Sunday, April 24, 2011

The Moss File

Rocky Mount senior Benton Moss
Benton Moss has the top two career pitching marks in the Rocky Mount record book - career wins and strikeouts. There is one more pitching record that he's in reach of - total innings pitched.

He might reach Jim Leggett's mark, but that will depend on how the Gryphons do the rest of the season, and postseason.

Most career pitching victories:
29, (29-3), Benton Moss (2008-present);
28, (28-7) Jim Leggett (2005-08);
26, (26-6), John Kennedy (1978-80);
25, (25-6) Donnie Bobbitt (1984-86);
24, (24-7) Carter Harrell (1999-2001);
23, (23-3) Bill Wilkes (1979-81);
22, (22-7), Chad Womble (2004-07);
20, (20-9), Jeremy Ward (1993-96)

Most career strikeouts:

314, Benton Moss (2008-present);
215, Jeremy Ward (1993-96);
210, Hobbs Johnson (2009-10);
189, Doug Henley (1973-75);
174, Scott Gibson (1994-95)

Most career innings pitched:
237.2, Jim Leggett (2005-08);
209.0, Benton Moss (2008-present)
155.2, Kenny Wilson (1993-96);
145.1, Jeremy Ward (1993-96);
141.2, Doug Henley (1973-75)