They called him “The Left Arm of God.”
That’s how good Sandy Koufax was.
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ legendary left-handed pitcher has been in the spotlight during the World Series for his presence at Dodger Stadium rooting on his former team against the Toronto Blue Jays.
And there are a lot of baseball fans who might not appreciate just how remarkable Koufax was.
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Who is Sandy Koufax?
Sandy Koufax is a Hall of Fame pitcher who pitched for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1955-1966.
He made seven All-Star teams, won four World Series, tossed four no-hitters (including one perfect game) and won three pitching Triple Crowns.
How good was Sandy Koufax?
At his peak, Koufax was the greatest left-handed pitcher in the history of baseball.
Injuries cut his career short, but he finished with a 2.76 career ERA.
He made mid-career adjustments and went out with All-Star appearances in each of his last six seasons before his time in MLB was cut short.
Koufax was the World Series MVP twice. He was the NL ERA champion five times.
He was the first pitcher in modern baseball history to average more than nine strikeouts per nine innings pitched.
Now, Koufax keeps the Dodgers company. He’s as good a mentor as any young pitcher could ask for.
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