San Francisco Giants: Top Ten Left-Handed Starting Pitchers

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May 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; A detailed view of Major League Baseball baseballs baring the signature of Robert Manfred Jr. before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

Cliff Melton (1937-1944)

Wins Above Replacement: 16.1

Melton played eight seasons for the Giants, with his best year statistically occurring in his rookie year. He went 20-9 with a 2.61 ERA and a WAR of 4.8. He finished eleventh in MVP voting, the only time he received any votes in his career. He made his lone all-star appearance in 1942 at the age of 30. Melton compiled an 11-5 record with a 2.63 ERA in 143.2 innings.

Melton spent his whole career as a Giants, and finished with an 86-80 record overall, with a 3.42 ERA in 1453.2 IP. He pitched 272 games, and started 179 of those.