Roy Oswalt
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Roy Edward Oswalt
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
- School Holmes Community College
- Debut May 6, 2001
- Born August 29, 1977 in Kosciusko, MS USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Roy Oswalt won an Olympic gold medal for the United States in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
He led the majors in 2006 with 20 sacrifice hits.
Oswalt began his career 22-1 against the Cincinnati Reds. As of August 2008 he has pitched 169.0 innings boasting a 2.56 ERA and striking out 145 batters. This ranked as the best winning percentage (minimum 20 wins) against one team, 3.6% ahead of Carl Mays (35-3 versus the Philadelphia Athletics). Oswalt is the first pitcher ever to begin his career by going 21-1 against another team. Three other pitchers began 20-1, but each then lost his 22nd decision: Charley Radbourn against the Phillies, and Larry Jackson and Juan Marichal both against the Mets.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2001 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 3-time NL All-Star (2005-2007)
- 2005 NLCS MVP
- NL ERA Leader (2006)
- NL Wins Leader (2004)
- NL Winning Percentage Leader (2001)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 5 (2002, 2004-2006 & 2008)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 2 (2004 & 2005)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 6 (2002 & 2004-2008)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 2 (2002 & 2004)
