How dominant was 19th century baseball? In Episode 2 of *50 Forgotten Cardinals*, author Will Salsbery and lifelong Cardinals fan Wes Wingate dive into the unbelievable career of forgotten baseball legend Bob Caruthers.

Known as “Parisian Bob,” Caruthers put together numbers that almost don’t seem real today — winning 40+ games multiple times, throwing more than 400 innings in a single season, and becoming one of the most overworked — and successful — pitchers in baseball history.

In this episode, Will and Wes break down:

⚾ How Bob Caruthers became one of baseball’s earliest aces

⚾ What it meant to pitch in the 1800s

⚾ The insane workloads pitchers endured during the dead-ball era

⚾ Why Caruthers has largely been forgotten despite historic accomplishments

⚾ Fun trivia and stories from early Cardinals history

If you love baseball history, forgotten legends, wild stats, and deep dives into the rich history of the St. Louis Cardinals, this podcast is for you.

📚 *50 Forgotten Cardinals* is available now from Ashtonbery Press

https://ashtonbery.com/50-forgotten-cardinals/

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