25 greatest pitchers of all time with pics

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25. Mariano Rivera

Team: New York Yankees
Innings Pitched: 1,283.2
Saves: 652
Strikeouts: 1,173
WHIP: 1.000
ERA: 2.21

Some baseball purists will insist that a closer has no place amongst the all-time great pitchers. Many will argue there is no place in the Hall of Fame for someone who pitches one inning at a time. For anyone who has watched Mariano Rivera pitch, they would consider that view a close-minded one. Rivera is not only the greatest reliever of all-time, but also certainly one of the best to ever throw a pitch in an MLB game.

A 13-time All-Star, 5-time AL Rolaids Relief Man Award winner, 3-time Delivery Man of the Year winner, 3-time MLB saves leader, 2003 ALCS MVP, and 1999 World Series MVP; Rivera is an all-time talent. Featuring the best cutter the league has ever seen, Rivera helped the Yankees capture five World Series titles. He was a key cog during the Yankee dynasty of the late 1990?s, which saw the team win it all four times in five years. The last man to ever don Jackie Robinson?s legendary 42, Rivera retired with an MLB record 652 career saves and a career 0.70 ERA in the postseason. Come 2019, Rivera?s first year on the Hall of Fame ballot, expect ?Enter Sandman? to be played in celebration of Rivera?s remarkable career.


24. Grover Alexander

Teams: Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals
Innings Pitched: 5,190
Wins: 373
Strikeouts: 2,198
WHIP: 1.121
ERA: 2.56

A grizzled right-handed pitcher known as ?Old Pete,? Alexander dazzled baseball from the moment he entered the league. As a rookie in 1911, Grover won 28 games with the Phillies, establishing a rookie record. In his seven seasons with the Phillies, Alexander averaged 27 wins per season ? including a career high 33 wins in 1916.

Utilizing an array of breaking pitches and uncanny control, Alexander became one of the era?s top pitchers. In 1926, Alexander was acquired by the Cardinals. The Cardinals? faith was immediately rewarded, as Grover put forth a legendary effort in the World Series. The rugged veteran threw back-to-back complete games in leading the Cardinals to victories in Game 2 and Game 6. The ace was called upon once more ? this time in Game 7 ? Alexander came out of the bullpen to shut down the vaunted Yankees lineup, bringing the World Series title to St. Louis. Alexander was a 3-time Triple Crown winner and claimed 5 ERA titles during his 20-year career.


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23. Andy Pettitte

Teams: New York Yankees, Houston Astros
Innings Pitched: 3,316
Wins: 256
Strikeouts: 2,448
WHIP: 1.351
ERA: 3.85

Often overlooked due to playing with multiple legends, including Roger Clemens, Pettitte established himself as one of the best pitchers of the past 50 years. The towering lefty was a part of five championship teams with the Yankees, forever endearing himself with the fans in the Bronx.

A 3-time All-Star, Pettitte was an ultimate competitor. Pettitte reached the World Series eight times in his 18-year career. The lefty amassed more playoff victories, 19, than any other player in history. Thanks to a solid repertoire of pitches ? and one of the best pickoff moves of all-time ? Pettitte never had a losing season as a starting pitcher. Pettitte won the 2001 ALCS MVP after picking up two victories over the 116-win Seattle Mariners. In franchise history, the Yankee great ranks first in strikeouts and third in wins.


22. John Smoltz

Teams: Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals
Innings Pitched: 3,473
Wins: 213
Saves: 154
Strikeouts: 3,084
WHIP: 1.176
ERA: 3.33

Smoltz is one of the more intriguing names on this list. As a member of the pitching-dominant Atlanta Braves, ?Smoltzie? began his career as a starter. Over the first 12 seasons of his career, Smoltz racked up 157 wins, 4 All-Star selections, and a Cy Young Award.

After undergoing Tommy John surgery following the 1999 season, Smoltz became the Braves closer for four seasons. In his first full season as the Braves closer, ?Marmaduke? saved an NL-record 55 games. Smoltz saved an incredible 154 games during his four years, only to return to the starting rotation at the age of 38. The one-time ace still had it, going 44-24 over the next three seasons, finishing sixth in Cy Young voting as a 40-year-old. Smoltz has the second most wins in postseason history (15), and is a member of the elusive 3,000 strikeout club

21. Bert Blyleven

Teams: Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians, California Angels
Innings Pitched: 4,970
Wins: 287
Strikeouts: 3,701
WHIP: 1.198
ERA: 3.31

Born in Holland, Blyleven made the most out of his journey to America. Blyleven had one of the game?s best curveballs in the big leagues upon his arrival, and it benefited him greatly. Although Blyleven moved around a lot in his career, he was a difference maker for every team he played for.

While in Minnesota, Blyleven had a five year stretch of winning at least 15 games. In his first season with the Rangers, the Dutchman threw a no-hitter. Blyleven was then shipped to Pittsburgh ? he went 12-5 and helped the Pirates win the World Series. During his time in Cleveland, Blyleven went 19-7 and finished third in Cy Young voting. Blyleven?s return to Minnesota was grand ? two victories in the ALCS and one in the World Series. With the Angels, Blyleven?s last stop, he posted a 17-5 record. Fitting for how his life began, Blyleven?s MLB career was a journey.

 

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i have to know where my lefty is listed Steve carlton guessing around 15th

20. Nolan Ryan

Team: New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers
Innings Pitched: 5,386
Wins: 324
Strikeouts: 5,714
WHIP: 1.247
ERA: 3.19

Arguably one of the two most intimidating pitchers of all-time, Ryan is a true legend of the game. Relying on pure brute strength, Ryan overpowered hitters for four decades. Featuring one of the greatest fastballs you?ll ever see, and a curveball that could buckle the knees of even the best hitters, Ryan set multiple records during his substantially long career.

In addition to his 324 victories, Ryan pitched an untouchable seven no-hitters and 12 one-hitters. On the strength of his fastball, Ryan led the league in strikeouts 11 times and struck out 300+ hitters six different times. Ryan?s strikeout record is seemingly out of reach ? Randy Johnson sits at second with 839 less. Ryan never won a Cy Young, but the 8-time All-Star did add 2 ERA titles to his mantle. If it weren?t for Ryan?s record of 2,795 walked batters and zero Cy Young awards, he would probably be remembered as one of the five best pitchers of all-time. Though, being the strikeout and no-hitter king isn?t a bad consolation.


19. Jim Palmer

Team: Baltimore Orioles
Innings Pitched: 3,948
Wins: 268
Strikeouts: 2,212
WHIP: 1.180
ERA: 2.86

Baltimore legend Jim Palmer set the league ablaze during the 1970?s. Palmer won an MLB best 186 games throughout the decade, on his way to a career total of 268. Palmer?s 2,212 strikeouts and 2.86 career ERA ensured his place in the Hall of Fame, which he entered in 1990. Palmer won three World Series titles to match his three Cy Young victories. Palmer, the 2-time AL ERA leader, also led the AL in wins from 1975-1977, and captured the Gold Glove Award from 1976-1979. Aside from his no-hitter, Palmer?s greatest game occurred when he was only 20 ? a complete-game shutout in the World Series against the defending champion Dodgers. Palmer also remains the only pitcher in baseball history to win a World Series start in three different decades (1966, 1970, 1983).

 

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18. Don Drysdale

Teams: Brooklyn Dodgers, Los Angeles Dodgers
Innings Pitched: 3,432
Wins: 209
Strikeouts: 2,486
WHIP: 1.148
ERA: 2.95

One of the most intimidating pitchers in MLB history, ?Big D? teamed with another member who will appear later on this list during the late 50?s and mid 60?s, leading the Dodgers to three World Series titles. At 6-foot-5, Drysdale used his electric stuff and intimidation tactics (a record 154 hit batters) to baffle hitters. He ended his career with 209 wins, 2,486 strikeouts, 167 complete games, and 49 shutouts. Drysdale also is famous for recording 58 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings in 1968. The 9-time All-Star led the MLB in wins in 1962, and strikeouts in 1959, 1960 and 1962. Drysdale became a member of the Hall of Fame in 1984.


17. Tom Glavine

Teams: Atlanta Braves, New York Mets
Innings Pitched: 4,413.1
Wins: 305
Strikeouts: 2,607
WHIP: 1.314
ERA: 3.54

As part of one of the best rotations in the history of baseball, it is understandable if Glavine appears to be underappreciated. Pitching alongside Greg Maddux and John Smoltz, Glavine more than proved himself as one of the best pitchers ever. A 10-time All-Star, Glavine helped the Braves capture the 1995 World Series, while earning MVP honors. Glavine led the NL in wins five times, including the 1991 and 1998 seasons in which he won the NL Cy Young award. Glavine earned the second highest amount of wins in the NL during the 1990?s with 164, only trailing Maddux?s 176. His 305 career wins make him one of only 24 pitchers to accomplish the 300-win feat. Glavine entered Cooperstown in 2014 by collecting 91.9% of the vote on his inaugural ballot.

 

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16. Whitey Ford

Team: New York Yankees
Innings Pitched: 3,170.1
Wins: 236
Strikeouts: 1,956
WHIP: 1.215
ERA: 2.75

?The Chairman of the Board,? Ford spent the entirety of his 16-year career with the New York Yankees, playing a major role in six World Series victories. Ford was a 10-time All-Star, 3-time AL wins leader, and 2-time MLB ERA leader with the Bronx Bombers. His greatest season came in 1961 when he went 25-4 and captured the Cy Young and World Series MVP honors. Ford was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974, and has his #16 retired by the Yankees. With his six World Series triumphs and a stellar ERA, Ford will forever be regarded as a true Yankee and MLB great.

15. Lefty Grove

Teams: Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox
Innings Pitched: 3,940.2
Wins: 300
Strikeouts: 2,266
WHIP: 1.278
ERA: 3.06

He was Lefty before the ?Lefty? of the 70?s took over baseball. Lefty Grove was a star for the Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox. He was a part of two World Series winning teams in Philadelphia where he captured two Triple Crowns and four ERA and wins titles. Grove led the AL in strikeouts every year from 1925-1931 with Philadelphia, and captured four more ERA titles with the Red Sox in the latter half of his career. Lefty finished his career with 300 wins to only 141 losses, a 3.06 ERA and 2,266 strikeouts.

 

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14. Warren Spahn

Teams: Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and Houston Astros
Innings Pitched: 5,243.2
Wins: 363
Strikeouts: 2,583
WHIP: 1.195
ERA: 3.09

Over a 21-year career, Warren Spahn was selected to 17 All-Star teams, due in part to leading the NL in wins eight times, ERA on three occasions, and strikeouts four times. Spahn, who hurled two no-hitters, had incredible consistency throughout his career. He won 20 or more games in 13 seasons, leading to a lefty-record 363 wins. The fact that the Warren Spahn award is given to the best left-handed pitcher in baseball each season speaks to his dominance. Spahn, like many others, missed three full seasons while serving his country during World War II, potentially preventing his chance at 400 wins. Nonetheless, Spahn left the game as one of the best to ever toe the rubber.


13. Satchel Paige

Teams: Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns, Kansas City Athletics
Innings Pitched: 476 (1,298.2 in Negro League)
Wins: 28 (100)
Strikeouts: 288 (1,170)
WHIP: 1.279 (0.95)
ERA: 3.29

In a truly remarkable career that spanned 40 years, Satchel Paige solidified his spot in history as one of the all-time greats. Paige made his professional debut in the Negro League with the Chattanooga Black Lookouts. Paige spent 22 years playing in the Negro League, amassing five All-Star selections, and a Negro League World Series victory in 1948. Paige then made the move to Major League Baseball in 1948 when he signed with the Cleveland Indians.

Paige entered the league at the age of 42, becoming the first African-American pitcher in the AL and seventh player in the MLB overall. Paige and the Indians won the World Series in 1948, giving Paige a World Series victory in both leagues. Paige became the first player from the Negro League to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971. While his numbers may not compete with some of the other legends of the game, there is no denying Paige?s place in history


12. Steve Carlton i guessed 15th wow

i did walk past him once in hallways of old vet stadium i was 19 at the time man he was tall



Teams: St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins
Innings Pitched: 5,217.2
Wins: 329
Strikeouts: 4,136
WHIP: 1.247
ERA: 3.22

If a baseball fan hears the word ?lefty,? chances are they will associate it with the Phillies great, Steve Carlton. After winning a World Series with St. Louis in 1967, Carlton became a Hall of Fame pitcher while leading Philadelphia to a championship in 1980. Carlton won four Cy Young awards while with the Phillies, leading the league in wins all four times. On his way to becoming one of baseball?s strikeout kings, 4th overall and 2nd among lefties, Carlton led the AL in the category five times. His career total of 4,136 once topped all others, only to be passed by Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson and Roger Clemens. Carlton was inducted to the Hall in his first year on the ballot in 1994.

 

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11. Tom Seaver

Teams: New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox
Innings Pitched: 4,783
Wins: 311
Strikeouts: 3,640
WHIP: 1.121
ERA: 2.86

One of two players wearing a New York Mets hat in Cooperstown, Seaver is generally regarded as one of the best pitchers in baseball history. Seaver ended his 20-year career with 311 wins, 3,640 strikeouts and a 2.86 ERA. The first of three Cy Youngs won by Seaver took place in 1969, which culminated in a World Series victory. Seaver won a league-high 25 games and was also the runner-up to Willie McCovey for the NL MVP. Seaver ended his distinguished career as a 12-time All-Star, 3-time NL ERA and wins leader, and 5-time NL strikeout leader. Seaver was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1992, with an astounding 98.8% of the vote.


10. Roger (steriod)Clemens

Teams: Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and Houston Astros
Innings Pitched: 4,916.2
Wins: 354
Strikeouts: 4,672
WHIP: 1.17
ERA: 3.12

This list starts with a player who would be ranked higher if not for steroid allegations. Clemens was one of the most feared and dominant pitchers of all-time. With a fastball in the upper 90?s and a hard slider, Clemens struck out 4,672 batters while winning 354 games. The 7-time Cy Young winner was an 11-time All-Star, MVP, and 2-time World Series Champion. At the peak of his career, Clemens was a 4-time MLB wins leader, 7-time ERA champion, 5-time AL strikeout leader, and won the pitching Triple Crown twice.

Clemens once struck out 20 batters in nine innings while with the Red Sox, a record that has since been matched only three times. A player known for his fire, Clemens demonstrated the passion that helped make him into one of the best ever when Hank Aaron questioned him winning the MVP: ?I wish he [Aaron] were still playing. I?d probably crack his head open to show him how valuable I was.?

9. Bob Gibson

Teams: St. Louis Cardinals
Innings Pitched: 3,884.1
Wins: 251
Strikeouts: 3,117
WHIP: 1.19
ERA: 2.91

At one time a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, Gibson became a Hall of Fame pitcher with the Cardinals after a career that spanned 17 seasons. Pitching off a high mound, the already intimidating Gibson became absolutely terrifying. The highlight of Gibson?s career was his performance in the 1968 season, which was so dominant that it is often credited as the reason the mound was lowered five inches in 1969.

Gibson set a live-ball ERA record, finishing the season with a 1.12 ERA. In June of 1968, he won all 12 of his starts, and allowed a total of six earned runs. Gibson won the 1968 MVP, a feat no other NL pitcher would accomplish until Clayton Kershaw did so in 2014. Gibson struck out a record 17 batters in Game 1 of the World Series, but Detroit ultimately went on to win the series.

 

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8. Clayton Kershaw

Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers
Innings Pitched: 1,987
Wins: 145
Strikeouts: 2,177
WHIP: 1.006
ERA: 2.38

There is no debate as to who the best active pitcher in baseball is; the only debate is where Kershaw ranks amongst the all-time greats. After a historic May in which Kershaw went 5-0 with a 0.91 ERA, three complete-game shutouts, 65 strikeouts and two walks, Buster Olney posed the question whether Kershaw is already the greatest of all-time.

Kershaw has already won three Cy Young awards, and has finished in the Top-5 every year since 2011. He became the first NL pitcher since Bob Gibson to win the MVP, and he has only gotten better since. A lifetime 2.38 ERA only seems to be dropping, while his strikeouts are rising. Only 30, Kershaw has struck out 2,177 batters while earning 145 wins. At this current rate, there?s a serious chance Kershaw finishes his career widely regarded as the best of all-time.


7. Pedro Martinez

Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies
Innings Pitched: 2,827.1
Wins: 219
Strikeouts: 3,154
WHIP: 1.05
ERA: 2.93

One of the greatest pitchers of the modern era, Martinez dominated from 1997-2003. He won three Cy Young awards and was the runner-up twice within that seven-year span, resulting in a record of 118-36 with a 2.20 ERA. Martinez was the runner-up for the AL MVP in 1999 when he captured the pitching Triple Crown while going 23-4 with a 2.07 ERA and 313 strikeouts. He led MLB in ERA five times, led the AL in strikeouts three times, and was a member of the 2004 Red Sox who captured the World Series. Martinez retired with the lowest WHIP of any live-ball era pitcher, and the third highest strikeout-to-walk ratio in modern history.

6. Randy Johnson

Teams: Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants
Innings Pitched: 4,135.1
Wins: 303
Strikeouts: 4,875
WHIP: 1.17
ERA: 3.29

?The Big Unit? was the most frightening pitcher of all-time. A man who made a bird explode with a pitch, forced an All-Star to turn his helmet around and stand in the opposite side of the box, and tormented the Twins and their teenage manager, Johnson was a monster. A near 7-footer, the lefty tormented the league with a dominate fastball and devastating slider. Johnson finished with 303 wins and 4,875 strikeouts, trailing only Nolan Ryan. Johnson won five Cy Young awards, was a 9-time strikeout leader, 4-time ERA leader, and became the oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter when he pitched a perfect game at 40.

 

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5. Greg Maddux

Teams: Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres
Innings Pitched: 5,008.1
Wins: 355
Strikeouts: 3,371
WHIP: 1.14
ERA: 3.16

One of the craftiest pitchers ever, Maddux dominated with the Cubs and Braves for two decades. Maddux was the first pitcher to win four consecutive Cy Young Awards, going 75-29 with a 1.98 ERA in that span. Maddux won at least 15 games in 17 consecutive seasons, and won an astounding 18 Gold Gloves. Known for his extraordinary control, Maddux is the only pitcher to record over 300 wins, over 3,000 strikeouts, and fewer than 1,000 walks. ?Mad Dog? has his number retired by the Cubs and Braves, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.


4. Cy Young

Teams: Cleveland Spiders, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Naps
Innings Pitched:
Wins: 511
Strikeouts: 2,803
WHIP: 1.13
ERA: 2.63

The man behind the famed pitching award, Cy Young, is the all-time wins leader with 511. Young?s record is likely safe forever as usage rates have plummeted since his time. Young also holds major league records for innings pitched (7,356), most career games started (815), and most complete games (749). While he also has the most career losses (316), Young had a lifetime ERA of 2.63, and pitched three no-hitters (one of which was a perfect game).

Young led the league in wins five times, and led the league in ERA and strikeouts twice. Young is a member of the All-Century Team, and at one point, he held a streak of 25 1/3 consecutive innings without allowing a hit.

 

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3. Christy Mathewson

Teams: New York Giants, Cincinnati Reds
Innings Pitched: 4,780.2
Wins: 373
Strikeouts: 2,502
WHIP: 1.06
ERA: 2.13

Mathewson dominated baseball in the early 1900?s with the New York Giants. Posthumously elected to the Hall of Fame as one of its ?first five? inaugural members, Mathewson is the only pitcher to rank in the top 10 in career wins and ERA. Mathewson tallied 373 wins and posted a lifetime 2.13 ERA. A 2-time World Series champion, Mathewson led the NL in wins four times, was a 5-time ERA and strikeout leader, won two Triple Crowns, and pitched two no-hitters. In 1908, Mathewson recorded a ridiculous 37 wins, 259 strikeouts and 1.43 ERA.


2. Walter Johnson

Teams: Washington Senators
Innings Pitched: 5,914.1
Wins: 417
Strikeouts: 3,508
WHIP: 1.06
ERA: 2.17

?The Big Train? was a legend with the Washington Senators. In 21 years, Johnson won 417 games, good for 2nd all-time, became the first player to strikeout 3,000 hitters, and set numerous records that still stand today. Johnson remains the all-time career leader in shutouts with 110, and is fourth in complete games with 531. Johnson was a 2-time AL MVP, 3-time Triple Crown winner, 6-time AL wins leader, 5-time AL ERA leader, and 12-time strikeout leader.

Johnson was also decent with the bat, ending his career with 23 homeruns and a .235 average. In 1913, Johnson held a 1.14 ERA, and from 1910-1919, Johnson averaged 26 wins per season with an overall ERA of 1.59. Following the end of his playing days, Johnson went on to manage the Senators and the Indians.

 

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1. Sandy Koufax

Teams: Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers
Innings Pitched: 2,324.1
Wins: 165
Strikeouts: 2,396
WHIP: 1.11
ERA: 2.76

Although his career was cut short due to lingering elbow troubles, Koufax did plenty in his 12 seasons to cement his place in history. Pitching for the Dodgers, Koufax was a 3-time Cy Young winner, and the only pitcher to win the award three times when only one overall winner was named. All three awards were won unanimous, as Koufax also won the NL Triple Crown all three seasons by leading the league in wins, strikeouts, and ERA.

Koufax pitched four no-hitters and a perfect game, becoming the first major league pitcher to do so. He retired with 2,396 strikeouts, and is one of only four pitchers to be in the Hall of Fame with more strikeouts than innings pitched. Koufax won the NL MVP in 1963 after winning 25 games with a 1.88 ERA and 306 strikeouts. In the 1963 World Series, Koufax struck out 15 Yankees in Game 1, and led the Dodgers to a sweep by winning Game 4, 2-1, to clinch the World Series MVP.

After only 12 seasons, Koufax retired a 4-time World Series champion, MVP, 2-time World Series MVP, 3-time Triple Crown winner, 3-time MLB wins leader, 5-time NL ERA leader, and a 4-time MLB strikeout leader. Koufax holds the top spot today, but a fellow Dodger lefty is chasing after him. Will Kershaw ever catch his mentor?


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Bert Blyleven and Satchel Paige but no Bob Feller.....:mj07:

 

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Bert Blyleven and Satchel Paige but no Bob Feller.....:mj07:

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Bob Forlaw
Koufax was not only the best. He was classey and a gentleman.
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Art Henry
no pitcher in history benefitted from a rule change more than Koufax. Before the rule changes in 61 he was putrid. Then they doubled the size of the strike zone and a raised the mound a few inches and a slew of mediocre pitchers suddenly became superstars. I argue that every pitcher in the 60' was overrated and the hitters underrated.
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Jim Provencher
Art Henry - Bob Gibson's 1.12 ERA in 1968 was also one of the primary reasons why the mound was lowered. Carl Yastrzemski lead the league with a .301 batting average in '68, lowest average for a batting champion ever. What's even more amazing is his average was a full 11 points ahead of the next highest player.
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Jim Provencher
Andy Pettite? You had a choice of over 120 years of baseball greats and you included Andy Pettite. You lost me.
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David Williams
Andy Pettitte on the list, and Bob Feller not? What?s next, a list of top third basemen that includes Clete Boyer, but not Jim Thome?
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Art Henry
Relief pitcher like Rivera should never be on a list like this. They were relievers because they weren't good enough to be starters and usually only had one good pitch. I prefer a guy who can go 9 innings instead of one.

Andy Petite ? He was good but has no business being on the list. Rube Waddell and Bob Feller should be on this list.
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Vinny Ardigliano
I said to myself, there better be a comment on how ridiculous it is that Andy Petite is on this list. Thank You people for not disappointing me.

 

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I have no love for the Yankees, but about a year ago I listened to a talk radio discussion in which the topic was whether the five greatest Yankees of all-time are Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle and Rivera. I came away from the discussion convinced there was a strong case to be made for Rivera, and that he belongs ahead of Whitey Ford.

I never saw the legendary Koufax, but I definitely rate Gibson as the equal of Maddux, Kershaw, Martinez, Johnson, Seaver and Clemens, and he doesn't deserve to be rated behind all of them.

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Bob Feller-wow not on the list???:0074
Bob Gibson should be higher than #9:toast:

 

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Nolan Ryan is top 10, imo

 

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Kid Nichols(1890-1906)-Hall Of Famer

362 Wins
208 Loses
2.96 Career ERA

 

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Andy Pettite.....that's funny

guys era is almost 4

 

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Kid Nichols(1890-1906)-Hall Of Famer

362 Wins
208 Loses
2.96 Career ERA

Seriously, 208 losses in the early days? What year inducted and who voted? Sheesh.