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Juan Antonio Marichal Sánchez (born October 20, 1937[1]) is a Dominican former professional baseball player. He played as a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, most notably for the San Francisco Giants.[1] Marichal was known for his high leg kick, pinpoint control and intimidation tactics, which included aiming pitches directly at the opposing batters' helmets.[2]
Marichal also played for the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers for the final two seasons of his career.[1] Although he won more games than any other pitcher during the 1960s, he appeared in only one World Series game and he was often overshadowed by his contemporaries Sandy Koufax and Bob Gibson in post-season awards.[3][4] Marichal was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983.[5]
Marichal also played for the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers for the final two seasons of his career.[1] Although he won more games than any other pitcher during the 1960s, he appeared in only one World Series game and he was often overshadowed by his contemporaries Sandy Koufax and Bob Gibson in post-season awards.[3][4] Marichal was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983.[5]
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Thank you my friend Maj Marty Hogan for making us aware that October 20 is the anniversary of the birth of Dominican former professional baseball player Juan Antonio Marichal Sánchez who was a "right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, most notably for the San Francisco Giants."
Happy 81st Birthday Juan Antonio Marichal Sánchez
Background from baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/marichal-juan
"JUAN MARICHAL
Juan Antonio Marichal Sanchez
Inducted to the Hall of Fame in: 1983
Primary team: San Francisco Giants
Primary position: Pitcher
"Put your club a run ahead in the later innings, and Marichal is the greatest pitcher I ever saw," Giants manager Alvin Dark said.
Juan Marichal made his major league debut for the Giants against the Phillies on July 19, 1960. He retired the first 19 batters, and carried a no-hitter two outs into the eighth inning, limiting the Phils to one hit en route to a 2-0, complete game victory with 12 strikeouts and just one walk. The 21-year-old right-hander would go 6-2 that year, with a 2.66 ERA.
In 1962, he went 18-11, helping lead the Giants to the NL pennant, though pitching only briefly in the World Series loss to the Yankees due to an injury. The next season was the first of four consecutive 20-win campaigns for Marichal, who topped that mark of excellence six times, and won 25 or more three times.
Marichal had his breakout season in 1963, going 25-8 and leading the NL in innings with 321.1. June was particularly memorable, as he won five games without a loss, including a shutout of the Dodgers on the road, and a 1-0 no-hitter against the Houston Colt .45s on June 15.
As one of the top hurlers of the pitching-rich 1960s, Marichal in that decade posted all six of his 20-win seasons, leading the NL in wins twice. He also led the league twice in complete games, shutouts, innings, and WHIP (walks and hits per innings pitched). He led the league in winning percentage in 1966 and in ERA in 1969.
For his career, Marichal went 243-142, the second highest win total among Latino pitchers, after Dennis Martinez. Nine times his season ERA was under 3.00, and his career mark was a sparkling 2.89. Six times he struck out more than 200 batters, en route to 2,303 lifetime K’s. He recorded 52 career shutouts. He was a 10-time All-Star and was the game’s MVP in 1965.
Marichal is remembered for his distinctive, high leg kick, described by sportswriter Ron Bellamy: “The symbol of his artistry … was the windup, with the high, graceful kick that left the San Francisco Giant hurler poised precariously on one leg like a bronzed Nureyev before he swept smoothly forward and propelled the baseball toward the plate.”
Juan Marichal
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Happy 81st Birthday Juan Antonio Marichal Sánchez
Background from baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/marichal-juan
"JUAN MARICHAL
Juan Antonio Marichal Sanchez
Inducted to the Hall of Fame in: 1983
Primary team: San Francisco Giants
Primary position: Pitcher
"Put your club a run ahead in the later innings, and Marichal is the greatest pitcher I ever saw," Giants manager Alvin Dark said.
Juan Marichal made his major league debut for the Giants against the Phillies on July 19, 1960. He retired the first 19 batters, and carried a no-hitter two outs into the eighth inning, limiting the Phils to one hit en route to a 2-0, complete game victory with 12 strikeouts and just one walk. The 21-year-old right-hander would go 6-2 that year, with a 2.66 ERA.
In 1962, he went 18-11, helping lead the Giants to the NL pennant, though pitching only briefly in the World Series loss to the Yankees due to an injury. The next season was the first of four consecutive 20-win campaigns for Marichal, who topped that mark of excellence six times, and won 25 or more three times.
Marichal had his breakout season in 1963, going 25-8 and leading the NL in innings with 321.1. June was particularly memorable, as he won five games without a loss, including a shutout of the Dodgers on the road, and a 1-0 no-hitter against the Houston Colt .45s on June 15.
As one of the top hurlers of the pitching-rich 1960s, Marichal in that decade posted all six of his 20-win seasons, leading the NL in wins twice. He also led the league twice in complete games, shutouts, innings, and WHIP (walks and hits per innings pitched). He led the league in winning percentage in 1966 and in ERA in 1969.
For his career, Marichal went 243-142, the second highest win total among Latino pitchers, after Dennis Martinez. Nine times his season ERA was under 3.00, and his career mark was a sparkling 2.89. Six times he struck out more than 200 batters, en route to 2,303 lifetime K’s. He recorded 52 career shutouts. He was a 10-time All-Star and was the game’s MVP in 1965.
Marichal is remembered for his distinctive, high leg kick, described by sportswriter Ron Bellamy: “The symbol of his artistry … was the windup, with the high, graceful kick that left the San Francisco Giant hurler poised precariously on one leg like a bronzed Nureyev before he swept smoothly forward and propelled the baseball toward the plate.”
Juan Marichal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yK8oF1qvMM
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC (Join to see) Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Marty Hogan SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Mark Halmrast Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. SGT Gregory Lawritson CPL Dave Hoover SPC Margaret Higgins SSgt Brian Brakke 1stSgt Eugene Harless CPT Scott Sharon
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I remember this from over 50 years ago. https://www.mlb.com/video/marichal-roseboro-brawl-examined/c-409390583
Marichal-Roseboro brawl examined | 08/25/2015
MLB Tonight takes a look back at the Juan Marichal and John Roseboro brawl on its 50th anniversary
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