San Francisco Giants: Barry Bonds and My IBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot
By Michael Saltzman
Curt Schilling
80.7 Career WAR, 216 wins, 3116 strikeouts, 3.46 ERA, 3.23 FIP, 127 ERA+
Future Hall of Famer Curt Schilling is the only pitcher in baseball history to win a World Series game in his 20s, 30s, and 40s.
— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) February 2, 2016
Curt Schilling may be controversial off the field, but there is no doubt that he belongs in the Hall of Fame, and it’s not even close. Besides the regular season numbers, he was also a historically great post-season pitcher. His numbers are among the best in the game, with more than 3100 strikeouts and a WAR better than Don Sutton, Jim Palmer and John Smoltz, among others. In October, Schilling shined brightest. In 133.1 post-season innings, he posted an 11-2 record in 19 starts with a 2.23 ERA, 120 strikeouts and 0.968 WHIP.