Rube Marquard is the worst pitcher in the Hall of Fame. I was going to say “probably the worst” or “arguably the worst” but let’s be honest: It’s a lot more than probable. And while “arguably” casts a wide net -- anything, arguably, is arguable -- there are not many good arguments that another pitcher is the worst in the Hall. I suppose you could argue one of the relievers -- Bruce Sutter or Rollie Fingers -- were less valuable because of their roles, and I guess you could try to fight for Jesse Haines or Catfish Hunter as being slightly worse than Marquard. But they all seem like losing arguments to me.
The Worst Pitcher in the Hall
Rube Marquard is the worst pitcher in the Hall of Fame. I was going to say “probably the worst” or “arguably the worst” but let’s be honest: It’s a lot more than probable. And while “arguably” casts a wide net -- anything, arguably, is arguable -- there are not many good arguments that another pitcher is the worst in the Hall. I suppose you could argue one of the relievers -- Bruce Sutter or Rollie Fingers -- were less valuable because of their roles, and I guess you could try to fight for Jesse Haines or Catfish Hunter as being slightly worse than Marquard. But they all seem like losing arguments to me.
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