Word: brecheen
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Richards works by the hour with Pitching Coach Harry ("The Cat") Brecheen to develop the Orioles' strong point: the finest crop of young pitchers in the majors. Instead of collapsing, as expected, under late-season pressure, 22-year-old Chuck ("El Stiletto") Estrada (17-9), 21-year-old Steve Barber (10-6), 21-year-old Jack Fisher (12-9) and 21-year-old Milt Pappas (13-10) are throwing harder and more accurately than ever. When his pitchers have their stuff, Richards confidently lets them throw to the hitter's power; when they do not, he may call...