McLain pitched ineffectively in the final game and the Tigers lost to finish the season one game behind the Red Sox.
He got injured, however, and pitched ineffectively for the rest of his career.
Abbott continued his comeback the following year with the Milwaukee Brewers, but pitched ineffectively.
Larsen reported to spring training with a sore shoulder and pitched ineffectively to start the year.
In the 1919 World Series against the Reds, Cicotte pitched in three games, winning one but pitching ineffectively and losing the other two.
He pitched infrequently and ineffectively for the Phils.
On the other hand, if he continues to pitch ineffectively and inconsistently, he would be written off as a flash who didn't sizzle in the pan long enough.
Gardenhire didn't mention J.C. Romero, but Romero pitched ineffectively during the last few weeks of the season.
However, he faltered because of injuries in the 1990s, pitching ineffectively for several teams.
After pitching ineffectively in spring training in 1991, Valenzuela was released by the Dodgers.