Showing posts with label Steve Dalkowski. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Steve Dalkowski. Show all posts

Friday, August 31, 2012

Steve Dalkowski


On this date in 1957, legendary minor league fastballer, Steve Dalkowski pitching for Kingsport strikes out 24, walks 18, hits 4 batters and throws 6 wild pitches in a 9-8 loss.

"Fastest ever. I never want to face him again." - Ted Williams

"Dalko was the easiest pitcher I ever caught. He was only wild high and low, rarely inside or out - but the batters didn't know that." - Cal Ripken Sr.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Steve Dalkowski


On this date in 1957, legendary minor league fastballer, Steve Dalkowski pitching for Kingsport strikes out 24, walks 18, hits 4 batters and throws 6 wild pitches in a row in a 9-8 loss.

"Fastest ever. I never want to face him again." - Ted Williams

"Dalko was the easiest pitcher I ever caught. He was only wild high and low, rarely inside or out - but the batters didn't know that." - Cal Ripken Sr.