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125. Roy Oswalt

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125. Roy Oswalt
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: August 29, 1977 in Kosciusko, MS USA
  • Weight: 190 lbs.
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: May 06, 2001
  • Final Game: September 29, 2013
  • NLCS MVP - 2005
  • Cy Young - 2001
  • Cy Young - 2002
  • Cy Young - 2004
  • Cy Young - 2005
  • Cy Young - 2006
  • Cy Young - 2010
  • MVP - 2001
  • MVP - 2002
  • MVP - 2004
  • MVP - 2005
  • Rookie of the Year - 2001
 
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In the mid-2000s, Roy Oswalt was considered one of the top pitchers in the National League. “Os” would have five seasons where he was voted in the top five in National League Cy Young balloting and it was his arm that won the NLCS MVP in 2005 getting Houston to their lone World Series appearance.


Oswalt was a very good starter for an extended period of time, but was it enough for Cooperstown? It probably isn’t though it can not be forgotten that in a six-year period he finished in the top five in Cy Young voting for five of those years.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Kosciusco, Mississippi, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Tuesday, 01 January 2019
  • Position: Pitcher
  • Played For: Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Rings (None)
    All-Star (3) (2005, 2006 & 2007)
    NLCS MVP (1) (2005)
    Highest bWAR for Pitchers (1) (NL) (2007)
    Lowest Earned Run Average (1) (NL) (2006)
    Most Wins (1) (NL) (2004)
    Lowest WHIP (1) (NL) (2010)
    Most Games Started (2) (NL) (2004 & 2005)
    Highest SO/BB (1) (NL) (2006)
    Highest ERA + (1) (NL) (2011)
    Highest FIP (1) (NL) (2011)
    Most Sacrifice Hits (1) (NL) (2006)
    Most Putouts by a Pitcher (1) (NL) (2008)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (4) (NL) (2005, 2007, 2008 & 2009)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Cy Young Finishes: 
    (NL: 2001, 5th), (NL: 2002, 4th), (NL: 2004, 3rd), (NL: 2005, 4th), (NL: 2006, 4th) & (NL: 2010, 6th)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Pitchers)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Earned Run Average)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Wins)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (WHIP)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (BB/9)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (SO/9)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Innings Pitched)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Strikeouts)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Games Started)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Complete Games)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Shutouts)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (SO/BB)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (ERA+)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (FIP)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 37. SO/BB: 3.562
    58. ERA+: 127
    82. Win Probability Added: 24.1
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 2019: 0.9%
  • Should be Inducted As A: Houston Astro

Should Roy Oswalt be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 36.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 30.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 24.2%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 9.1%
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