San Francisco Giants: Top 10 Right Handed Pitchers in Team History

By Michael Saltzman
Jul 20, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain (18) pitches during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 20, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain (18) pitches during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 26, 2015; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Hall of Fame Inductee Martinez (L) and Hall of Famer Marichal (R) hold up the Dominican Republic flat at the end of his acceptance speech during the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies at Clark Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2015; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Hall of Fame Inductee Martinez (L) and Hall of Famer Marichal (R) hold up the Dominican Republic flat at the end of his acceptance speech during the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies at Clark Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Mickey Welch:  WAR (53.9)

Welch won 238 games for the New York Giants. He was a member of the original team in 1883, going 25-23. Two years later, in 1885, Welch would go 44-11 with a 1.66 ERA.

Over 10 seasons, Welch maintained a 2.69 ERA, 1.225 WHIP, 3.40 FIP and 119 ERA+.

Welch was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973.

3. Juan Marichal: WAR (62.4)

The “Dominican Dandy” won 238 games between 1960-1973 for the San Francisco Giants. The greatest pitcher in the San Francisco era, Marichal was dominant. The first Hall of Famer from the Dominican Republic, Marichal became a global sensation. His high leg kick and ability to pitch became legendary in San Francisco and has been forever commemorated with a statue outside AT&T Park.

Over 14 seasons in San Francisco, Marichal maintained a 2.84 ERA with a 1.095 WHIP, 3.02 FIP and 125 ERA+.

The ten time All-Star was inducted into Cooperstown in 1983.

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