Al Oliver's 1980 NLCS Heroics
MadBum shut down the Pirates in the 2014 Wild Card Game.
Madison Kyle Bumgarner (born August 1, 1989), nicknamed "MadBum", is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants (2009–19) and Arizona Diamondbacks (2020–23).
Quick Facts
- Year
- 1980
- Series
- National League Championship Series
- Opponent
- Houston Astros
- Outcome
- Pirates Won 3-2
- Player role
- Leadoff Hitter; Right Fielder
- Team achievement
- Advanced to World Series
Lore & Background
Bumgarner started the 2014 Wild Card Game, throwing a shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Reader's Guide
Bumgarner won three World Series championships with the Giants and two Silver Slugger Awards. He was selected to four National League All-Star teams and has the most strikeouts in franchise history by a Giants left-handed pitcher.
Did You Know?
- Bumgarner set the World Series record for the lowest ERA in 2014, with an ERA of 0.25.
- He pitched eight scoreless innings in Game 4 of the 2010 World Series.
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