However , off - field issues and injuries derailed perhaps the most impressive start ever to a career .
Doc Gooden was a hometown hero and an incredible pitcher who had the potential to be one of the best in the history of the game .
Off - field issues and injuries derailed perhaps the most impressive start ever to a career .
Doc Gooden was a hometown hero and an incredible pitcher who had the potential to be one of the best in the history of the game .