AboutTom Schott Expertise I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. Try to stick to on-the-field stuff. I`m not interested in personal off-the-field stuff like spouses, girl friends, drug habits, salaries, mascots, etc. If you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."
Experience I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.
Publications Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.
What is the most runs given up by a pitcher who still received the win for the game?
Answer Chris,
I have not been able to nail this down definitively, but I have got some information for you. The most runs I can discover a pitcher giving up and still winning is 10. Three times I've been able to find:
Russ Ortiz, SF Giants vs Mil Brewers, 21 May 2003
Vida Blue, SF Giants vs. SD Padres, 19 April 1979
Bob Friend, Pit Pirates vs. ??, ?? 1954
I will keep looking; something tells me the number has to be bigger.
