An infuriating sight for almost everyone on the field is watching a pitcher walk everyone, and fans were in for a treat watching dolly gray give up 8 in one inning in 1909.
Gray made his debut at the age of 30 and had been pretty solid for the Washington Nationals and not really known for his lack of control, but in the first game of a doubleheader against the White Sox in late august it was a different story. He got out of the 1st without giving up a run, but seemingly got the yips before that was even a thing as he walked the first 7 batters, the White Sox scoring 3 runs without having to do anything. The White Sox would then go to add 3 more and Gray gave up another walk which passed the previous record of 7 in an inning, done 3 times before 1903.
And what’s wild is Gray pitched 8 innings, gave up 11 walks, and just 1 hit. Had he even been just wild instead of super wild, he may have actually won this game he lost 6-3. And for the sake of us all, hopefully this never happens again, unless it’s in the favor of a team we like.
What’s happening
Rafael Devers traded to the Giants in shocking move.
Red Sox receive 4 players in return after sweeping Yankees.
Ohtani to return to mound vs. Padres tonight.
This Day In Sports History
1909: Jim Thorpe makes pro pitching debut for Rocky Mount causing him to forfeit Olympic Gold Medals.
1938: Jimmie Foxx is walked a record 6 consecutive times.
1975: Milwaukee Bucks trade Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Lakers.
2015: Golden State Warriors win 1st title in 40 years in 6 games over Cavaliers.
Random Stat Of The Day
Randy Johnson holds the record for most strikeouts in a relief appearance at 16. The game was ended after the 2nd inning the previous day after electrical issues, and Johnson dominated the Padres the next day over the final 7 innings.