Former-Twins' workhorse Brad Radke was elected to the Twins Hall of Fame in 2009. One of the bobbleheads commemorates that but wasn't produced until 2020. I also sent in a Season Ticket Holder red base version from 2007. (The green base version was a stadium giveaway in 2006).
I also just realized he has another Season Ticket Holder red base bobblehead from 2004. I probably would have sent one of those in as well, but I overlooked it. Next time, I guess.
I also sent in his 2004 and 2005 Topps Heritage cards.
I was a little surprised to see Radke get into the Twins Hall of Fame. I have nothing personal against him, but I thought he was pretty mediocre. It seemed that whenever I watched his pitched, he gave up runs early in the game and we were always trying to come from behind.
In his 12-year career, all with the Twins, he had one All Star Appearance in 1998. His best year was probably 1997, with a 20-10 record and a 3.87 ERA.
In his first two seasons, he led the league in home runs allowed. He led the league in losses in 2000 with 16. He ended his career with a 148-139 record and a 4.22 ERA. He did pitch a lot of innings though. In his 12 seasons, he pitched over 200 innings in nine of them.
Maybe I'm missing something, but he just didn't seem that outstanding to me. I'd be happy to be convinced otherwise. Any opinions out there?
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