April 27, 2013 Take a look at his stats on baseball-reference and you will shake your head. $4.99 shipping. Rusty played another decade. Al They have three children. Feat Fan February 25, 2003 Ok, the height is correct but make no mistake,a consistent, determined winner, Mickey Lolich was in the spotlight throughout his career. May 6, 2003 But this one defied all logic from the beginning. He pitched over 300 innings for 4 years in a row, coming close to 400 one year. Rusty played another decade. (And of course Donald Grant) The Mets had to fill 2 corner outfield spots and first base. I recall one year where he had 121 RBI's. Although I'd rather have a hitter like Rusty, you have to admit, Mickey Lolich's ERA was a very respectable 3.22. Shickhaus Franks But the facts are:Lolich spent 16 years in the Majors. Having this claim (in addition to his World Series MVP) is definitely worthy of the Hall of Fame. The trade was a great one for the Tigers and yet another whopper in a long history of bad trades for the Mets. As a 44-year-old with a beer belly, I can relate. January 12, 2011 March 5, 2006 As it is, he was traded to a team with a set of already existent aces- Seaver and Koosman. June 30, 2019 I simply loved to see him walk onto the mound; I knew that we as a ball club would be a winner any time he pitched, but as they always say time moves on, but our memory is always around. April 27, 2013 Usually a bad trade doesn't reveal itself as bad until later when the player that came clearly is not working out. Lolich was a good one, underrated and dominating at times. In this World Series, Lolich pitched three complete games and allowed only five runs an ERA of 1.67. ''I finally found out what really happens in the stands,'' he said. Bob P An online store and history website that curates Lake Orion history and offers. We felt the same way when the Mets traded away Seaver and got back mediocre players for him. Grant was a real hindrance to the Mets. Or a fantasy football team. As it is, he was traded to a team with a set of already existent aces- Seaver and Koosman. There were some games where the Mets did not give him support. 6'1", 170???? They were starting their descent into oblivion and the Staub trade was step in that direction. I simply loved to see him walk onto the mound; I knew that we as a ball club would be a winner any time he pitched, but as they always say time moves on, but our memory is always around. April 27, 2013 Mickey Lolich 6xInscribed & Signed Detroit Tigers Jersey (JSA COA) 1968 Champion. The Staub trade was ridiculous but not Lolich's fault. Lolich finished his career 12th on the all-time strikeout list with 2,832, second only to Steve Carlton among left-handers. September 24, 2005 The fact of the matter is New York is a what have you done for me lately kind of city, and when Lolich came to the Mets he pitched like a nobody. Jamey Bumbalo Although I'd rather have a hitter like Rusty, you have to admit, Mickey Lolich's ERA was a very respectable 3.22. Not to say the trade wasn't awful - but come on! Ramblin' Pete Michael He led the Tigers to their second last-place finish in their 76-year history. The Mets acquiring him for Rusty Staub was another trade made by M. Donald Grant out of spite for Staub's salary request. We are going all the way!" Still, he seemed nettled that bygone heroes sit nearer to the pigeons than the field. End of Line He had a 3/4 delivery that thrived on the weight shift. Let me say that again, 376 and that's without a pitch count. October 13, 2008 Really? Did you boo him or make fun out of him? Mickey was at the tail end of his career when he came to the Mets. Staub a great fielder with a great arm? June 11, 2003 John Bruce bob saunders Mickey Lolich did not pitch badly for the Mets in 1976. The last thing the Tigers needed was a dandy hitter whose hitting only went to support lopsided slugfest losses every day. John Bruce McLain got all the publicity but Lolich got the wins in post season 1968. He had a 3/4 delivery that thrived on the weight shift. But the facts are:Lolich spent 16 years in the Majors. When he was with the Mets, I gave him the name "TOO MUCH EATER" but then again the Orange and Blue has always had big boned hurlers (El Sid. Maybe Rusty was not in his prime when the Tigers got him, but the man could still swing the bat. January 12, 2011 He eats his product.' Shari Mickey was a fantastic pitcher for the Tigers. Peter Having this claim (in addition to his World Series MVP) is definitely worthy of the Hall of Fame. Shickhaus Franks Or even a platoon as Vail was righty, and Milner was lefty.In the days of 4-man rotation, Seaver-Koosman-Matlack had them covered 75% of the time. My memory is that while the Mets' front office had made dumb and abysmal trades in the past, this was one that just made no sense in any way, shape, or form. But in his final season with the Tigers, he became the all-time leader in strikeouts for left-handed pitchers. I recall one year where he had 121 RBI's. Or even a platoon as Vail was righty, and Milner was lefty.In the days of 4-man rotation, Seaver-Koosman-Matlack had them covered 75% of the time. June 2, 2006 I don't know if Mickey belongs in Cooperstown but he sure deserved more than 25% of the vote which was his highest showing. As somebody mentioned previously, this is really all Mike Vail's fault. Maybe Rusty was not in his prime when the Tigers got him, but the man could still swing the bat. In that same year he went 13, 13, 12, 11 and 10 innings in 5 games. When it comes to singing, I'm the heavyweight champion of the world. 6'1", 170???? Not that THAT did squat for the Mets! But then Vail got hurt, and Kranepool and the aging Torre got more playing time.The better plan was to keep Staub, and let Milner and Vail fight for a spot. All he represents for me was one of the many horrendous choices the Mets have made over the years, always going after washed up has-beens past their prime. November 28, 2001 There were some games where the Mets did not give him support. Joshua C. Predmore and family moved from New York to Orion in 1849 to establish a farming business. And complaining about how fat he was? How Mickey still had an arm when he pitched for us is amazing. He later came back to play for the Padres. Reading this brings back my memory of the trade that sent Rusty packing to Detroit. February 28, 2003 May 7, 2013 But this one defied all logic from the beginning. 3.50 was more of a mediocre E.R.A in those days.About his profile of 6'1" and 170 lbs., I looked him up in the Baseball Encyclopedia and that's what they have. How Mickey still had an arm when he pitched for us is amazing. Only two others, Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson, have surpassed him. Fact is Lolich was always overweight. A few more years as the ace of the Tigers staff probably would have landed him in the Hall of Fame. As for his love of donuts, he could have been the prototype for Homer Simpson. The fact that he pitched four consecutive 300+ inning years; that's like 10 years in today's game. Jay The fact of the matter is New York is a what have you done for me lately kind of city, and when Lolich came to the Mets he pitched like a nobody. Tigers Mickey Lolich signed Jersey WCOA. Lolich was still productive but he was never accepted in New York because of whom he was traded for. Although Mick was not the same pitcher in NY that he was in Detroit, everyone seemed to like the guy. April 23, 2003 He started 45 games and completed 29. Well, I never realized that Rusty Staub was such a favorite in New York, beside the old Tigers announcer George Kell always making a fuss over Rusty Staub's New York restaurant. Lolich may have gone 8-13 in 1976 but Koosman did even worse the next two years (1977 and 1978). Mickey was a fantastic pitcher for the Tigers. The fact that he pitched four consecutive 300+ inning years; that's like 10 years in today's game. October 4, 2006 However, Mets management, in their infinite wisdom, wanted to trade Rusty Staub so badly, that they were willing to get anything in return, and actually had to go to great lengths to convince Lolich to come to the Mets. Usually a bad trade doesn't reveal itself as bad until later when the player that came clearly is not working out. senor ortiz Lolich was still productive but he was never accepted in New York because of whom he was traded for. To the guy who scored the game when Lolich gave up two homers to the no name pitcher- big deal? If he had finished his career in Detroit, he probably would have been elected to the Hall Of Fame, with perhaps two more seasons of 15 wins. Koufax would have 175 by the All-Star Break. He started 45 games and completed 29. Koufax would have 175 by the All-Star Break. August 7, 2018 Rusty played another decade. His not being elected to Cooperstown is a major oversight. Fact is Lolich was always overweight. Earl Milliman's Ford was located on the southwest corner of North Broadway and Shadbolt. October 4, 2006 But then Vail got hurt, and Kranepool and the aging Torre got more playing time.The better plan was to keep Staub, and let Milner and Vail fight for a spot. October 19, 2011 Grant was a real hindrance to the Mets. Lolich finished his career 12th on the all-time strikeout list with 2,832, second only to Steve Carlton among left-handers. He started 45 games and completed 29. April 6, 2012 Then they all got old and the team slid into rebuilding- different than the Mets? support. Having this claim (in addition to his World Series MVP) is definitely worthy of the Hall of Fame. He made the all- star team 3 times, led the AL in wins once, shutouts once, complete games once, innings once, strikeouts once, and losses TWICE.He finished second (1971) and third (1972) in the Cy Young race, and he never finished higher than TENTH PLACE in the league in ERA (finished tenth in both 1971 and 1972).Baseball Reference lists among his top ten in similarity scores: Jerry Koosman, Jerry Reuss, Rick Reuschel, Luis Tiant, Vida Blue, and Joe Niekro.All of that tells me Lolich in his prime was a good pitcher, but nowhere near a HOFer. He was overweight and kind of babyfaced but I don't remember anyone being more focused or a battler. August 18, 2001 According to his profile above, his height and weight are listed as follows:Height: 6.01 Weight: 170170 pounds on a 6 ft. 1 in. Mickey Lolich did not do too bad with the Mets, He just did not get the In that same year he went 13, 13, 12, 11 and 10 innings in 5 games. Feat Fan However, Mets management, in their infinite wisdom, wanted to trade Rusty Staub so badly, that they were willing to get anything in return, and actually had to go to great lengths to convince Lolich to come to the Mets. June 30, 2001 That's more realistic but generous, I think! October 18, 2008 How Mickey still had an arm when he pitched for us is amazing. pete He was overweight and kind of babyfaced but I don't remember anyone being more focused or a battler. Rusty played another decade. I'm still not clear - he traded Mickey Lolich to improve team speed? I'll take Mickey's pitching line - except for W&L - any time. 170 lbs.? LA-Mets Raymond Malcuit Max Power McLain got all the publicity but Lolich got the wins in post season 1968. In that same year he went 13, 13, 12, 11 and 10 innings in 5 games. How Mickey still had an arm when he pitched for us is amazing. Mickey was featured riding his motorcyle. That's more realistic but generous, I think! November 19, 2002 Laura15yearoldmodel What a sore disapppointment it was to see Staub take over rightfield (with his gnat's piss arm) after watching Kaline out in right all of those years in Detroit. The plan was apparently: Vail LF/RF, Kingman LF/RF/1B, Milner, LF/RF/1B for those three spots. Lolich finished his career 12th on the all-time strikeout list with 2,832, second only to Steve Carlton among left-handers. June 30, 2019 Reading this brings back my memory of the trade that sent Rusty packing to Detroit. Mickey Stephen Lolich, American former professional baseball player, manufacturer's representative. April 6, 2012 John, we know the condition the team was in when Lolich got here. Lolich was a good one, underrated and dominating at times. Baseball burnt him out. He pitched over 300 innings for 4 years in a row, coming close to 400 one year. LA-Mets He started 45 games and completed 29. I simply loved to see him walk onto the mound; I knew that we as a ball club would be a winner any time he pitched, but as they always say time moves on, but our memory is always around. The two 13-inning games didn't even count for complete games because they went 15 innings! They were starting their descent into oblivion and the Staub trade was step in that direction. And by the time he left Detroit, he was fatter than Lolich. 6'1", 170???? He later resurfaced with the Padres. That would make him a star in today's market. Mickey Lolich did not do too bad with the Mets, He just did not get the The Staub trade was ridiculous but not Lolich's fault. Stu Baron Lolich was still productive but he was never accepted in New York because of whom he was traded for. Mickey was finished and Rusty still had about 8-10 years left, even though the last couple were solely as a pinch hitter. Mickey was a great pitcher but was not happy in New York. When he was with the Mets, I gave him the name "TOO MUCH EATER" but then again the Orange and Blue has always had big boned hurlers (El Sid. (With three lefties and a Seaver, the Mets were lefty killers) But the Mets needed hitting. Dianna Jeanneh Jones The last thing the Tigers needed was a dandy hitter whose hitting only went to support lopsided slugfest losses every day. Raymond Malcuit Jr. Bob P October 19, 2011 That's more realistic but generous, I think! Two quick points that haven't been mentioned:- It was Mike Vail's fantastic debut that led the Mets to believe they had a replacement for Staub. The fact that he pitched four consecutive 300+ inning years; that's like 10 years in today's game. Then they all got old and the team slid into rebuilding- different than the Mets? Mickey was a great pitcher but was not happy in New York. Did you boo him or make fun out of him? Gary from Chesapeake feat fan Dianna Jeanneh Jones Mickey Lolich did not pitch badly for the Mets in 1976. What a sore disapppointment it was to see Staub take over rightfield (with his gnat's piss arm) after watching Kaline out in right all of those years in Detroit. Randy Tate As for all the innings Lolich pitched in Detroit, in today's game 300 innings is comparable to two full seasons, what with pitch counts and constantly babying starting pitchers. June 11, 2003 Grant was a real hindrance to the Mets. February 25, 2003 John, we know the condition the team was in when Lolich got here. McLain got all the publicity but Lolich got the wins in post season 1968. Cut him some slack. I have to respectfully disagree with NYB Buff's claim that Lolich belongs in Cooperstown. Lolich pitched fairly well with the Mets, in fact I recall a 2-0 shutout at Shea he pitched against the Cardinals in about two hours. I don't know, I'm not a Mets expert. 3-time MLB All-Star who started more games as a pitcher than anyone in Detroit Tigers history. Mickey Lolich was a great pitcher in the American League. Randy Tate He never had much to say about Lolich's donut shop though. feat fan Dianna Jeanneh Jones For a fourth starter, on a four man rotation, Lolich was decent. There were some games where the Mets did not give him support. Raymond Malcuit Or even a platoon as Vail was righty, and Milner was lefty.In the days of 4-man rotation, Seaver-Koosman-Matlack had them covered 75% of the time. Somber. Showing Editorial results for mickey lolich. Lolich's main purpose was to pitch and he couldn't even do that for us. Maybe when he was 15 years old he was 170, but at no point in his major league career was he ever 170. "We're tickled to death.". Dianna Jeanneh Jones Lolich was a fine pitcher. 76 talking about this. But I think the final verdict has to be that neither team would have fared much differently with or without the Lolich/Staub trade. (And of course Donald Grant) The Mets had to fill 2 corner outfield spots and first base. As a 44-year-old with a beer belly, I can relate. Peter More information Mickey Lolich More like this Birch Run Frankenmuth Bacon Burger Tonys Visitors Bureau Most Favorite Favorite Places Traverse City Banana Split He started 45 games and completed 29. Raymond Malcuit Then they all got old and the team slid into rebuilding- different than the Mets? Trace the evolution of the Mets official uniform over the years. This happened because M. Donald Grant, usurper/dictator of the New York Mets, was personally annoyed by Rusty Staub. Really? 33 MIN. I'll take Mickey's pitching line - except for W&L - any time. Three bad starts on 8/3 and 8/13 as well as his next to last start on 9/15 is what really bloated his ERA, not that 3.22 even in the '70s was that shabby.Yes, he was far removed from his prime but to say he sucked is pretty short sighted and flies in the face of the fact that he pitched well enough to be a 12-15 game winner, but then this is the same year Seaver pitched Cy Young caliber ball and went only 14-11. I recall one year where he had 121 RBI's. I remember that the Daily News at the time would have a one-page section on Sunday that showed some of the athletes with their families away from the ballpark. But I have to say, I laughed out loud when I saw his physical statistics on this site. mets Ok, the height is correct but make no mistake,a consistent, determined winner, Mickey Lolich was in the spotlight throughout his career. Bob In this World Series, Lolich pitched three complete games and allowed only five runs an ERA of 1.67. October 13, 2008 What a sore disapppointment it was to see Staub take over rightfield (with his gnat's piss arm) after watching Kaline out in right all of those years in Detroit. He also had a terrific arm and was a darn good fielder. Its not Rustys fault the Tigers traded for hitting when they already had hitting. Feat Fan I recall one year where he had 121 RBI's. (thankfully returning in '81). MLB.TV Watch & Listen Archives . Two quick points that haven't been mentioned:- It was Mike Vail's fantastic debut that led the Mets to believe they had a replacement for Staub. Lolich was a newcomer that was a big loser, and he reminded us of how stupid the Mets management was for always going after fading superstars. You can't be serious. McLain got all the publicity but Lolich got the wins in post season 1968. I recall one year where he had 121 RBI's. I don't know if Mickey belongs in Cooperstown but he sure deserved more than 25% of the vote which was his highest showing. pete But I think the final verdict has to be that neither team would have fared much differently with or without the Lolich/Staub trade. No put-down of Mickey, but that teamed needed Staub much more than they needed another pitcher. HmmBaseball Reference.com is usually beyond redoubt, but I would say with almost unimpeachable certainty that Mickey Lolich weighed somewhere in the vicinity of 240 by the time he was huffing and puffing his way up the pitchers mound at Shea in 1976.Another awful trade, courtesy of M. Donald Grant, who couldn't wait to run Rusty Staub (coming off a team-record setting 105 RBI season) out of town, weeks after Mrs. Payson passed away. So why did you try to destroy the guy? Really? July 15, 2016 Another guy who didn't get enough run support, and - yes - he ended up being blamed for the Staub trade rather than Grant himself. I look at his numbers as a Met and they're not bad. senor ortiz December 13, 2007 This has never happened before? I wish the Mets had a pitcher today with a 3.22 ERA. Bartolo Colon etc). That's more realistic but generous, I think! The Lolich for Rusty Staub trade might be the first and only trade where two players who were well known for food establishments were traded for each other. - Now for the trade itself. John, we know the condition the team was in when Lolich got here. October 13, 2008 That would make him a star in today's market. He started 45 games and completed 29. November 3, 2006 170 lbs.? Raymond Malcuit Lolich played for the Tiger from 1963-75. Lolich's main purpose was to pitch and he couldn't even do that for us. May 7, 2013 Five years before he became a Met, Lolich threw for 376 innings! Joe As it is, he was traded to a team with a set of already existent aces- Seaver and Koosman. April 6, 2012 "SHELLY SMITH. mets feat fan (thankfully returning in '81). Grant was a real hindrance to the Mets. November 28, 2001 He pitched very good ball for you. As a 44-year-old with a beer belly, I can relate. I would put Rusty for Lolich in second place. Ok, the height is correct but make no mistake,a consistent, determined winner, Mickey Lolich was in the spotlight throughout his career. April 27, 2013 Mickey Lolich did not want to come to the Mets. Five years before he became a Met, Lolich threw for 376 innings! But in his final season with the Tigers, he became the all-time leader in strikeouts for left-handed pitchers. (And of course Donald Grant) The Mets had to fill 2 corner outfield spots and first base. Mickey Lolich is one of my favorite players. July 15, 2016 October 4, 2006 OK it was a terrible trade. I would put Rusty for Lolich in second place. Bob P October 2, 2005 The date was December 12, 1975, a Friday. The two 13-inning games didn't even count for complete games because they went 15 innings! I had never heard my mother get so angry at a Mets player. Mickey Lolich was the greatest left handed pitcher in the whole world to me in 1968, He was even greater than Denny. Mickey was at the tail end of his career when he came to the Mets. God bless him wherever he is and good luck! As for his love of donuts, he could have been the prototype for Homer Simpson. Lolich, the winningest lefty in Tigers history as well as their all-time strikeouts leader reluctantly agreed to go to New York. I'll start with full disclosure: I was (and still am) bitter that the Mets gave up one of my favorite players, Rusty Staub, to get Lolich-- who was well past his prime. The Tigers had some great years back in the late 60's and early 70's- much like the Mets. As it is, he was traded to a team with a set of already existent aces- Seaver and Koosman. Like Seaver and Koosman, Mickey had pretty meager run support throughout his career. Then they all got old and the team slid into rebuilding- different than the Mets? I remember when M. Donald Grant traded Staub for Lolich he explained it to disgusted NY sports fans by saying something like "the team needs more speed. I'll take Mickey's pitching line - except for W&L - any time. The Lolich for Rusty Staub trade might be the first and only trade where two players who were well known for food establishments were traded for each other. I look at his numbers as a Met and they're not bad. Man, he was a big one. McLain got all the publicity but Lolich got the wins in post season 1968. You've got to be good 365 days a year. I used to think that Lolich sucked with the Mets, but after reviewing his stats and starts from that year, he was a damn effective #4 starter. Mickey loved his Harley. Kooz As a 44-year-old with a beer belly, I can relate. Lolich committed to playing 2 years for the Mets, but then reneged on that promise. In this World Series, Lolich pitched three complete games and allowed only five runs an ERA of 1.67. Mickey had a lifetime 3.44 ERA and 2832 strikeouts. But the facts are:Lolich spent 16 years in the Majors. So when your "inning eater" goes 220 and gets a bonus it's beyond comprehension. And by the time he left Detroit, he was fatter than Lolich. Mickey Lolich did not do too bad with the Mets, He just did not get the Really? As somebody mentioned previously, this is really all Mike Vail's fault. He had a 3/4 delivery that thrived on the weight shift. November 12, 2006 Lolich - donuts Staub - steak.The food metaphor of trading a steak for a donut is accurate in this and many Mets trades.Would love to see a book written with lists and analysis of all Mets trades. The Lolich for Rusty Staub trade might be the first and only trade where two players who were well known for food establishments were traded for each other. The trade was a great one for the Tigers and yet another whopper in a long history of bad trades for the Mets. Ramblin' Pete Having this claim (in addition to his World Series MVP) is definitely worthy of the Hall of Fame. October 19, 2011 There were some games where the Mets did not give him support. October 19, 2011 He was my dad's favorite Met, though, I think because here was a gut with a gut as big as my dad's who was out there flinging baseballs for money. I saw Lolich pitch at Shea on July 29, 1976, a Thursday afternoon game following morning showers, probably a getaway game, attended by a sparse crowd of 12,588. I'll take Mickey's pitching line - except for W&L - any time. But what can you expect when the team only averaged 3.4 runs for Seaver per start and 3.3 for Lolich? Other than some one saying he ate donuts rather than come back to NY, does anyone know the real reason why he didn't pitch in 77? But the facts are:Lolich spent 16 years in the Majors. Shari He was my dad's favorite Met, though, I think because here was a gut with a gut as big as my dad's who was out there flinging baseballs for money. They were starting their descent into oblivion and the Staub trade was step in that direction. Five years before he became a Met, Lolich threw for 376 innings! As somebody mentioned previously, this is really all Mike Vail's fault. Al Reading this brings back my memory of the trade that sent Rusty packing to Detroit. April 6, 2012 (Note: others featured in that section were the Knicks' Toby Knight and his wife and Rangers enforcer Nick Fotiu and his very leggy wife and kids)I also had the unfortunate opportunity to score the game against the Phillies where pitcher Larry Christensen belted TWO home runs off Lolich on a hot Sunday afternoon. I was 7 years old, listening to the Mets on the radio in the car with my mother. (thankfully returning in '81). October 4, 2006 But keeping 105-RBI Staub would have provided middle lineup power 100% of the time. God bless him wherever he is and good luck! Dianna Jeanneh Jones For a fourth starter, on a four man rotation, Lolich was decent. He is 82 years old and is a Virgo. 6'1", 170???? Lolich may have been a great pitcher once, but by 1976 he was a has-been. We are going all the way!" 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