Who was the last pitcher to win 300?
Members
| Pitcher | Wins | Date of 300th |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Glavine | 305 | August 5, 2007 |
| Randy Johnson | 303 | June 4, 2009 |
| Lefty Grove | 300 | July 25, 1941 |
| Early Wynn | 300 | July 13, 1963 |
What major league pitcher won the most games?
Career Leaders & Records for Wins
| Rank | Player (yrs, age) | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cy Young+ (22) | 511 |
| 2. | Walter Johnson+ (21) | 417 |
| 3. | Pete Alexander+ (20) | 373 |
| Christy Mathewson+ (17) | 373 |
How many MLB pitchers have won 200 games?
Through 1990, 68 pitchers had reached 200 wins. Three of them — Joe Niekro, Jerry Reuss and Lew Burdette — had career ERAs that were worse than the averages of the leagues they pitched in. Thirteen others had better-than-average ERAs that were within 0.25 runs of break even. That includes 324-game winner Don Sutton.
What pitcher has the most 20 win seasons?
Nine or more seasons with 20 wins
| Pitcher | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Cy Young | 15 |
| Christy Mathewson | 13 |
| Warren Spahn | 13 |
| Walter Johnson | 12 |
Who has 300 wins and 3000 strikeouts?
Both Niekro and Ryan walked off the diamond with over 3,000 strikeouts and at least 300 wins, becoming part of a group of only nine major leaguers to do so. Niekro was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1997. Ryan joined him in Cooperstown in 1999.
Has there ever been a 27 strikeout game?
69 years ago, he pitched one of the more ridiculous games in organized baseball history. The Pirates Minor Leaguer, at just 19 years old, struck out 27 batters, while giving up no hits, in a regulation nine innings. It’s the only time that’s ever been done at the professional level.
What pitcher has 288 wins?
The Top 1,000 Winningest Pitchers in Major League Baseball History
| Wins All Time Leaders ‘Top 1,000’ | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Wins | Rank |
| Early Wynn | 300 | |
| Tommy John | 288 | 25 |
| Bert Blyleven | 287 | 26 |
What pitcher won the most games in the 1960s?
Major League Pitching Leaders
| 1. | Drysdale • LAD | 246 |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | Bunning • DET | 201 |
| 3. | Koufax • LAD | 197 |
| 4. | Jones • SFG | 190 |
| 5. | Broglio • STL | 188 |
Who has the best pitching record in 2021?
Major League Baseball Pitching Leaders
| 1. | Scherzer • 2TM | 5.972 |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | Buehler • LAD | 6.458 |
| 3. | Woodruff • MIL | 6.524 |
| 4. | Morton • ATL | 6.593 |
| 5. | Burnes • MIL | 6.629 |
Who hit 500 home runs?
Sammy Sosa was the quickest National League player in history to reach 500 home runs; he did so in his 1,651th game and his 6,382nd at-bat in the NL. Babe Ruth holds the record in the American League; he reached the mark in his 1,740th game and his 5,801st at-bat.
How many pitchers have struck out 3000 batters?
In Major League Baseball (MLB), the 3,000 strikeout club is the group of 19 pitchers who have struck out 3,000 or more batters in their careers. Walter Johnson became the first member in 1923, and was the only one until Bob Gibson joined in 1974.
What pitcher has the best winning percentage?
The Top 1,000 All-Time Winning Percentage Leaders
| Winning Percentage All Time Leaders ‘Top 1,000’ | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | WP (Raw) | Rank |
| Spud Chandler | 0.717 (0.71711) | 1 |
| Dave Foutz | 0.690 (0.69014) | 2 |
| Whitey Ford | 0.690 (0.69006) | 3 |
Who was the last 25 game winner in MLB?
The last 25-game winner was Bob Welch in 1990 for the World Series winning Oakland Athletics. Backed by the Bash Brothers, Welch went 27–6. The last pitcher to win 25 games in the National League was Steve Carlton in 1972, when Lefty also won 27 games.
What pitcher has the most home runs?
Wes Ferrell holds the all-time Major League Baseball record for home runs hit while playing the position of pitcher. He hit 37 as a pitcher. Baseball Hall of Famers Bob Lemon and Warren Spahn are tied for second with 35 career home runs apiece.
Who has the most strikeouts in MLB history?
Career Leaders & Records for Strikeouts
| Rank | Player (yrs, age) | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nolan Ryan+ (27) | 5714 |
| 2. | Randy Johnson+ (22) | 4875 |
| 3. | Roger Clemens (24) | 4672 |
| 4. | Steve Carlton+ (24) | 4136 |