#JUAN May 29

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For today’s 30-Day Baseball Coach4aday Challenge post I am reporting on JUAN Marichal.

Juan Marichal, born in the Dominican Republic on October 20, 1937, is a former pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants from 1960 to 1973. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the game.

He was elected the 1983 Baseball Hall of Fame and became the first Dominican to receive that accolade.

FAQ about Juan Marichal

1. Unique Leg Kick: Marichal was known for his distinctive high leg kick delivery. He would lift his left leg high above his head before unleashing a powerful pitch towards the plate.
2. In his first MLB appearance on July 19, 1960 he retired the first 19 batters and carried a no-hitter two outs into the eighth inning, limiting the Phils to one hit enroute to a 2-0, complete game victory with 12 strikeouts and just one walk. He followed that up by getting off to a 10-0 start in his rookie season.
3. From 1963-1967 he won 20 or more games four seasons in a row.
4. On July 2, 1963, he pitched a complete game, 16-inning 1-0 win over the great Warren Spahn.
5. Despite his pitching dominance he never won the Cy Young Award