Okay, so I’ve been digging into the history of the San Francisco Giants, specifically looking at their 20-game winners. It’s a pretty cool topic, you know? I started by looking back at the list of pitchers.
Getting Started
First, I pulled up a bunch of websites that had information about baseball, especially the Giants. I wanted to get a good overview of who these 20-game winners were and when they played.
Diving into the Data
Then, I started compiling a list. I made a simple table in a spreadsheet to keep track of all the names and their stats. I included things like the year they won 20 games, how many wins they had, and any other interesting facts I could find. There were a few big names that most Giants fans would know, like Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry. It was really neat to see how many times they hit that 20-win mark.
Finding Patterns
As I was putting this list together, I started noticing some patterns. Like, there were certain decades where the Giants had a lot of 20-game winners, and then some periods where they didn’t have any. I wondered if this had to do with the overall performance of the team or maybe changes in how the game was played. It got me thinking about how baseball has evolved over the years.
Comparing Eras
I also started comparing the stats of pitchers from different eras. You know, trying to figure out if it was easier or harder to win 20 games in the past compared to more recent times. It’s not really a fair comparison because the game has changed so much, but it was still fun to look at. Like, back in the early 1900s, pitchers used to throw way more innings, so maybe that made it more likely to get 20 wins.
Sharing My Findings
After I had gathered all this information, I wanted to share it with other Giants fans. I thought it would be cool to write a blog post about it. It is a nice way to share my discoveries with other baseball enthusiasts. I included some of the most interesting stories and stats, like how Christy Mathewson was one of the first Giants to win 20 games multiple times. It’s amazing to think about how dominant he was back in the day.
Reflecting on the Journey
Overall, this whole process was a blast. I learned a lot about the history of the Giants and got a deeper appreciation for some of their greatest pitchers. It’s cool to think about how these guys were able to achieve such an impressive feat and how their performances contributed to the team’s success. I’m really glad I decided to dive into this topic.
- Juan Marichal: Multiple 20-win seasons in the 1960s.
- Gaylord Perry: Also achieved 20 wins multiple times.
- Christy Mathewson: One of the earliest Giants to reach this milestone.
I hope other Giants fans find this stuff as interesting as I did. It’s always fun to take a trip down memory lane and celebrate the achievements of these legendary players.
