Schilling has a couple of CGs too, at least 2 for sure. Schilling is the better pitcher, and the better sentimental choice. I have both in various leagues, but the only difference between the two of any significance is that Schilling strikes more people out. Schilling has been around much longer too.
Mulder is on my Fantasy team, but I have to go with Schilling here. Mulder is a great pitcher, but if you have to go w/ an AL pitcher for one game, who would you take? I value this on success thid year plus how he's done in past clutch situations and other "intangibles". For me, it's Schilling, and I would not be surprised if he does not walk Bonds at all.
DaQ wrote:Mulder is on my Fantasy team, but I have to go with Schilling here. Mulder is a great pitcher, but if you have to go w/ an AL pitcher for one game, who would you take? I value this on success thid year plus how he's done in past clutch situations and other "intangibles". For me, it's Schilling, and I would not be surprised if he does not walk Bonds at all.
Thats not what its about though. The question isn't who you'd rather have in say Game 7 of the World Series. Its who's had a better season, not career.
so whoever has the best chance to get your league HFA, there's your man.
I would LOVE to see the Schilling Clemens matchup but as a White Sox fan (i know that they wont go to the WS, but i can dream...) i want to see mulder on the hill.
DaQ wrote:Mulder is on my Fantasy team, but I have to go with Schilling here. Mulder is a great pitcher, but if you have to go w/ an AL pitcher for one game, who would you take? I value this on success thid year plus how he's done in past clutch situations and other "intangibles". For me, it's Schilling, and I would not be surprised if he does not walk Bonds at all.
Thats not what its about though. The question isn't who you'd rather have in say Game 7 of the World Series. Its who's had a better season, not career.
Mulder is my pick
How do you know what it is about? Hehe, isn't this another unwritten rule?
In the year of ageless wonders, Schilling will get the start.
The main debate I've heard is between Mulder and Kenny Rogers. I think both Schilling and Mulder are having the better year, and are better pitchers. but everybody loves the underdog.
Here are the numbers
Mulder 125.0 ip, 11 wins 4 cg's 83 k's 2.95 era 1.16 whip
Schilling 120.0 ip, 11 wins 2 cg's, 110 k's, 3.08 era, 1.12 whip
Rogers 116.0 ip 12 wins 2 cg's 66 k's 3.65 era 1.26 whip
Looking at run support does not solve the debate
Mulder gets 7.13 runs per start
Rogers 6.91 runs
Schilling 6.83 runs
The divisions these teams play in are pretty comparable, from an offensive standpoint. Texas, Oakland, and Anaheim are comparable offensively to Baltimore, NY Yankees, and Toronto.
The only stat that helps me out is Opponent's batting average
Mulder's is .236
Schilling .248
Rogers is .257
I give the edge to Mulder in this regard, mainly because the best 6 teams in the league in BA are Detroit, Texas, Baltimore, cCeveland, White Sox, and Anaheim
Mulder has pitched a combined five games against these teams
Schilling has pitched two
That's really the only difference ebtweent these gusy that I can see, strength of matchups...feel free to argue with me if you want.
mikemcj55 wrote:Looking at run support does not solve the debate Mulder gets 7.13 runs per start Rogers 6.91 runs Schilling 6.83 runs
Is it just me, or is run support perhaps the most underrated stat in existence? It should be listed on every starting pitchers' stat sheet, right next to ERA. Even though they can't really control it, it definitely should be noted more often.
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by CBMGreatOne » Mon Jul 05, 2004 3:14 pm 
