Is Madison Bumgarner The Greatest Pitcher Ever? Let’s Debate
10 years ago

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Madison Bumgarner is not human. ESPN reminded us throughout last night’s broadcast how MadBum hadn’t ever allowed a run in a winner-take-all playoff game. Well, once again, he did it to the New York Mets last night, leading them forth to a showdown with the Cubs.

He’s made himself a name as a gamer when it comes to playoff pitching. However, it’s not just what he does on the mound that makes him great; his off-field skills contribute as well. Lest we forget he once dated a girl with the name Madison Bumgarner, and has been dipping since the 5th grade.

As further evidence, we submit this interview with Buster Olney that occurred after the game.

So elegant. Like a mini Gregg Popovich or Mike Leach in the making. What happened in the clubhouse after the game, though, is what really separates him from the rest of the future hall of famers out there.

The man is a character. He’s never going to not chug multiple beers at once after each round win. If there’s anything certain in baseball in this decade, it’s that if the Giants are in the playoffs in an even year, they are winning the World Series. So expect to see a lot more of this over the next month.

Pitching-wise, is MadBum the greatest pitcher ever? No. But is he the greatest for being really good at pitching and killing it off the field as well? Yes.

Image via Youtube

  4. Tuco_1855

    So we’re just gonna talk about how frat this guy is and leave his wife out of it?

    10 years ago at 12:26 pm
    4. House of Paign

      Rebuttal:
      a) She is an expert field-dresser, which means she hunts.
      b) She was cool with him wearing jeans to their wedding.
      c) Seems like they are actually in love, and she is a sweet down-to-earth gal.
      d) Half of these “Babe of the Days” are gonna put on a few after they get married, too.

      Conclusion – She’s a keeper.

      Hate to say it as a Cubs fan, but he is the man. Pitched a full game last night, too, if anyone watched.

      10 years ago at 3:59 pm
      2. Karl Karlson

        Remember what happened to Verlander after he got with Kate? Hotties suck the talent out of a guy.

        10 years ago at 6:37 pm
      4. LazyRican

        I don’t know. Jeter was a great player and he only slept with 10’s and even though I hate him, Brady is one of the best QB’s and has by far the hottest wife of all NFL players

        10 years ago at 7:44 am
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    10 years ago at 12:28 pm
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      10 years ago at 12:31 pm
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        10 years ago at 4:39 pm
      1. TyWebb88

        Schilling is 11-2 with an 2.23 ERA in 19 starts. 6:1 K to BB Ratio, 0.968 WHIP, World Series MVP.

        10 years ago at 2:27 pm
  10. BobMotherFuckingBarker

    If we’re being honest, syndergaard was the better pitcher last night. Only reason bumgarner was able to go 9 was because the Mets decided not to work a count the first 3 innings.

    10 years ago at 12:43 pm
    1. CaptainObvious_

      Because he hit his spots. You can’t “work the count” when you’re in an 0-2 hole on 60% of the at bats.

      10 years ago at 4:26 am