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God bless him wherever he is and good luck! 170 lbs.? Lolich was still productive but he was never accepted in New York because of whom he was traded for. Randy Tate I don't know if Mickey belongs in Cooperstown but he sure deserved more than 25% of the vote which was his highest showing. I'll start with full disclosure: I was (and still am) bitter that the Mets gave up one of my favorite players, Rusty Staub, to get Lolich-- who was well past his prime. I'll start with full disclosure: I was (and still am) bitter that the Mets gave up one of my favorite players, Rusty Staub, to get Lolich-- who was well past his prime. This auction is for a: Mickey Lolich Pastry Shop 1982 Original Negatives2-24mm of Mickey Lolich, Former Detroit Tiger, in His Donut and Pastry Shop - 1982 All negatives originate from a working archiv Mickey had a lifetime 3.44 ERA and 2832 strikeouts. November 12, 2006 LA-Mets His era of 3.22 is only .09% more than 20-game winner Carlton for the Phils. Lolich was a good one, underrated and dominating at times. Reading this brings back my memory of the trade that sent Rusty packing to Detroit. He told the New York Press, he pitched with his head and arm not his abdomen. October 13, 2008 After one year in New York Lolich retired. I simply loved to see him walk onto the mound; I knew that we as a ball club would be a winner any time he pitched, but as they always say time moves on, but our memory is always around. Staub a great fielder with a great arm? 3.50 was more of a mediocre E.R.A in those days.About his profile of 6'1" and 170 lbs., I looked him up in the Baseball Encyclopedia and that's what they have. Only two others, Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson, have surpassed him. I used to think that Lolich sucked with the Mets, but after reviewing his stats and starts from that year, he was a damn effective #4 starter. God bless him wherever he is and good luck! Only two others, Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson, have surpassed him. The point is he made a bad team worse. Lolich was a good one, underrated and dominating at times. November 10, 2002 After one year in New York Lolich retired. 3.50 was more of a mediocre E.R.A in those days.About his profile of 6'1" and 170 lbs., I looked him up in the Baseball Encyclopedia and that's what they have. Mickey was a fantastic pitcher for the Tigers. It just happens to be my own and I just happen to make doughnuts.''. September 29, 2007 Within a year, the corpulent Lolich had retired to open a doughnut shop in suburban Detroit. Five years before he became a Met, Lolich threw for 376 innings! We felt the same way when the Mets traded away Seaver and got back mediocre players for him. In one of his best games as a Met, hefty lefty Lolich (no doubt the prototype for David Wells), tossed 8 innings, allowing 8 hits and 2 walks while striking out 4, the only run scoring on a fourth-inning groundout by a young Dave Parker.Alas, with the Mets historically typical poor run support, Lolich left, trailing 1-0, for pinch hitter Mike Phillips, who fanned for the 2nd out of the ninth, before singles by Ed Kranepool (batting for Leon Brown) and Bruce Boisclair and a walk to John Milner loaded the bases for Joe Torre. LA-Mets Mike B Donut Shoppe Patron That would make him a star in today's market. Mickey was a fantastic pitcher for the Tigers. Poor Mickey. Another guy who didn't get enough run support, and - yes - he ended up being blamed for the Staub trade rather than Grant himself. Three bad starts on 8/3 and 8/13 as well as his next to last start on 9/15 is what really bloated his ERA, not that 3.22 even in the '70s was that shabby.Yes, he was far removed from his prime but to say he sucked is pretty short sighted and flies in the face of the fact that he pitched well enough to be a 12-15 game winner, but then this is the same year Seaver pitched Cy Young caliber ball and went only 14-11. 2009 won the Nationwide Tour Players Cup, He has played in over 26 different countries, He will be participating in the PGA Champions Tour. April 6, 2012 Well, I never realized that Rusty Staub was such a favorite in New York, beside the old Tigers announcer George Kell always making a fuss over Rusty Staub's New York restaurant. Bob P But in his final season with the Tigers, he became the all-time leader in strikeouts for left-handed pitchers. He never had much to say about Lolich's donut shop though. I have to respectfully disagree with NYB Buff's claim that Lolich belongs in Cooperstown. He may have left behind a fine legacy in Detroit but when he got to New York he stunk.You weren't happy with Rusty and we weren't happy with Lolich, so let's just call the trade a wash. Case closed. April 30, 2009 October 13, 2008 He made the all- star team 3 times, led the AL in wins once, shutouts once, complete games once, innings once, strikeouts once, and losses TWICE.He finished second (1971) and third (1972) in the Cy Young race, and he never finished higher than TENTH PLACE in the league in ERA (finished tenth in both 1971 and 1972).Baseball Reference lists among his top ten in similarity scores: Jerry Koosman, Jerry Reuss, Rick Reuschel, Luis Tiant, Vida Blue, and Joe Niekro.All of that tells me Lolich in his prime was a good pitcher, but nowhere near a HOFer. His not being elected to Cooperstown is a major oversight. Raymond Malcuit November 3, 2006 NYB Buff I thought Rusty filled that uniform out pretty well himself! Another guy who didn't get enough run support, and - yes - he ended up being blamed for the Staub trade rather than Grant himself. He also had a terrific arm and was a darn good fielder. I kinda wish he had stayed with the Tigers and I could have rooted for him from afar. Like Seaver and Koosman, Mickey had pretty meager run support throughout his career. He pitched over 300 innings for 4 years in a row, coming close to 400 one year. June 30, 2019 He had a 3/4 delivery that thrived on the weight shift. 170 lbs.? Lolich committed to playing 2 years for the Mets, but then reneged on that promise. The trade was a great one for the Tigers and yet another whopper in a long history of bad trades for the Mets. He lost 39 games his last two seasons in Detroit, with an obese ERA both years. He wanted to finish out his career in Detroit, where he had some great years (the photo of him jumping on Bill Freehan after the final out in the 1968 World Series is a classic). August 11, 2015 The Mets acquiring him for Rusty Staub was another trade made by M. Donald Grant out of spite for Staub's salary request. =Chuck= Lolich may have been a great pitcher once, but by 1976 he was a has-been. But keeping 105-RBI Staub would have provided middle lineup power 100% of the time. Mickey was at the tail end of his career when he came to the Mets. May 7, 2013 (And of course Donald Grant) The Mets had to fill 2 corner outfield spots and first base. Lolich was a good one, underrated and dominating at times. Bartolo Colon etc). Three bad starts on 8/3 and 8/13 as well as his next to last start on 9/15 is what really bloated his ERA, not that 3.22 even in the '70s was that shabby.Yes, he was far removed from his prime but to say he sucked is pretty short sighted and flies in the face of the fact that he pitched well enough to be a 12-15 game winner, but then this is the same year Seaver pitched Cy Young caliber ball and went only 14-11. May 8, 2003 Rusty played another decade. May 8, 2003 support. I simply loved to see him walk onto the mound; I knew that we as a ball club would be a winner any time he pitched, but as they always say time moves on, but our memory is always around. Lolich was still productive but he was never accepted in New York because of whom he was traded for. To the guy who scored the game when Lolich gave up two homers to the no name pitcher- big deal? November 3, 2006 March 22, 2005 He started 45 games and completed 29. (With three lefties and a Seaver, the Mets were lefty killers) But the Mets needed hitting. They did not let him pitch the way he wanted. I'll take Mickey's pitching line - except for W&L - any time. He still knew how to pitch but had no run support to get him a winning record. The Lolich for Rusty Staub trade might be the first and only trade where two players who were well known for food establishments were traded for each other. That would make him a star in today's market. In his first full season 1964, Mickey Lolich went 18-9 an ERA of 3.26. Mickey Lolich did not do too bad with the Mets, He just did not get the March 5, 2006 He was overweight and kind of babyfaced but I don't remember anyone being more focused or a battler. He lost 39 games his last two seasons in Detroit, with an obese ERA both years. July 15, 2016 He also hit a home run in Game Two of the Series and outpitched Denny "31 Win" McClain in the Series. Lolich was a good one, underrated and dominating at times. Mickey had a lifetime 3.44 ERA and 2832 strikeouts. He had a 3/4 delivery that thrived on the weight shift. Mickey Lolich captured the sporting headlines in 1968 by upstaging Hall of Famer, Bob Gibson, in the World Series. Raymond Malcuit Jr. Only two others, Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson, have surpassed him. Donut Shops Beverages Restaurants. 170 lbs.? Jamey Bumbalo Other than some one saying he ate donuts rather than come back to NY, does anyone know the real reason why he didn't pitch in 77? Five years before he became a Met, Lolich threw for 376 innings! I would put Rusty for Lolich in second place. Reading this brings back my memory of the trade that sent Rusty packing to Detroit. I have to respectfully disagree with NYB Buff's claim that Lolich belongs in Cooperstown. LA-Mets The last thing the Tigers needed was a dandy hitter whose hitting only went to support lopsided slugfest losses every day. pete I still remember the Mets broadcast team trying to build him up in the eyes of the fans because he had been a Cy Young award winner. Mickey Lolich was the greatest left handed pitcher in the whole world to me in 1968, He was even greater than Denny. And of course Lolich did not want to be here, and the fans did not want him here either, so I am sure that's why he skipped town the next year. Within a year, the corpulent Lolich had retired to open a doughnut shop in suburban Detroit. Let me say that again, 376 and that's without a pitch count. The Staub trade was ridiculous but not Lolich's fault. Not to say the trade wasn't awful - but come on! (With three lefties and a Seaver, the Mets were lefty killers) But the Mets needed hitting. April 23, 2003 October 13, 2008 November 12, 2006 Ramblin' Pete Staub a great fielder with a great arm? Mickey Lolich captured the sporting headlines in 1968 by upstaging Hall of Famer, Bob Gibson, in the World Series. There were some games where the Mets did not give him support. Mickey was a fantastic pitcher for the Tigers. July 15, 2016 NYB Buff Lolich was a good one, underrated and dominating at times. Its not Rustys fault the Tigers traded for hitting when they already had hitting. Al Let me say that again, 376 and that's without a pitch count. After one year in New York Lolich retired. But dad could never pronounce his name right; he always called him "Yo-lich" no matter how many times we corrected him. In my opinion, there are only three candidates for worst trade in Mets history:1) Staub for Lolich 2) the Ryan trade 3) the Seaver tradeI believe the Seaver trade was the worst, for obvious reasons. to realizing he was one of the worst trades in Mets history, before Seaver went to the Reds. We felt the same way when the Mets traded away Seaver and got back mediocre players for him. Fact is Lolich was always overweight. Lolich finished his career 12th on the all-time strikeout list with 2,832, second only to Steve Carlton among left-handers. LA-Mets Take a look at his stats on baseball-reference and you will shake your head. Mickey liked his doughnuts. Then they all got old and the team slid into rebuilding- different than the Mets? October 2, 2005 I look at his numbers as a Met and they're not bad. October 4, 2005 Within a year, the corpulent Lolich had retired to open a doughnut shop in suburban Detroit. As it is, he was traded to a team with a set of already existent aces- Seaver and Koosman. eddiek Only two others, Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson, have surpassed him. Jamey Bumbalo For a fourth starter, on a four man rotation, Lolich was decent. He made the all- star team 3 times, led the AL in wins once, shutouts once, complete games once, innings once, strikeouts once, and losses TWICE.He finished second (1971) and third (1972) in the Cy Young race, and he never finished higher than TENTH PLACE in the league in ERA (finished tenth in both 1971 and 1972).Baseball Reference lists among his top ten in similarity scores: Jerry Koosman, Jerry Reuss, Rick Reuschel, Luis Tiant, Vida Blue, and Joe Niekro.All of that tells me Lolich in his prime was a good pitcher, but nowhere near a HOFer. June 30, 2001 But what can you expect when the team only averaged 3.4 runs for Seaver per start and 3.3 for Lolich? The two 13-inning games didn't even count for complete games because they went 15 innings! An interesting thing about Lolich that I remember from an old Mets program is that he's actually right handed. Five years before he became a Met, Lolich threw for 376 innings! Although Mick was not the same pitcher in NY that he was in Detroit, everyone seemed to like the guy. December 13, 2007 The trade was a great one for the Tigers and yet another whopper in a long history of bad trades for the Mets. June 30, 2019 November 3, 2006 But then Vail got hurt, and Kranepool and the aging Torre got more playing time.The better plan was to keep Staub, and let Milner and Vail fight for a spot. C'mon John, the Mets did the Tigers a huge favor by taking this washed-up pitcher off their hands and giving them a great hitter like Rusty. Ramblin' Pete He was overweight and kind of babyfaced but I don't remember anyone being more focused or a battler. As a kid collecting baseball cards and watching ballgames in the '70s, I remember being struck by Lolich's belly. However, Mets management, in their infinite wisdom, wanted to trade Rusty Staub so badly, that they were willing to get anything in return, and actually had to go to great lengths to convince Lolich to come to the Mets. He never had much to say about Lolich's donut shop though. March 22, 2005 But there it is, next to the Lake Orion (Mich.) U.S. Post Office, a 45-minute ride from Tiger Stadium. Dianna Jeanneh Jones Mickey Lolich did not pitch badly for the Mets in 1976. Lolich struck out more American League hitters than any other lefty in the history of baseball- that includes Randy Johnson, etc. July 15, 2016 I have to respectfully disagree with NYB Buff's claim that Lolich belongs in Cooperstown. November 28, 2001 We are going all the way!" May 25, 2001 He never had much to say about Lolich's donut shop though. He made the all- star team 3 times, led the AL in wins once, shutouts once, complete games once, innings once, strikeouts once, and losses TWICE.He finished second (1971) and third (1972) in the Cy Young race, and he never finished higher than TENTH PLACE in the league in ERA (finished tenth in both 1971 and 1972).Baseball Reference lists among his top ten in similarity scores: Jerry Koosman, Jerry Reuss, Rick Reuschel, Luis Tiant, Vida Blue, and Joe Niekro.All of that tells me Lolich in his prime was a good pitcher, but nowhere near a HOFer. December 20, 2019 Another guy who didn't get enough run support, and - yes - he ended up being blamed for the Staub trade rather than Grant himself. July 31, 2002 A Staub-Kingman combo would have provided more run support for big three, and probably a 90+ win season. I used to think that Lolich sucked with the Mets, but after reviewing his stats and starts from that year, he was a damn effective #4 starter. C'mon John, the Mets did the Tigers a huge favor by taking this washed-up pitcher off their hands and giving them a great hitter like Rusty. Mickey pitched to a poor 8-13 record but he also had a 3.22 ERA which is pretty damn good. Anybody remember how Rusty looked those last few years in New York? In that same year he went 13, 13, 12, 11 and 10 innings in 5 games. As Sonny Jurgenson once said "you don't throw the ball with your stomach." Really? Although I'd rather have a hitter like Rusty, you have to admit, Mickey Lolich's ERA was a very respectable 3.22. snook Although Mick was not the same pitcher in NY that he was in Detroit, everyone seemed to like the guy. She has starred in many series such as LOST, Drew Carey Show, Spin City, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, and most notably from the soap opera Guiding Light where she won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in 1998. Feat Fan Mickey was at the tail end of his career when he came to the Mets. Mike B I used to think that Lolich sucked with the Mets, but after reviewing his stats and starts from that year, he was a damn effective #4 starter. Take a look at his stats on baseball-reference and you will shake your head. -He fought in the Civil War, wounded, then received a commission from President Abraham Lincoln. Gary from Chesapeake - Now for the trade itself. October 19, 2011 February 25, 2003 (With three lefties and a Seaver, the Mets were lefty killers) But the Mets needed hitting. October 19, 2011 The Lolich for Rusty Staub trade might be the first and only trade where two players who were well known for food establishments were traded for each other. Randy Tate Jamey Bumbalo October 13, 2008 =Chuck= Usually a bad trade doesn't reveal itself as bad until later when the player that came clearly is not working out. Mickey Lolich was the greatest left handed pitcher in the whole world to me in 1968, He was even greater than Denny. Five years before he became a Met, Lolich threw for 376 innings! However, I remember Lolich as being quite portly, so his true weight was a lot more than 170 pounds. 170 pounds, maybe not but here's a fact: hurled 376 innings in the early 70's. The two 13-inning games didn't even count for complete games because they went 15 innings! Mickey did a few good games with the Mets as well as a couple shutouts. So he went from being the long-time Tiger Ace (and best Tiger- the 1968 World Series was won by him- and also almost the 1972 Playoffs) to just a nobody for New York- can you blame him for this back-stabbing trade by Tiger management? Ramblin' Pete October 19, 2011 May 7, 2013 July 15, 2016 Mickey pitched almost 200 innings in 76, gave up less hits than innings and his era was in the low 3.00's. Mickey pitched almost 200 innings in 76, gave up less hits than innings and his era was in the low 3.00's. We are going all the way!" He was a big (emphasis: BIG) bust in New York. Doug S. He led the Tigers to their second last-place finish in their 76-year history. All he represents for me was one of the many horrendous choices the Mets have made over the years, always going after washed up has-beens past their prime. bogeyman snook My memory is that while the Mets' front office had made dumb and abysmal trades in the past, this was one that just made no sense in any way, shape, or form. For a fourth starter, on a four man rotation, Lolich was decent. C'mon John, the Mets did the Tigers a huge favor by taking this washed-up pitcher off their hands and giving them a great hitter like Rusty. And of course Lolich did not want to be here, and the fans did not want him here either, so I am sure that's why he skipped town the next year. They did not let him pitch the way he wanted. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. feat fan eddiek March 5, 2006 When the Mets got Lolich I was happy (despite hating losing Le Grande Orange). Mickey Lolich did not do too bad with the Mets, He just did not get the Lolich may have gone 8-13 in 1976 but Koosman did even worse the next two years (1977 and 1978). I'll take Mickey's pitching line - except for W&L - any time. He started 45 games and completed 29. Three bad starts on 8/3 and 8/13 as well as his next to last start on 9/15 is what really bloated his ERA, not that 3.22 even in the '70s was that shabby.Yes, he was far removed from his prime but to say he sucked is pretty short sighted and flies in the face of the fact that he pitched well enough to be a 12-15 game winner, but then this is the same year Seaver pitched Cy Young caliber ball and went only 14-11. Mickey pitched almost 200 innings in 76, gave up less hits than innings and his era was in the low 3.00's. Or even a platoon as Vail was righty, and Milner was lefty.In the days of 4-man rotation, Seaver-Koosman-Matlack had them covered 75% of the time. July 15, 2016 However, this guy had some incredible numbers in Detroit, especially in the Post Season. Donut Shoppe Patron Fact is Lolich was always overweight. (Note: others featured in that section were the Knicks' Toby Knight and his wife and Rangers enforcer Nick Fotiu and his very leggy wife and kids)I also had the unfortunate opportunity to score the game against the Phillies where pitcher Larry Christensen belted TWO home runs off Lolich on a hot Sunday afternoon. I would put Rusty for Lolich in second place. Lolich was a fine pitcher. Feat Fan Ramblin' Pete December 20, 2019 June 30, 2019 But I have to say, I laughed out loud when I saw his physical statistics on this site. Mickey Lolich is one of my favorite players. Did you boo him or make fun out of him? bogeyman My memory is that while the Mets' front office had made dumb and abysmal trades in the past, this was one that just made no sense in any way, shape, or form. Gary from Chesapeake But what can you expect when the team only averaged 3.4 runs for Seaver per start and 3.3 for Lolich? Three bad starts on 8/3 and 8/13 as well as his next to last start on 9/15 is what really bloated his ERA, not that 3.22 even in the '70s was that shabby.Yes, he was far removed from his prime but to say he sucked is pretty short sighted and flies in the face of the fact that he pitched well enough to be a 12-15 game winner, but then this is the same year Seaver pitched Cy Young caliber ball and went only 14-11. What a sore disapppointment it was to see Staub take over rightfield (with his gnat's piss arm) after watching Kaline out in right all of those years in Detroit. You have to remember that any ERA of 3.00 and over back in the 1970's was not a good stat. Mickey Lolich is one of my favorite players. However, I remember Lolich as being quite portly, so his true weight was a lot more than 170 pounds. Ok, the height is correct but make no mistake,a consistent, determined winner, Mickey Lolich was in the spotlight throughout his career. Mickey Lolich did not do too bad with the Mets, He just did not get the As for his love of donuts, he could have been the prototype for Homer Simpson. What a sore disapppointment it was to see Staub take over rightfield (with his gnat's piss arm) after watching Kaline out in right all of those years in Detroit. Lolich committed to playing 2 years for the Mets, but then reneged on that promise. October 19, 2011 Joe was hit by a Bob Moose pitch to drive in the tying run, but the '76 Mets couldn't stand such success, as two singles and a double play grounder by future Mets coach Bill Robinson in the top of the 10th off Skip Lockwood gave the Bucs a 2-1 win. But this one defied all logic from the beginning. January 12, 2011 Mike B Baseball burnt him out. December 20, 2019 The Staub trade was ridiculous but not Lolich's fault. He pitched very good ball for you. November 19, 2002 A Staub-Kingman combo would have provided more run support for big three, and probably a 90+ win season. The fact that he pitched four consecutive 300+ inning years; that's like 10 years in today's game. So he went from being the long-time Tiger Ace (and best Tiger- the 1968 World Series was won by him- and also almost the 1972 Playoffs) to just a nobody for New York- can you blame him for this back-stabbing trade by Tiger management? Three bad starts on 8/3 and 8/13 as well as his next to last start on 9/15 is what really bloated his ERA, not that 3.22 even in the '70s was that shabby.Yes, he was far removed from his prime but to say he sucked is pretty short sighted and flies in the face of the fact that he pitched well enough to be a 12-15 game winner, but then this is the same year Seaver pitched Cy Young caliber ball and went only 14-11. After one year in New York Lolich retired. The two 13-inning games didn't even count for complete games because they went 15 innings! Bartolo Colon etc). I had a Mickey Lolich mitt. To the guy who scored the game when Lolich gave up two homers to the no name pitcher- big deal? Robert October 19, 2011 That would make him a star in today's market. As far as who got the better of the Staub for Lolich deal: Rusty went on to have several excellent seasons in a Tiger uniform. - Now for the trade itself. He lost 39 games his last two seasons in Detroit, with an obese ERA both years. But the facts are:Lolich spent 16 years in the Majors. Jim Snedeker I used to think that Lolich sucked with the Mets, but after reviewing his stats and starts from that year, he was a damn effective #4 starter. He made the all- star team 3 times, led the AL in wins once, shutouts once, complete games once, innings once, strikeouts once, and losses TWICE.He finished second (1971) and third (1972) in the Cy Young race, and he never finished higher than TENTH PLACE in the league in ERA (finished tenth in both 1971 and 1972).Baseball Reference lists among his top ten in similarity scores: Jerry Koosman, Jerry Reuss, Rick Reuschel, Luis Tiant, Vida Blue, and Joe Niekro.All of that tells me Lolich in his prime was a good pitcher, but nowhere near a HOFer. C'mon John, the Mets did the Tigers a huge favor by taking this washed-up pitcher off their hands and giving them a great hitter like Rusty. feat fan HmmBaseball Reference.com is usually beyond redoubt, but I would say with almost unimpeachable certainty that Mickey Lolich weighed somewhere in the vicinity of 240 by the time he was huffing and puffing his way up the pitchers mound at Shea in 1976.Another awful trade, courtesy of M. 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