So, who was the best pitcher of all time and why? Okay, this may not be a fair question, but I’d really like to see some opinions on this one. From what I know and what I’ve seen & heard, this would be my top ten list:
- Nolan Ryan – Simply the best. Threw 7 no hitters in his career. His last no hitter was at the age of 44! Most strikeouts ever. Fastest pitch ever…
- Cy Young – Most wins – 511 wins in 815 starts. Hey, there’s an award given out yearly named after him.
- Roger Clemens – Stopped of in Houston on his way to cooperstown to post the lowest ERA in the 2005 season at the age of 43.
- John Smoltz – Simply amazing. He’s been there for all 14 consecutive Atlanta Braves division titles. Former Cy Young award winner. Went from starter to un-hittable closer, back to dominant starter again. Most post-season wins of any pitcher (could be broken by Pettite this season)
- Greg Maddux – Probably the nerdiest pitcher on the mount. He may not be overpowering, but he knows exactly where he wants to thow each pitch, and that is where he throws it.
- Randy Johnson
- Bob Gibson
- Sandy Koufax
- Warren Spahn
- Lefty Grove
