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VanillaGorilla · 08-28-2013, 06:28 PM

Johnny Vander Meer is a true baseball immortal. Someday someone will hit 100 HR in a season. Someone will hit 1000 HR for a career. Someone will have a 60 game hitting streak. Someday every record will be different from what it is now.

All of these somedays will arrive long before the someday that someone throws consecutive no-hitters. For that, Johnny Vander Meer is immortal. It is awesome that he joins this HOF and will play in the virtual cornfield, forever.

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Vander Meer was selected by the Pirates with the 4th overall pick in the 2063 draft.

He was a work horse for the Pirates. He played for them through the 2079 season. In that time he became the team leader in career IP and starts. The pirates rich history of pitching includes the likes of HOFers Bob Feller, Ed Walsh, Rube Waddell, and Lefty Grove.

On May 7, 2066, Vander Meer spun a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals, fanning 13.

On May 12, 2066 he took the hill and, well...did not throw a no hitter. C'mon, THAT would have been insane.

He was a great pitcher for a long period of time. In 2069 his pitching was at its zenith. He posted a 23-5 record with an OOTP ERA of 1.52 (npa ERA+ 291!!). He struck out 355 men in in 237 1/3 IP to take the NL Triple Crown as well as the Cy Young Award.

In 2078, at the age of 35, Vander Meer was assigned the closer job. He responded by saving 43 games.

Back in the role of starter in 2080, Vander Meer's shoulder became too sore to pitch and he ended his season in July. A brief attempt to pitch was given in 2081, but Father Time had finally won out (as he always does) and Vander Meer hung up the cleats.

Johnny Vader Meer won 201 career games (43rd) and suffered 117 losses. His .6321 win% ranks him 29th on the career list. His career OOTP ERA was a dazzling 3.07 (20th).

He struck out 3501 men (33rd, one spot behind George Davies) in 2954 2/3 IP (66th).

Vander Meer appeared in one post season, but no WS chance.

An 8 time All Star, Vander Meer is the youngster of the class, entering the Hall at age 44.

Black Ink: 22 (17)
Gray Ink: 199 (116)
HOFm: 148 (33)
HOFs: 49 (12)

Gorilla Composite: 3.4 (1.4)

08-28-2013, 06:28 PM	#139
VanillaGorilla All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,371	Class of 2087, Pitchers, Part 2: Vander Meer Johnny Vander Meer is a true baseball immortal. Someday someone will hit 100 HR in a season. Someone will hit 1000 HR for a career. Someone will have a 60 game hitting streak. Someday every record will be different from what it is now. All of these somedays will arrive long before the someday that someone throws consecutive no-hitters. For that, Johnny Vander Meer is immortal. It is awesome that he joins this HOF and will play in the virtual cornfield, forever. ------------------------------------------ Vander Meer was selected by the Pirates with the 4th overall pick in the 2063 draft. He was a work horse for the Pirates. He played for them through the 2079 season. In that time he became the team leader in career IP and starts. The pirates rich history of pitching includes the likes of HOFers Bob Feller, Ed Walsh, Rube Waddell, and Lefty Grove. On May 7, 2066, Vander Meer spun a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals, fanning 13. On May 12, 2066 he took the hill and, well...did not throw a no hitter. C'mon, THAT would have been insane. He was a great pitcher for a long period of time. In 2069 his pitching was at its zenith. He posted a 23-5 record with an OOTP ERA of 1.52 (npa ERA+ 291!!). He struck out 355 men in in 237 1/3 IP to take the NL Triple Crown as well as the Cy Young Award. In 2078, at the age of 35, Vander Meer was assigned the closer job. He responded by saving 43 games. Back in the role of starter in 2080, Vander Meer's shoulder became too sore to pitch and he ended his season in July. A brief attempt to pitch was given in 2081, but Father Time had finally won out (as he always does) and Vander Meer hung up the cleats. Johnny Vader Meer won 201 career games (43rd) and suffered 117 losses. His .6321 win% ranks him 29th on the career list. His career OOTP ERA was a dazzling 3.07 (20th). He struck out 3501 men (33rd, one spot behind George Davies) in 2954 2/3 IP (66th). Vander Meer appeared in one post season, but no WS chance. An 8 time All Star, Vander Meer is the youngster of the class, entering the Hall at age 44. Black Ink: 22 (17) Gray Ink: 199 (116) HOFm: 148 (33) HOFs: 49 (12) Gorilla Composite: 3.4 (1.4)