palmer has been considered one of the best pitchers in major-league history. palmer is the only pitcher in big-league history to win world series games in three decades (1960s, 70s, and 80s). during his 19-year major league career of 575 games (including 17 postseason games), he never surrendered a grand slam, nor did he ever allow back-to-back homers. palmer's career earned run average (2.856) is the third lowest among starting pitchers whose careers began after the advent of the live-ball era in 1920. in six alcs and six world series, he posted an 8–3 record with 90 strikeouts, and an era of 2.61 and two shutouts in 17 games.