[ 1) Gwynn had one game in his MLB career in which he struck out 3 times in a game.
And the lone pitcher who fanned Gwynn three times in a game was none other than Bob Welch, who died several days ago.
Klydon, you always find great nuggets like this. That is a strange coincidence. I remember Welch's playing days, but didn't realize until his passing how long he lasted in MLB. In my mind, I equated Welch as a Dodger, despite his later success with Oakland.
I remember his huge year in Oakland with Dave Stewart, but the first thing I think of about Bob Welch is his rookie year when with two out in the bottom of the ninth he struck out Reggie Jackson with the tying run on base. He also was one of the pitchers off whom Jackson hit one of his three homers in the final game.
That is a strange coincidence. I remember Welch's playing days, but didn't realize until his passing how long he lasted in MLB. In my mind, I equated Welch as a Dodger, despite his later success with Oakland. 