Virtually every write-up you will find on Rick Reuschel, you will find the word “portly”. He did have a stocky frame and lived up to his “Big Daddy” nickname, but he was as athletic as they came. Frankly, we think there are better adjectives that should be thought of immediately when you think of Rick Reuschel
Reuschel was more than just a good Pitcher. He was a decent fielder (two-time Gold Glove) and was even used as a Pinch Runner on occasion. Of course, it was on the mound where he excelled, as he became one of the stars at Wrigley, winning 135 games there. He would go on to win a respectable 210 games with over 2,000 Strikeouts which showcases a very respectable career, but it is his career WAR that really makes heads turn. Reuschel ranks number 30 all-time for Pitchers with 66.3. He rarely allowed Home Runs, and his off-speed prowess made him a nightmare for batters.
We are not saying that Reuschel should have been destined for Cooperstown, but his resume deserved better than the 0.4 percent of the vote he received in his lone year of eligibility.
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