Gooden’s 1985 season is still to this day the best season I’ve ever seen by a pitcher. 24-4 with 16 complete games, 8 shutouts and an ERA of 1.53. Every time he went out to pitch you thought he was going to get a no hitter. Absolutely dominant!!
I was in elementary school at the time. Just started collecting baseball cards because my buddy showed me Doc's 1985 Topps rookie card and said it was worth $4 at the time. Was very fortunate that our Cable Company at the time in Long Beach CA had WOR New York which showed Mets games. Was able to follow the Mets with Gooden and Strawberry through their World Series run.
I live in Canada and I remember catching a game on TV with my dad where Doc was pitching a complete game shutout. It was in 1987... I was in complete awe. He's been my favorite pitcher ever since.
That was ME and my friend Bob up there in the left field upper deck keeping track of Dwight's strikeouts in The K Korner........and all these years later I'm still very grateful that we had the opportunity to entertain the fans and make them SMILE.........I can tell you that it was so much FUN counting down the K's after he got each one and we'd hang another one from the railing in front of us. I want to thank the Mets fans who were so nice to us and for all their enthusiasm..........Believe it or not, after the 1986 World Series had ended, the Baseball Hall of Fame contacted me and asked me to donate one of my K's, and it's still on display today !!!
These work great days to be a Mets fan. It's hard to appreciate newer Mets fan the energy that he brought to the NY City area when he pitched. If it was a weekend game the city practically shut down
Dwight Godden had a fastball clocked at 100 mph in 1990.. The old JUGS guns clocked the ball as it crossed the plate, while the newer guns clock the ball coming out of the arm. 100 back then is like 104 now. The guys aren't throwing that much faster these days.
Doc pitched with the old speed Gun today's pitchers are a joke pitching with a faster jug Gun,and the balls are wound today to go faster..Doc won 157 wins for the Mets.His hee pitched 10 innings many times.todays others are a joke Dwight Gooden was the most Dominant pitcher of his time.
I grew up a Mets fan in the 80’s I never saw Seaver by far Doc Gooden was an event every time he took the mound he was must see tv. To me he would’ve been a 1st ballot Hall of Famer if it wasn’t for drugs.
Doc''s 1985 season is famous and he had a superb rookie season in which he the only truly became dominant towards the end of the season. I say this only to point out that in his first 8 starts as a 20 year old rookie in 1981, Fernando Valenzuela as a 20 year old rookie in 1981went 8-0 , 8 complete games including five shutouts, with a 0.50 ERA!
Game 5 of the 86 NLCS is CRIMINALLY x 10 underrated as far as pitching duels in the modern era goes. Ryan pitched 9. Doc pitched 10. Tell me when that last happened? I'm still waiting. How it gets lost to history and a duel that no one ever mentions is beyond me.
Dutch Rennert was the best MLB umpire ever! He was a freakazoid. He was so theatrical! He was the home plat up when I went to Shea to watch Game 4 of 1988 NLCS. I was sitting far away in the left field upper deck and we could hear Rennert calling the strikes. In the Naked Gun film Leslie Nielson hilariously parodied Rennert as ump.
I disagree. The Mets overworked Doc Gooden, so much so that he was injured when only 26 years old, an age when most pitchers are still approaching their best days (th-cam.com/video/Z1-vTxAUQTk/w-d-xo.html). As for the partying, well, nobody looks back and thinks, "I did not get fucked up enough." But Mickey Mantle hit the ball in the middle out of the park more than 500 times, so substance abuse does not necessarily short-circuit a baseball career.
THOSE WERE THE DAYS WHEN STARTING PITCHERS WERE NOT LIKE TODAY'S OVERPAID, OVERHYPED FIVE AND SIX INNING PITCHERS.. ALSO STRUCK OUT OVER 300 HITTERS IN DOUBLE A. HAD HE BEEN IN HIS PRIME NOW, FORGET ABOUT deGROM, VERLANDER, SCHERZER AND COLE.
Gooden’s 1985 season is still to this day the best season I’ve ever seen by a pitcher. 24-4 with 16 complete games, 8 shutouts and an ERA of 1.53. Every time he went out to pitch you thought he was going to get a no hitter. Absolutely dominant!!
The Gooden / Strawberry years were so much fun. Most of those years, I either watched or listened to at least 150+ games/season.
2nd that. Met him backstage at the ESPYS the year the Yanks won ‘97. Took a pic with him.
I was in elementary school at the time. Just started collecting baseball cards because my buddy showed me Doc's 1985 Topps rookie card and said it was worth $4 at the time. Was very fortunate that our Cable Company at the time in Long Beach CA had WOR New York which showed Mets games. Was able to follow the Mets with Gooden and Strawberry through their World Series run.
Yup
I live in Canada and I remember catching a game on TV with my dad where Doc was pitching a complete game shutout. It was in 1987... I was in complete awe. He's been my favorite pitcher ever since.
Had the pleasure of meeting him this evening at a signing in my area. He was incredibly nice and really took the time to talk to me. Thanks, Doc!
That was ME and my friend Bob up there in the left field upper deck keeping track of Dwight's strikeouts in The K Korner........and all these years later I'm still very grateful that we had the opportunity to entertain the fans and make them SMILE.........I can tell you that it was so much FUN counting down the K's after he got each one and we'd hang another one from the railing in front of us. I want to thank the Mets fans who were so nice to us and for all their enthusiasm..........Believe it or not, after the 1986 World Series had ended, the Baseball Hall of Fame contacted me and asked me to donate one of my K's, and it's still on display today !!!
Dude was like nothing I have ever seen from 83-90
Absolute beast
Yes Gooden was the greatest electrifying pitcher New York has ever seen
I agree I was there
People nowadays laugh at me when I say this but Gooden's first 5 years he was Michael Jordan staus. He was thar dominant
That’s why I rep the one six. He also was born in Tampa like me
I'm grateful I was alive to watch Doc during his early years. An absolute pitching Stud.
Technically, the headline should read "Doc Gooden's Most Dominant Performances... as a Met," since he did pitch a no-hitter for that other NY team.
It was unbelievable, to see a teenager dominating great Major league Hitters. You had to be there to believe it. Just Awesome!!!!!
As a Mets fan since 1984, this certainly brought back a lot of great memories. 😊
That’s when I became a Mets fan!
@@vietnamd0820 high five! ✋
@@justplainmark
✋☺️❤️
I still have one of the "K's" shown at the 4:00 mark, framed in pristine condition.
These work great days to be a Mets fan. It's hard to appreciate newer Mets fan the energy that he brought to the NY City area when he pitched. If it was a weekend game the city practically shut down
Crazy how much harder pitchers throw now. Docs fastball was in the air for a full second. His funky delivery helped alot.
Dwight Godden had a fastball clocked at 100 mph in 1990.. The old JUGS guns clocked the ball as it crossed the plate, while the newer guns clock the ball coming out of the arm. 100 back then is like 104 now. The guys aren't throwing that much faster these days.
Doc pitched with the old speed Gun today's pitchers are a joke pitching with a faster jug Gun,and the balls are wound today to go faster..Doc won 157 wins for the Mets.His hee pitched 10 innings many times.todays others are a joke Dwight Gooden was the most Dominant pitcher of his time.
What is this nonsense
In today's numbers, Doc was probably touching 96.
@@chriswells506Actually probably faster. They measure it from the release point now instead of 60 feet. 85 Gooden was probably 99+.
I grew up a Mets fan in the 80’s I never saw Seaver by far Doc Gooden was an event every time he took the mound he was must see tv. To me he would’ve been a 1st ballot Hall of Famer if it wasn’t for drugs.
Dr. K ! : ).
They had that big build board of him next to the DNKY store I Manhattan for so long in NY.
Who didn't try to mimic his delivery:)?
Him & Roger Clemens in 85 was the most spectacular & dominate pitching seasons I ever seen! I loved them both!
Shea was so electric when Doc pitched. I miss that atmosphere at Citi.
The crowd was so into the strikeouts. So much anticipation.
I had the pleasure of meeting Doc he is my all time favorite PITCHER. ❤️ A gentle giant who stole my heart.
Best I have ever seen. He is the reason I am a lifelong Mets fan.
And how bout in comparison to Degrom?
One of the best. Koufax and Pedro are two of the best.
@@MB-gd6beDegrom who?
Doc''s 1985 season is famous and he had a superb rookie season in which he the only truly became dominant towards the end of the season. I say this only to point out that in his first 8 starts as a 20 year old rookie in 1981, Fernando Valenzuela as a 20 year old rookie in 1981went 8-0 , 8 complete games including five shutouts, with a 0.50 ERA!
The most exciting pitcher ever!
Your comment sums it up perfectly. Doc wasn't the greatest pitcher ever, but there has never been a more EXCITING one!
I got his Jersey. This video makes me admire the Mets even more! 💯💯💯💯💯
Saw him throw 9 straight 100 mph fast balls against the Padres. Never seen heat like that in person.
I was a little kid, but I remember me and my grandparents huddled around the radio. Them going nuts for Gooden and Strawberry. Good memories.
He’s one of the big reasons I became a Mets fan……….
Game 5 of the 86 NLCS is CRIMINALLY x 10 underrated as far as pitching duels in the modern era goes. Ryan pitched 9. Doc pitched 10. Tell me when that last happened? I'm still waiting. How it gets lost to history and a duel that no one ever mentions is beyond me.
He was great.
RIP Dutch rennert @7:15 as kids we went nuts when he called strikes 🤣🤣🤣
Dutch Rennert was the best MLB umpire ever! He was a freakazoid. He was so theatrical! He was the home plat up when I went to Shea to watch Game 4 of 1988 NLCS. I was sitting far away in the left field upper deck and we could hear Rennert calling the strikes. In the Naked Gun film Leslie Nielson hilariously parodied Rennert as ump.
What a fantastic talent Doc was!
HE PITCHED A 10 INNING GAME AGAINST HOUSTON. TODAY STARTING PITCHERS ARE USUALLY GONE AFTER FIVE INNINGS IN A PLAY-OFF GAME.
one of the best playoff games i've ever seen, but i say that about most of tthat series
Gooden and Finch were gonna be unstoppable.
You’re still the best Doc
Dude had 2 pitches and made fellow major leaguers look small.
My fav player of all time
Doc was the man!
LOVE this guy. 🤘🤘❤️❤️ LGM
struck out the side in the bottom of the ninth. WOW!
5:11: A curve ball with so much break in it Carter has to short hop it to catch it!
Nineteen. That's just beyond crazy.
The Mets gear in the 80s was so nice
As impressive as his fastball was, I often think his curveball was even more impressive.
Doc still rocks LFGM23
Guaranteed hall of famer if he could have kept his shit together.
I disagree. The Mets overworked Doc Gooden, so much so that he was injured when only 26 years old, an age when most pitchers are still approaching their best days (th-cam.com/video/Z1-vTxAUQTk/w-d-xo.html). As for the partying, well, nobody looks back and thinks, "I did not get fucked up enough." But Mickey Mantle hit the ball in the middle out of the park more than 500 times, so substance abuse does not necessarily short-circuit a baseball career.
@@jimlareginaI'd wager that his coke addiction did far more damage to his career.
@@jimlaregina I don't know. Dennis Eckersley pitched a lot better after he stopped drinking.
Eighty five season was the greatest of all time
What he lack in speed he had it in NASTYNESS !
they will never retire his number
Next year
@@fbx03 yup
This comment didn't age well....
One of 2 aces to bring a title to the team before moving on.
I blamed the Mets for ruining his career for making him over-pitched. Also none of his older teammates back then set a good example for him
He was Pedro before Pedro.
Dwight is a HOFer. I can make the case for anyone who disagrees.
Nick this one is for you
Hey Steve, retire #16 and #18 (and #5 soon too).
Long overdue. No matter what their issues were. They put butts in the seats during the mid80s and brought a championship
@@MrJsfingers next year guys!
16...check
18...check
5.....anxiously waiting!
THOSE WERE THE DAYS WHEN STARTING PITCHERS WERE NOT LIKE TODAY'S OVERPAID, OVERHYPED FIVE AND SIX INNING PITCHERS.. ALSO STRUCK OUT OVER 300 HITTERS IN DOUBLE A. HAD HE BEEN IN HIS PRIME NOW, FORGET ABOUT deGROM, VERLANDER, SCHERZER AND COLE.
If they only knew what I was doing that you will never know what to do with it
God those days mean nothing now no HOF
This man had the chance to be the greatest, but demons are real
Doc
Degrom>gooden
Vlad sent me here
Absolute bs hes not in the hall.
HOF possibility right up his left nostril
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