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It was Mark Eichorn. Saw him pitch for Watsonville High a few times in the late 1970s. Blazing fastball. As a 21-year old starter for the Blue Jays in 1982, he tore his shoulder but good when he debuted in 1982, not even satisfying rookie playing time requirements.

Fast forward four years. Next appearance in the bigs, technically his rookie year, was as a 25-year old, Tyler Rogers-style submarine-motion pitcher, only being able to touch the 70s mph. No longer a starter, he went 14-6 as a setup man, with a 1.72 ERA, 10 saves and a 7.3 WAR, best-ever by a rookie. He threw 157 innings with 166 strikeouts, thanks to his unorthodox delivery.

Vida's war was 9.0 in 1971. However, he pitched about 40 innings in 69 and in 70, making him no longer a rookie at aged 20. In 70 he threw a one hitter and a no hitter. In 71, went 24-8, with an 1.82 ERA, 301 Ks, 24 complete games, and 8 shutouts. Amazing. 

Disappointing he's not in the HOF.

[cardcrimson]

It was Mark Eichorn. Saw him pitch for Watsonville High a few times in the late 1970s. Blazing fastball. As a 21-year old starter for the Blue Jays in 1982, he tore his shoulder but good when he debuted in 1982, not even satisfying rookie playing time requirements.

Fast forward four years. Next appearance in the bigs, technically his rookie year, was as a 25-year old, Tyler Rogers-style submarine-motion pitcher, only being able to touch the 70s mph. No longer a starter, he went 14-6 as a setup man, with a 1.72 ERA, 10 saves and a 7.3 WAR, best-ever by a rookie. He threw 157 innings with 166 strikeouts, thanks to his unorthodox delivery.

Vida's war was 9.0 in 1971. However, he pitched about 40 innings in 69 and in 70, making him no longer a rookie at aged 20. In 70 he threw a one hitter and a no hitter. In 71, went 24-8, with an 1.82 ERA, 301 Ks, 24 complete games, and 8 shutouts. Amazing. 

Disappointing he's not in the HOF.