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Originally Posted by DougWyatt

Rube was awesome in mine as well. I'm in 1945, and he is still my career strikeout leader (3808). He was the only pitcher to post a VORP +85 until 1925, and did it 3 times. He was a 5 time Ace of the Hill (my Cy Young Award) (in '03, '04, '05, '06, & '10). He led my Phi A's to 9 straight playoffs (from 06-14), which has been the most dominating dynasty to date. If I ever start over with a hist. sim, Waddell is a must have. I'm thinking he should follow the same path for you, and be a great pitcher until he retires (1914 for me).

Chief Bender holds most all the other career marks, but that has alot to do with his durability (he has over 1000 IP more than anyone else). But that only solidifies Rubes dominance in my mind - he is 13th in innings pitched (nearly THREE THOUSAND innings behind Bender - who is 2nd in Ks, by +300).

In his 14 seasons, his strikeout leaderboard #s :

#1 - 8
#2 - 3
#3 - 2
#4 - 0
#5 - 1
#6 or greater - none.

420 & 405 K's in a season is filthy!!