Are You Impressed by Jamie Moyer?
SodaHead Sports
2012/04/18 16:00:00
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Long-time pitcher Jamie Moyer did the unthinkable Tuesday night. Moyer (1-2), at age 49, became the oldest pitcher to ever win a game in Major League Baseball history. Moyer's efforts helped the Colorado Rockies defeat the San Diego Padres 5-3. On a humorous note, Moyer didn't even realize what he accomplished.
"I wish I was a baseball historian," Moyer said after his historic, record-setting game. "I'm a little embarrassed to admit that. As players, we should know more about the game, the history of the game. You need to respect the game and the people that came before you."
While Moyer did make history, he said post-game that someone will break his age record, considering all the great athletes out there. For now though, the player with gray streaks of hair, nearing the age of 50, who was an afterthought this season, can lay claim to the record. Just don't call Jamie Moyer an old man when he can still win baseball games...
"I wish I was a baseball historian," Moyer said after his historic, record-setting game. "I'm a little embarrassed to admit that. As players, we should know more about the game, the history of the game. You need to respect the game and the people that came before you."
While Moyer did make history, he said post-game that someone will break his age record, considering all the great athletes out there. For now though, the player with gray streaks of hair, nearing the age of 50, who was an afterthought this season, can lay claim to the record. Just don't call Jamie Moyer an old man when he can still win baseball games...
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The Mosher 2012/04/18 23:51:20
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- Nameless 2012/04/20 03:07:52Yes
Right about now, I wish the Red Sox had him.reply - NYYankees 2012/04/20 01:31:15Yes+150 years old and still pitching. and more importantly getting people out with 85 MPH. How can you not be impressed Jamie Moyer's got guts.reply
- Bob DiN 2012/04/19 06:47:48Yes+1At that age how can you not be.reply
- Tennessee3501 2012/04/19 05:09:08Yes+2Since he is in the National League and has to bat, will he use a regular bat or a cane?reply
- Met 2012/04/19 04:45:11No+1Big deal. I could beat the Padres, and i'm 50 lbs overweight and haven't thrown a baseball in 13 years.reply
- littlebuffalo55TBA 2012/04/19 03:51:25Yes+2I have always been impressed by Jamie Moyer! What a great career and accomplishment!reply
- cmdrbnd007 2012/04/19 03:02:45Yes+2Way to go Jamie!reply
- The Mosher 2012/04/18 23:51:20Yes+3Love him wish we kept him he's a Phillie to mereply
- biggerman 2012/04/18 21:06:54Yes+2Definitely - looking at the box score I see that he allowed 0 earned runs in 7 complete and even though he has 1-2 record, his ERA is 2.55 after three starts. That's good at any age. The fact that he is 49 years old make sit even more impressive.reply
- wpsark_BN_0 2012/04/18 21:03:14Yes+2that's pretty coolreply
- goinpostal 2012/04/18 20:07:49Yes+2He is my hero The Phillies miss youreply
- Wolverineland 2012/04/18 19:51:34Yes+2Considering I am a fellow forty-something, yes that is an achievement .reply
- Your Favorite Nerd Guru 2012/04/18 19:48:33Yes+2I miss when he was a Phillie :(reply
- joe mauro 2012/04/18 19:47:18Yes+3ive been impressed for the last 5 years or so,he is amazing!reply
- wes 2012/04/18 19:44:18No+2Oh, it's a guy.......reply
- BigFig#9 2012/04/18 19:36:24Yes+2Not because of winning a game at 49 but because of the good works he, his wife and his foundation do. He's a class act.reply
- the fuze 2012/04/18 17:46:23Yes+2To still be pitching at 49... not too shabby.reply
- Chris D 2012/04/18 16:50:20Yes+3amazing!reply
- Rick 2012/04/18 16:47:24Yes+2He's only three years younger than me. I'm impressed.reply
- IanDayre 2012/04/18 16:31:27Yes+2How can you not be? He has worked very hard for his success. He is also a good citizen, lots of community involvement, great family man.reply
