Patrick Corbin and the Race to 20 Losses

calculusdork · 08-17-2022, 04:26 PM

(1) The Nationals are terrible.

(2) Patrick Corbin is currently 4-16.

(3) Because of #1, Corbin will probably keep starting for the rest of the season. (I mean, why not, he's making $23M this year anyway.) Thus, Corbin likely has 8 or 9 more starts remaining this season.

At current pace, Corbin is projected to lose 21 or 22 games. Will Patrick Corbin win the race to 20 losses?

(FYI, there has only been one 20-game loser in the last 40 years, and you'd have to be either a total nerd or a Tigers fan to know who it is without looking. Today's post is in honor of his 45th birthday!)

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marotmi01.shtml

big4mi2ke0 · 08-17-2022, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by calculusdork

(1) The Nationals are terrible.

(2) Patrick Corbin is currently 4-16.

(3) Because of #1, Corbin will probably keep starting for the rest of the season. (I mean, why not, he's making $23M this year anyway.) Thus, Corbin likely has 8 or 9 more starts remaining this season.

At current pace, Corbin is projected to lose 21 or 22 games. Will Patrick Corbin win the race to 20 losses?

(FYI, there has only been one 20-game loser in the last 40 years, and you'd have to be either a total nerd or a Tigers fan to know who it is without looking. Today's post is in honor of his 45th birthday!)

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marotmi01.shtml

the king man, the king.

johnlocke36 · 08-17-2022, 04:34 PM

he also has a chance at the extremely elusive 7+ ERA club. Its only been done 3 times and once since 1930 (assuming min innings)

most recently Jose Lima made a good run but fell just short at 6.99

calculusdork · 08-17-2022, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by johnlocke36

he also has a chance at the extremely elusive 7+ ERA club. Its only been done 3 times and once since 1930 (assuming min innings)

most recently Jose Lima made a good run but fell just short at 6.99

Lol, terrific. I hated Corbin had a serviceable start yesterday to bring him all the way down to 6.96.

calculusdork · 08-17-2022, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by big4mi2ke0

the king man, the king.

Brian Kingman did indeed lose 20 games for the Oakland A's in 1980 ... but he was not the most recent.

rms13 · 08-17-2022, 04:36 PM

You have a to be a pretty good pitcher to lose 20 games

rngrdanny22 · 08-17-2022, 04:45 PM

Nationals owners right now:

rngrdanny22 · 08-17-2022, 04:47 PM

Niekro lost 20 in 1979... and had a WINNING RECORD

And had a 3.39 ERA... talk about a crap team!

Robles Fan · 08-17-2022, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rngrdanny22

Niekro lost 20 in 1979... and had a WINNING RECORD

And had a 3.39 ERA... talk about a crap team!

Funny. I was just about to mention Phil Niekro as well the moment that I saw this thread. Dude lead the league in losses every year from 1977 - 1980 accumulating a staggering 78 total losses in just those four years alone. And yet through it all, still managed to win over 300 games and ultimately making the Hall. Unbelievable career.

Soxrule111 · 08-17-2022, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by calculusdork

(1) The Nationals are terrible.

(2) Patrick Corbin is currently 4-16.

(3) Because of #1, Corbin will probably keep starting for the rest of the season. (I mean, why not, he's making $23M this year anyway.) Thus, Corbin likely has 8 or 9 more starts remaining this season.

At current pace, Corbin is projected to lose 21 or 22 games. Will Patrick Corbin win the race to 20 losses?

(FYI, there has only been one 20-game loser in the last 40 years, and you'd have to be either a total nerd or a Tigers fan to know who it is without looking. Today's post is in honor of his 45th birthday!)

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marotmi01.shtml

Ive been Calling Corbin and Adon Mike M***** pretty much all season. Have a bet with a buddy one of them would hit 20 loses.

Feeling pretty confident

Silent George · 08-17-2022, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by calculusdork

(1) The Nationals are terrible.

(2) Patrick Corbin is currently 4-16.

(3) Because of #1, Corbin will probably keep starting for the rest of the season. (I mean, why not, he's making $23M this year anyway.) Thus, Corbin likely has 8 or 9 more starts remaining this season.

At current pace, Corbin is projected to lose 21 or 22 games. Will Patrick Corbin win the race to 20 losses?

(FYI, there has only been one 20-game loser in the last 40 years, and you'd have to be either a total nerd or a Tigers fan to know who it is without looking. Today's post is in honor of his 45th birthday!)

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marotmi01.shtml

1 - while I am a total nerd, I know the answer because I am a Cardinals fan, and his name still sends shivers down my spine.

2 - Corbin losing 20 would be fascinating. This is one of those modern baseball things teams don't let happen because they don't want a guy to be embarrassed. Which means, maybe, perhaps, if the Nationals are paying him a gajillion dollars a year and he keeps showing up for work - they DO want him to be embarrassed?

calculusdork · 08-17-2022, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent George

1 - while I am a total nerd, I know the answer because I am a Cardinals fan, and his name still sends shivers down my spine.

2 - Corbin losing 20 would be fascinating. This is one of those modern baseball things teams don't let happen because they don't want a guy to be embarrassed. Which means, maybe, perhaps, if the Nationals are paying him a gajillion dollars a year and he keeps showing up for work - they DO want him to be embarrassed?

ScooterD · 08-17-2022, 05:12 PM

I mentioned this in other threads, but Niekro led the league in bWAR (not fWAR) is a season when he lost 20 games. Granted - he also won 20 and led the league in IP, CG, etc

calculusdork · 08-24-2022, 01:34 PM

Patrick Corbin Update:

17th loss on Sunday, still sucks

no10pin · 08-24-2022, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by calculusdork

Patrick Corbin Update:

17th loss on Sunday, still sucks

What would his score be in your Cy Young predictor? Does it go into negative numbers?

Silent George · 08-24-2022, 01:41 PM

it was his best start in 6 weeks.

Dude is turning a corner. Buy now.

calculusdork · 08-24-2022, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by no10pin

What would his score be in your Cy Young predictor? Does it go into negative numbers?

I mean, if my predictor were worth a crap it would give Corbin a negative score

As it stands, German Marquez is second-worst in the NL with about 50 points, and Corbin has 32 points.

calculusdork · 08-24-2022, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent George

it was his best start in 6 weeks.

Dude is turning a corner. Buy now.

Tough-luck loss, some would say

88horsepower · 08-24-2022, 01:51 PM

Anyone remember when Mets pitcher Anthony Young went 1-16 with a an ERA in the mid-3s?

Silent George · 08-24-2022, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 88horsepower

Anyone remember when Mets pitcher Anthony Young went 1-16 with a an ERA in the mid-3s?

that wasn't the Anthony Young story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA2ZaAiI78g

Lawmaker · 08-24-2022, 02:15 PM

Last night the Nats set a MLB record for not having a starter win a game in 40 consecutive starts.

rngrdanny22 · 08-24-2022, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawmaker

Last night the Nats set a MLB record for not having a starter win a game in 40 consecutive starts.

erock28 · 08-24-2022, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent George

that wasn't the Anthony Young story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA2ZaAiI78g

I certainly remember the 27 game losing streak - seemed impossible at the time and quite frankly still does. Pretty cool clip of the streak being snapped, was awesome to see the teammate and fan support.

Side note, I had no idea Young died a few years back of a brain tumor. Always sad to hear someone go so young, no pun intended. RIP AY

wood minis · 08-24-2022, 04:07 PM

He helped them win their Championship so there is that. Now it's just waiting out the expiration of the contract.

StateEx · 08-24-2022, 05:48 PM

Can't wait to see the Topps Now card.

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08-17-2022, 04:26 PM	#1
calculusdork Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Nowheresville Posts: 26,683 calculusdork calculusdork	Patrick Corbin and the Race to 20 Losses (1) The Nationals are terrible. (2) Patrick Corbin is currently 4-16. (3) Because of #1, Corbin will probably keep starting for the rest of the season. (I mean, why not, he's making $23M this year anyway.) Thus, Corbin likely has 8 or 9 more starts remaining this season. At current pace, Corbin is projected to lose 21 or 22 games. Will Patrick Corbin win the race to 20 losses? (FYI, there has only been one 20-game loser in the last 40 years, and you'd have to be either a total nerd or a Tigers fan to know who it is without looking. Today's post is in honor of his 45th birthday!) https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marotmi01.shtml

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johnlocke36 Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,760	he also has a chance at the extremely elusive 7+ ERA club. Its only been done 3 times and once since 1930 (assuming min innings) most recently Jose Lima made a good run but fell just short at 6.99

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rms13 Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: California Posts: 7,040	You have a to be a pretty good pitcher to lose 20 games

08-17-2022, 04:45 PM	#7
rngrdanny22 Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 12,372	Nationals owners right now:

08-17-2022, 04:47 PM	#8
rngrdanny22 Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 12,372	Niekro lost 20 in 1979... and had a WINNING RECORD And had a 3.39 ERA... talk about a crap team!

08-17-2022, 05:12 PM	#13
ScooterD Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 5,315	I mentioned this in other threads, but Niekro led the league in bWAR (not fWAR) is a season when he lost 20 games. Granted - he also won 20 and led the league in IP, CG, etc

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calculusdork Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Nowheresville Posts: 26,683 calculusdork calculusdork	Patrick Corbin Update: 17th loss on Sunday, still sucks

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Silent George Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,147	it was his best start in 6 weeks. Dude is turning a corner. Buy now.

08-24-2022, 01:51 PM	#19
88horsepower Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somewhere In Time Posts: 23,682	Anyone remember when Mets pitcher Anthony Young went 1-16 with a an ERA in the mid-3s?

08-24-2022, 02:15 PM	#21
Lawmaker Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 485	Last night the Nats set a MLB record for not having a starter win a game in 40 consecutive starts.

08-24-2022, 05:48 PM	#25
StateEx Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 1,047	Can't wait to see the Topps Now card.