Al Worthington on cheating

Ecbucs · Post by **Ecbucs** » Fri May 01, 2020 11:08 pm

I didn't know anything about this, since it isn't Pirate related it could get moved to the off topic area if administrator's want.

https://www.al.com/sports/2020/05/the-s ... aling.html

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Sat May 02, 2020 1:01 am

735554435545360 wrote: I didn't know anything about this, since it isn't Pirate related it could get moved to the off topic area if administrator's want.

https://www.al.com/sports/2020/05/the-s ... aling.html

Cool story! I remember him as a pitcher but I didn't know about any of that.

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Sat May 02, 2020 11:42 am

6A4C4D5A4C5C2F0 wrote: I didn't know anything about this, since it isn't Pirate related it could get moved to the off topic area if administrator's want.

https://www.al.com/sports/2020/05/the-s ... aling.html

Good story. His convictions are to be admired. He made a very good point when he spoke about stealing signs using one's eyes rather than an outside influence, like technology. He's absolutely right. I don't imagine anyone would consider sign stealing cheating when it's done by the players and coaches on the field. But a non-participant stationed off the field using telescopes, computers, algorithms, etc is definitely outside the rules.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Sat May 02, 2020 6:35 pm

Worthington led the AL in saves in 1968 at age 39. He had 18. It was a different world for relievers back then as 5 of his teammates combined for another 11 saves. Face led the Pirates that year with 13 saves before being sold to Detroit on 8/31. Up to that point, 5 other Pirates had combined for an additional 13 saves.