Eight 20-Game Winners in 5 Years

Johnny Sain
(Sox Pitching Coach, 1971-1975)

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  • Wilbur Wood: 22, 24, 24, 20, 20 wins, 1971-75
  • Stan Bahnsen: 21 wins in 1972
  • Jim Kaat: 21 wins in 1974, 20 wins in 1975
  • After Sain: Sox have four 20-game winners, 1976-2000
  • In 7 AL seasons as pitching coach (Yanks, Tigers,
  • Twins), he had a 20-game winner each year!

    • Did you know that

    Johnny Sain is the last man to coach a 30-game winner?
    (Denny McLain, 31-6 for Detroit in 1968)
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