trying to pretend to be who they aren’t. The same things that would piss him off, pisses me off. Like when people make jokes at other people’s expense, especially alluding that he’s wearing a rug. I just can’t control myself around pretentious people. Out comes my Mr. Hyde!