Who Did Steroids...

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

Look at these HR Totals and BA's You tell me who you think did Steroids first...

Barry Bonds

Jeff King

I mean at least Bonds' Mean Homeruns are about right, However Kings... I don't know, it's pretty sketchy

Dr. Giganto

Sports Moderator

There was player named "Jeff King" who hit 30 homeruns in 1996? I'm getting old...starting to forget shit...

How about these guys as probably steroid users. I always think of them, because they developed that ultra-veiny/leathery skin that steroid users often get:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/a/anderbr01.shtml

http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/gonzalu01.shtml

http://www.baseball-reference.com/d/dykstle01.shtml (After nearly doubling his career-high in homeruns, Dykstra was hobbled by injuries the rest of his career...possibly because of his body not being able to handle the additional bulk he put on)

Actually, I looked up the rest of the '93 Phillies, because I've read lots of bad shit about them. The only one who stands out is:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/d/daultda01.shtml

Blitzkrieg

Administrator

I usually defend Bonds but one thing you said Suntan is not accurate.. The only reason why Bonds didn't hit over 60 home runs every year since 2001 is because he was pitched around more then anyone in history. Look at his OBP and walk totals.. They are fucking mind blowing..

Dr. Giganto

Sports Moderator

I'm still amazed that this "Jeff King" person actually exists

Who the fuck was Jeff King? And how the fuck do I not remember him? I was 16 years old when he hit 30 home runs...I should remember him...

Jayman

Super Moderator

Well, back in the 90's, the Pirates were garbage (didn't really break .500), and then went to play for a forgettable Royals team.

I don't remember him either. According to the Pirates stats in '96, he wasn't even a starter, either.

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Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

Didn't the '92 Pirates almost make it to the series? Before Bonds left and everything. When they had Wakefield too, oh well, I don't remember '92, I think I was like... 4? haha

Blitzkrieg

Administrator

Yeah, the Pirates were really good when they had Bonilla, Bonds, Drabek, Van Slyke, Bell, etc.. They had one classic NLCS with the Braves in 1992.

Anyway, I remember Jeff King a little bit.. He reminds me of like Geronimo Berroa or Fernando Tatis.

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Haha, Fernando Tatis hit two grand slams in one inning!

Dr. Giganto

Sports Moderator

yup...I'll always remember him for that

I'll also remember Geronimo Berroa, because they used to call him "the Yankee killer". After a while, he used to come to Yankee Stadium and introduce himself to security guards, stadium employees, etc. by saying "Hello, I am Geronimo Berroa, the Yankee killer"

I always thought that was pretty funny

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

I think that's the only thing that Fernando Tatis will be remembered for, because that's just incredible