Dwight Gooden


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Dwight rearing back

Position: Starting Pitcher
Number: 16
Years a Met: 1984-1994
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Career Highlights: 4 time All-Star, Cy Young winner(1985), 3 time World Champion (1986, 1996,2000), NL Rookie of the Year (1984), Threw a no-hitter for the Yankees in 1994, Had a record 276 strikeouts in his rookie season, His 17 wins in 1984 were the most recorded by a 19 year old since 1964, Won the Pitchers Triple Crown in 1985 with 24 wins, 268 strikeouts and a 1.53 ERA he also threw 16 complete games that year, Was nicknamed "Doc" and "Dr.K" for his 98 mph fastball and sweeping curve which helped him compile several strikeouts during his career.
My Most Memorable Moment: Seeing him overcome his drug problems and get a chance to pitch for the yankees in 1996 where he threw the only no-hitter of his career.

Pitcher
Strikeouts
Tom Seaver
2541
Dwight Gooden
1875
Jerry Koosman
1799
Sid Fernandez
1449
David Cone
1172

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