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Neil Allen
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Before signing his first professional contract, this pitcher was a standout high school quarterback who originally planned to attend college on a football scholarship.
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In 1988, this player pulled off the rare feat of pitching a shutout in relief, retiring 19 consecutive batters after entering the game in the first inning to replace an injured teammate.
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Known for possessing a 'major league fastball' and one of the 'top curves in the business,' this reliever accumulated 75 career saves across his 11 seasons in the major leagues.
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Career Totals
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WAR
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W
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L
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ERA
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G
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GS
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SV
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IP
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SO
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WHIP
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6.9
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58
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70
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3.88
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434
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59
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75
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988.1
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611
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1.419
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Statistics via Baseball-Reference.com
The Original Clue
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