- This was probably Eric Rasmussen's best year. He had career highs in starts, innings pitched, and strikeouts. He had a decent 3.48 ERA, but was only 11-17 (.393).
- 1977 Stats: 11-17, 3.48 ERA in 34 starts
- 1977 Highlights:
- May 1 - Shut out the Atlanta Braves 8-0.
- June 8 - Pitched a 7-hit shutout against the San Diego Padres. The Cardinals won 3-0.
- July 31 - Pitched a 4-hitter and got the win as the Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1. Manager Vern Rapp said that Rasmussen was the most consistent pitcher on the club. At the time Eric was 9-10, but he had a hard time getting wins in the last two months of the season. He was 2-7 in his last 11 starts.
- Other card blogs: 1976, 1979, 1980, 1983
This blog covers all things baseball in 1977. Baseball cards from that year is a main focus of the site.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
1977 Topps Baseball #404 - Eric Rasmussen
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