Really wanted the best for him, but I guess sometimes it just doesn't pan out. His b-r "similar by age" comparisons show an interesting trend line. 24. John Lackey (992) -- 128-94, 4.10 career despite an awful 2012; won a World Series 25. Jason Schmidt (985) -- three-time all star, twice in the top 4 in Cy voting 26. Johnny Marcum (982) -- finished 20th in the MVP voting in 1935, out of baseball by age 29 27. Todd Stottlemyre (981) -- productive, if never excellent, major league starter 28. Luis Leal (977) -- led AL in losses in 1981, out of baseball at age 28