He started 45 games and completed 29. Lolich's main purpose was to pitch and he couldn't even do that for us. I used to think that Lolich sucked with the Mets, but after reviewing his stats and starts from that year, he was a damn effective #4 starter. I don't know, I'm not a Mets expert. April 6, 2012 His era of 3.22 is only .09% more than 20-game winner Carlton for the Phils. The last thing the Tigers needed was a dandy hitter whose hitting only went to support lopsided slugfest losses every day. I used to think that Lolich sucked with the Mets, but after reviewing his stats and starts from that year, he was a damn effective #4 starter. As it is, he was traded to a team with a set of already existent aces- Seaver and Koosman. God bless him wherever he is and good luck! Lolich was still productive but he was never accepted in New York because of whom he was traded for. January 12, 2011 September 29, 2007 Feat Fan November 3, 2006 October 4, 2006 You can't be serious. How Mickey still had an arm when he pitched for us is amazing. He started 45 games and completed 29. Lolich finished his career 12th on the all-time strikeout list with 2,832, second only to Steve Carlton among left-handers. April 27, 2013 HmmBaseball Reference.com is usually beyond redoubt, but I would say with almost unimpeachable certainty that Mickey Lolich weighed somewhere in the vicinity of 240 by the time he was huffing and puffing his way up the pitchers mound at Shea in 1976.Another awful trade, courtesy of M. Donald Grant, who couldn't wait to run Rusty Staub (coming off a team-record setting 105 RBI season) out of town, weeks after Mrs. Payson passed away. Or even a platoon as Vail was righty, and Milner was lefty.In the days of 4-man rotation, Seaver-Koosman-Matlack had them covered 75% of the time. November 19, 2002 February 28, 2003 He goes up one notch for being a character! bogeyman They did not let him pitch the way he wanted. September 25, 2013 Having this claim (in addition to his World Series MVP) is definitely worthy of the Hall of Fame. Ron from Tampa My memory is that while the Mets' front office had made dumb and abysmal trades in the past, this was one that just made no sense in any way, shape, or form. Al He started 45 games and completed 29. Bobster1985 Mickey was a great pitcher but was not happy in New York. As a 44-year-old with a beer belly, I can relate. The Staub trade was ridiculous but not Lolich's fault. A few more years as the ace of the Tigers staff probably would have landed him in the Hall of Fame. Mickey Lolich Making Doughnuts (Original Caption) Lake Orion, Mich.: Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series, that brought Detroit its last championship, is now a seccessful doughnut shop owner and baker. September 25, 2013 They were starting their descent into oblivion and the Staub trade was step in that direction. All of you New Yorkers are forgetting how the Tigers fared in this deal of Staub/Lolich. (And of course Donald Grant) The Mets had to fill 2 corner outfield spots and first base. Maybe Rusty was not in his prime when the Tigers got him, but the man could still swing the bat. In San Diego they had a fan club for him called the Mickey Lolich Gut Club. NYB Buff May 25, 2001 All our Donuts are produced daily and hand-finished and include some of the DUNKIN' Originals such as the Boston Crme & Glazed Ring to varieties like the delicious Rocky Road. McLain got all the publicity but Lolich got the wins in post season 1968. He told the New York Press, he pitched with his head and arm not his abdomen. Having this claim (in addition to his World Series MVP) is definitely worthy of the Hall of Fame. (And of course Donald Grant) The Mets had to fill 2 corner outfield spots and first base. -. NYB Buff In my opinion, there are only three candidates for worst trade in Mets history:1) Staub for Lolich 2) the Ryan trade 3) the Seaver tradeI believe the Seaver trade was the worst, for obvious reasons. They were starting their descent into oblivion and the Staub trade was step in that direction. The trade was a great one for the Tigers and yet another whopper in a long history of bad trades for the Mets. Stu Baron But keeping 105-RBI Staub would have provided middle lineup power 100% of the time. Lolich finished his career 12th on the all-time strikeout list with 2,832, second only to Steve Carlton among left-handers. But in his final season with the Tigers, he became the all-time leader in strikeouts for left-handed pitchers. December 20, 2019 Jim Snedeker He never had much to say about Lolich's donut shop though. I don't know, but I love this story: A couple years ago, my buddy was working on the new Cardinals Stadium in St. Louis and he kept telling all the Cards fans there that their '68 team got beat 3 times by a donut salesman! They did not let him pitch the way he wanted. That's more realistic but generous, I think! Lolich committed to playing 2 years for the Mets, but then reneged on that promise. Well, I never realized that Rusty Staub was such a favorite in New York, beside the old Tigers announcer George Kell always making a fuss over Rusty Staub's New York restaurant. Lolich was a good pitcher in his prime - he won 3 games in the '68 Series vs. the Cardinals, including Game 7. The last thing the Tigers needed was a dandy hitter whose hitting only went to support lopsided slugfest losses every day. I have to respectfully disagree with NYB Buff's claim that Lolich belongs in Cooperstown. ''But disaster hit the auto industry,'' Lolich said, ''and the first thing they cut was trinkets and trash advertising.''. Stu Baron Cut him some slack. 170 pounds, maybe not but here's a fact: hurled 376 innings in the early 70's. Appearancewise, Lolich made Sid Fernandez look like Tom Hall (remember him??) Take a look at his stats on baseball-reference and you will shake your head. Within a year, the corpulent Lolich had retired to open a doughnut shop in suburban Detroit. The fact that he pitched four consecutive 300+ inning years; that's like 10 years in today's game. Three bad starts on 8/3 and 8/13 as well as his next to last start on 9/15 is what really bloated his ERA, not that 3.22 even in the '70s was that shabby.Yes, he was far removed from his prime but to say he sucked is pretty short sighted and flies in the face of the fact that he pitched well enough to be a 12-15 game winner, but then this is the same year Seaver pitched Cy Young caliber ball and went only 14-11. Mickey Lolich was the greatest left handed pitcher in the whole world to me in 1968, He was even greater than Denny. Lolich may have gone 8-13 in 1976 but Koosman did even worse the next two years (1977 and 1978). July 15, 2016 October 4, 2005 August 11, 2015 He wanted to finish out his career in Detroit, where he had some great years (the photo of him jumping on Bill Freehan after the final out in the 1968 World Series is a classic). I simply loved to see him walk onto the mound; I knew that we as a ball club would be a winner any time he pitched, but as they always say time moves on, but our memory is always around. "Bill" Scripps who asked for a radio set to experiment with. When he was with the Mets, I gave him the name "TOO MUCH EATER" but then again the Orange and Blue has always had big boned hurlers (El Sid. My memory is that while the Mets' front office had made dumb and abysmal trades in the past, this was one that just made no sense in any way, shape, or form. August 11, 2015 The two 13-inning games didn't even count for complete games because they went 15 innings! When he was with the Mets, I gave him the name "TOO MUCH EATER" but then again the Orange and Blue has always had big boned hurlers (El Sid. His not being elected to Cooperstown is a major oversight. Lolich finished his career 12th on the all-time strikeout list with 2,832, second only to Steve Carlton among left-handers. Rusty has always been a fan favorite so if you're going to trade him it better be worth it, and to most of us Mets fans Lolich wasn't. I find it odd that he didn't play in 1977. September 25, 2013 He was a big (emphasis: BIG) bust in New York. He had terrific stuff. Usually a bad trade doesn't reveal itself as bad until later when the player that came clearly is not working out. As a kid collecting baseball cards and watching ballgames in the '70s, I remember being struck by Lolich's belly. April 23, 2003 September 25, 2013 He later resurfaced with the Padres. Really? End of Line So why did you try to destroy the guy? I don't know if Mickey belongs in Cooperstown but he sure deserved more than 25% of the vote which was his highest showing. November 12, 2006 According to his profile above, his height and weight are listed as follows:Height: 6.01 Weight: 170170 pounds on a 6 ft. 1 in. Reading this brings back my memory of the trade that sent Rusty packing to Detroit. Mr. Sparkle According to his profile above, his height and weight are listed as follows:Height: 6.01 Weight: 170170 pounds on a 6 ft. 1 in. Pitchers have good days and then once in a while they hang a curve? HmmBaseball Reference.com is usually beyond redoubt, but I would say with almost unimpeachable certainty that Mickey Lolich weighed somewhere in the vicinity of 240 by the time he was huffing and puffing his way up the pitchers mound at Shea in 1976.Another awful trade, courtesy of M. Donald Grant, who couldn't wait to run Rusty Staub (coming off a team-record setting 105 RBI season) out of town, weeks after Mrs. Payson passed away. Fattest guy ever to grace a Mets uniform Reading this brings back my memory of the trade that sent Rusty packing to Detroit. (And of course Donald Grant) The Mets had to fill 2 corner outfield spots and first base. Well, I never realized that Rusty Staub was such a favorite in New York, beside the old Tigers announcer George Kell always making a fuss over Rusty Staub's New York restaurant. Donut Shoppe Patron His era of 3.22 is only .09% more than 20-game winner Carlton for the Phils. They moved from Detroit to Orion.. Medical History of Michigan cited that patients from all over the USA came for treatment. May 9, 2002 According to his profile above, his height and weight are listed as follows:Height: 6.01 Weight: 170170 pounds on a 6 ft. 1 in. You have to remember that any ERA of 3.00 and over back in the 1970's was not a good stat. I remember as a 11 year old when the Mets traded for him thinking "Great, we have Mickey Lolich! Dianna Jeanneh Jones Five years before he became a Met, Lolich threw for 376 innings! May 6, 2003 6'1", 170???? pete I'll start with full disclosure: I was (and still am) bitter that the Mets gave up one of my favorite players, Rusty Staub, to get Lolich-- who was well past his prime. He normally threw lots of pitches and completed a high percentage of his games. 170 pounds, maybe not but here's a fact: hurled 376 innings in the early 70's. The plan was apparently: Vail LF/RF, Kingman LF/RF/1B, Milner, LF/RF/1B for those three spots. Bob P After two strong seasons, Lolich regressed in 1966. April 23, 2003 He made the all- star team 3 times, led the AL in wins once, shutouts once, complete games once, innings once, strikeouts once, and losses TWICE.He finished second (1971) and third (1972) in the Cy Young race, and he never finished higher than TENTH PLACE in the league in ERA (finished tenth in both 1971 and 1972).Baseball Reference lists among his top ten in similarity scores: Jerry Koosman, Jerry Reuss, Rick Reuschel, Luis Tiant, Vida Blue, and Joe Niekro.All of that tells me Lolich in his prime was a good pitcher, but nowhere near a HOFer. Jim Snedeker Really? (Note: others featured in that section were the Knicks' Toby Knight and his wife and Rangers enforcer Nick Fotiu and his very leggy wife and kids)I also had the unfortunate opportunity to score the game against the Phillies where pitcher Larry Christensen belted TWO home runs off Lolich on a hot Sunday afternoon. That would make him a star in today's market. Mickey pitched to a poor 8-13 record but he also had a 3.22 ERA which is pretty damn good. He was a big (emphasis: BIG) bust in New York. He had a 2.59 ERA at the end of July. Only two others, Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson, have surpassed him. Mickey was a fantastic pitcher for the Tigers. LA-Mets Jay December 8, 2006 etc. Three bad starts on 8/3 and 8/13 as well as his next to last start on 9/15 is what really bloated his ERA, not that 3.22 even in the '70s was that shabby.Yes, he was far removed from his prime but to say he sucked is pretty short sighted and flies in the face of the fact that he pitched well enough to be a 12-15 game winner, but then this is the same year Seaver pitched Cy Young caliber ball and went only 14-11. I have to respectfully disagree with NYB Buff's claim that Lolich belongs in Cooperstown. Lolich finished his career 12th on the all-time strikeout list with 2,832, second only to Steve Carlton among left-handers. September 25, 2013 Raymond Malcuit Jr. Usually a bad trade doesn't reveal itself as bad until later when the player that came clearly is not working out. McLain got all the publicity but Lolich got the wins in post season 1968. I simply . Then they all got old and the team slid into rebuilding- different than the Mets? May 7, 2013 We are going all the way!" Maudlin, anecdotal sentiment at its best! His three wins in the 1968 Series against the Cardinals were the apex of his career. Man, he was a big one. And of course Lolich did not want to be here, and the fans did not want him here either, so I am sure that's why he skipped town the next year. I find it odd that he didn't play in 1977. Lolich's main purpose was to pitch and he couldn't even do that for us. December 13, 2007 But the facts are:Lolich spent 16 years in the Majors. But I think the final verdict has to be that neither team would have fared much differently with or without the Lolich/Staub trade. Mickey loved his Harley. Jay Mickey liked his doughnuts. Rusty played another decade. To the guy who scored the game when Lolich gave up two homers to the no name pitcher- big deal? Read about Andrew Feustel LOHS Class of 1983. December 20, 2019 Its not Rustys fault the Tigers traded for hitting when they already had hitting. Strawberry Rainbow. Or even a platoon as Vail was righty, and Milner was lefty.In the days of 4-man rotation, Seaver-Koosman-Matlack had them covered 75% of the time. September 12, 2002 Two quick points that haven't been mentioned:- It was Mike Vail's fantastic debut that led the Mets to believe they had a replacement for Staub. LA-Mets Mickey Lolich was a great pitcher in the American League. Usually a bad trade doesn't reveal itself as bad until later when the player that came clearly is not working out. April 23, 2003 News. And Rusty Staub? But the facts are:Lolich spent 16 years in the Majors. But what can you expect when the team only averaged 3.4 runs for Seaver per start and 3.3 for Lolich? Bob P Mickey was a fantastic pitcher for the Tigers. Visit the Crane Pool Forum to discuss the Mets and just about anything else! Mickey Lolich did not pitch badly for the Mets in 1976. May 7, 2013 October 19, 2011 That would make him a star in today's market. As for his love of donuts, he could have been the prototype for Homer Simpson. Shari Within a year, the corpulent Lolich had retired to open a doughnut shop in suburban Detroit. Copyright 1999-2023, The Ultimate Mets Database. or Bruce Kison. bogeyman The trade was a great one for the Tigers and yet another whopper in a long history of bad trades for the Mets. But keeping 105-RBI Staub would have provided middle lineup power 100% of the time. Jay Baseball burnt him out. I used to think that Lolich sucked with the Mets, but after reviewing his stats and starts from that year, he was a damn effective #4 starter. The trade was a great one for the Tigers and yet another whopper in a long history of bad trades for the Mets. Man, those pitches were big ones. The two 13-inning games didn't even count for complete games because they went 15 innings! The fact of the matter is New York is a what have you done for me lately kind of city, and when Lolich came to the Mets he pitched like a nobody. (With three lefties and a Seaver, the Mets were lefty killers) But the Mets needed hitting. I'll start with full disclosure: I was (and still am) bitter that the Mets gave up one of my favorite players, Rusty Staub, to get Lolich-- who was well past his prime. Three bad starts on 8/3 and 8/13 as well as his next to last start on 9/15 is what really bloated his ERA, not that 3.22 even in the '70s was that shabby.Yes, he was far removed from his prime but to say he sucked is pretty short sighted and flies in the face of the fact that he pitched well enough to be a 12-15 game winner, but then this is the same year Seaver pitched Cy Young caliber ball and went only 14-11. Baseball Career. Reading this brings back my memory of the trade that sent Rusty packing to Detroit. I was 7 years old, listening to the Mets on the radio in the car with my mother. 170 lbs.? September 12, 2002 No contest. He made the all- star team 3 times, led the AL in wins once, shutouts once, complete games once, innings once, strikeouts once, and losses TWICE. I used to think that Lolich sucked with the Mets, but after reviewing his stats and starts from that year, he was a damn effective #4 starter. Randy Tate Mickey loved his Harley. eddiek eddiek Or even a platoon as Vail was righty, and Milner was lefty.In the days of 4-man rotation, Seaver-Koosman-Matlack had them covered 75% of the time. Robert May 9, 2002 Raymond Malcuit An E.R.A of 3.22 in the mid 70's was still pretty respectable. For a fourth starter, on a four man rotation, Lolich was decent. He later resurfaced with the Padres. to realizing he was one of the worst trades in Mets history, before Seaver went to the Reds. Randy Tate Lolich may have gone 8-13 in 1976 but Koosman did even worse the next two years (1977 and 1978). Did you boo him or make fun out of him? April 24, 2003 The plan was apparently: Vail LF/RF, Kingman LF/RF/1B, Milner, LF/RF/1B for those three spots. March 22, 2005 Mickey Lolich did not pitch badly for the Mets in 1976. In that same year he went 13, 13, 12, 11 and 10 innings in 5 games. Or even a platoon as Vail was righty, and Milner was lefty.In the days of 4-man rotation, Seaver-Koosman-Matlack had them covered 75% of the time. When he was with the Mets, I gave him the name "TOO MUCH EATER" but then again the Orange and Blue has always had big boned hurlers (El Sid. I have to respectfully disagree with NYB Buff's claim that Lolich belongs in Cooperstown. June 30, 2019 April 6, 2012 But I have to say, I laughed out loud when I saw his physical statistics on this site. snook Ramblin' Pete Rusty could hit with the lights out. I guess the idea that everyone loves a jolly fat guy is true. View All + Want. Rusty played another decade. Pitchers have good days and then once in a while they hang a curve? Mickey did a few good games with the Mets as well as a couple shutouts. Mickey Lolich was the greatest left handed pitcher in the whole world to me in 1968, He was even greater than Denny. Joe was hit by a Bob Moose pitch to drive in the tying run, but the '76 Mets couldn't stand such success, as two singles and a double play grounder by future Mets coach Bill Robinson in the top of the 10th off Skip Lockwood gave the Bucs a 2-1 win. Joe Figliola View + Cart. =Chuck= body would be a pretty slender person. He made the all- star team 3 times, led the AL in wins once, shutouts once, complete games once, innings once, strikeouts once, and losses TWICE.He finished second (1971) and third (1972) in the Cy Young race, and he never finished higher than TENTH PLACE in the league in ERA (finished tenth in both 1971 and 1972).Baseball Reference lists among his top ten in similarity scores: Jerry Koosman, Jerry Reuss, Rick Reuschel, Luis Tiant, Vida Blue, and Joe Niekro.All of that tells me Lolich in his prime was a good pitcher, but nowhere near a HOFer. He was a big (emphasis: BIG) bust in New York. Peter We are going all the way!" 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