Jamie Moyer pitches and wins. The bottom line is: that is what it is really all about. What amazes me most is that he is older than me by seven months. My shoulder hurts all the time, and here is a pitcher that just keeps going strong.
I was watching the game tonight between the Phillies and the Marlins. Moyer makes a pitch that is fouled off to the first base side and goes next to the stands where Ryan Howard makes a catch. Standing just 5 feet away from Howard as he makes the catch is Jamie Moyer. He hustled all the way over to the stands. I have never saw a pitcher do that. Did I mention he is 46 1/2 years old.
There is another stat that I am awed by. At the age of 32, Moyer had only won 59 games. Since he turned 32 he has now won 196 games. Who does that? Jamie Moyer!!!
I love to collect sports cards, and I especially like to collect high grade rookie cards of players. If I were to buy a high grade rookie card of someone like Tommy Hanson of the Braves I would have to pay between $40-$60 or Cole Hamels would be $65-$100. I went looking for Jamie Moyer graded cards and I only found one available and it was $3.99. The guy gets no respect but man he is impressive.
How impressive was Moyer tonight? He pitched seven solid innings and gave up just one hit. He struck out 4 and allowed one walk. He was throwing fastballs in the high 70's, when the top pitchers throw in the low to mid 90's. But he just wins. I have to say that Moyer is quickly becoming one of my favorite pitchers in baseball, not just present but in all my time watching baseball. He is an inspiration to me.
The next time he pitches, take a look. The man can flat out pitch. He just won #255, just 45 more to go. I hope he makes it. In the meantime, I am gonna buy one of those high grade Moyer Rookie Cards.
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