Yankeeography

Ron Guidry (2x3)

Air date: Aug 19, 2003

Guidry, nicknamed "Louisiana Lightning" played his entire 14-year baseball career for the New York Yankees (1975-1988). In 1978, Guidry posted a career year, one of the best in the modern era. For the season, Guidry went 25-3, in a season that is among the top 10 in baseball history. He led the league with a sparkling 1.74 ERA, 25 wins, a .893 winning percentage, 9 shutouts, 248 strikeouts, and 6.15 hits allowed per 9 innings pitched.