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1984 – Astros club 19-year-old phenom Dwight Gooden with eight runs in the third on their way to a 10-1 drubbing of the Mets. Nolan Ryan, almost twice Gooden’s age, scatters six hits for the victory. Ryan contributes a bunt hit over Gooden’s head in the rally while Mark Bailey drives home the first and last runs of the frame. 

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1984 – Astros club 19-year-old phenom Dwight Gooden with eight runs in the third on their way to a 10-1 drubbing of the Mets. Nolan Ryan, almost twice Gooden’s age, scatters six hits for the victory. Ryan contributes a bunt hit over Gooden’s head in the rally while Mark Bailey drives home the first and last runs of the frame. 

Dwight Gooden records most strikeouts

19-year-old phenom Dwight Gooden makes his debut for the New York Mets

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On April 7, 1984, Davey Johnson wanted ideal conditions for the debut of highly-touted prospect Dwight Gooden, so the Mets manager held off Gooden’s first start until the Mets arrived in the pitcher-friendly Astrodome on April 7, 1984. Not only would Gooden be protected from adverse weather factors but the Astros were expected to draw…

Chicago Cubs select Shawon Dunston with the first pick of the amateur draft

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On June 7, 1982, the Chicago Cubs select high school shortstop Shawon Dunston with the first pick of the amateur draft. The highly touted Dunston, who had hit .790 for Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, will make his major league debut in 1985. With the fifth pick of the first round, the New York…

Dwight Gooden Stats & Facts

Dwight Gooden Stats & Facts

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    Dwight Gooden Position: PitcherBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-2, 190lb (188cm, 86kg)Born: November 16, 1964 in Tampa, FLDraft: Drafted by the New York Mets in the 1st round (5th) of the 1982 MLB June Amateur Draft from Hillsborough HS (Tampa, FL).High School: Hillsborough HS (Tampa, FL)Debut: April 7, 1984 (14,886th in major league history)vs. HOU 5.0 IP, 3 H, 5 SO, 2 BB, 1 ER, WLast Game: September 29, 2000vs. BAL 2.0 IP, 3 H,…

Herb Score establish a new rookie record for strikeouts in a season

Herb Score establish a new rookie record for strikeouts in a season

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Herb Score whiffs nine batters in the Indians’ 3-2 loss to the Senators at Griffith Stadium to establish a new rookie record for strikeouts in a season, surpassing Grover Cleveland Alexander’s mark of 227 strikeouts set in 1911. The American League Rookie of the Year will finish the campaign with 245 punch outs, a total which will not be topped until 1985 when Mets right-hander Dwight Gooden strikes out 251 batters.