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Let’s look at the statistical leaders for starting pitchers.
Looking for a good strikeout rate?
K/9 Leaders, min 50 IP
Freddy Garcia – 7.76
Bartolo Colon – 6.89
Jason Jennings – 6.45
Roger Clemens – 6.18
Looking for good control?
BB/9 Leaders, min 50 IP
Carlos Silva – 1.60
Jeff Weaver – 2.15
Rodrigo Lopez – 2.38
David Wells – 2.40
Bartolo Colon – 2.63
Kyle Lohse – 2.66
Roger Clemens – 2.82
Andy Pettitte – 2.88
Freddy Garcia – 2.95
