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PITCHING
Wins
Most Victories by Decade
Pre-1900 |
|
365 |
Pud Galvin |
342 |
Tim Keefe |
328 |
John Clarkson |
309 |
Old Hoss Radbourn |
307 |
Mickey Welch |
297 |
Kid Nichols |
284 |
Tony Mullane |
267 |
Cy Young |
265 |
Jim McCormick |
258 |
Gus Weyhing |
1900–09 |
|
236 |
Christy Mathewson |
230 |
Cy Young |
218 |
Joe McGinnity |
192 |
Jack Chesbro |
188 |
Vic Willis |
186 |
Eddie Plank |
183 |
Rube Waddell |
166 |
Sam Leever |
160 |
Jack Powell |
157 |
George Mullin |
1910–19 |
|
265 |
Walter Johnson |
208 |
Pete Alexander |
162 |
Eddie Cicotte |
156 |
Hippo Vaughn |
149 |
Slim Sallee |
144 |
Rube Marquard |
140 |
Eddie Plank |
137 |
Christy Mathewson |
135 |
Claude Hendrix |
126 |
Hooks Dauss |
1920–29 |
|
190 |
Burleigh Grimes |
166 |
Eppa Rixley |
165 |
Pete Alexander |
163 |
Herb Pennock |
161 |
Waite Hoyt |
156 |
Urban Shocker |
154 |
Eddie Rommel |
153 |
Jesse Haines |
152 |
George Uhle |
149 |
Red Faber |
1930–39 |
|
199 |
Lefty Grove |
188 |
Carl Hubbell |
175 |
Red Ruffing |
170 |
Wes Ferrell |
165 |
Lefty Gomez |
158 |
Mel Harder |
156 |
Larry French |
150 |
Tommy Bridges |
148 |
Paul Derringer |
147 |
Dizzy Dean |
1940–49 |
|
170 |
Hal Newhouser |
137 |
Bob Feller |
133 |
Rip Sewell |
129 |
Dizzy Trout |
122 |
Dutch Leonard |
122 |
Bucky Walters |
114 |
Mort Cooper |
111 |
Claude Passeau |
105 |
Kirby Higbe |
105 |
Bobo Newsom |
105 |
Harry Brecheen |
1950–59 |
|
202 |
Warren Spahn |
199 |
Robin Roberts |
188 |
Early Wynn |
155 |
Billy Pierce |
150 |
Bob Lemon |
128 |
Mike Garcia |
126 |
Lew Burdette |
126 |
Don Newcombe |
121 |
Whitey Ford |
116 |
Johnny Antonelli |
1960–69 |
|
191 |
Juan Marichal |
164 |
Bob Gibson |
158 |
Don Drysdale |
150 |
Jim Bunning |
142 |
Jim Kaat |
141 |
Larry Jackson |
137 |
Sandy Koufax |
134 |
Jim Maloney |
131 |
Milt Pappas |
127 |
Camilo Pascual |
1970–79 |
|
186 |
Jim Palmer |
184 |
Gaylord Perry |
178 |
Steve Carlton |
178 |
Ferguson Jenkins |
178 |
Tom Seaver |
169 |
Catfish Hunter |
166 |
Don Sutton |
164 |
Phil Niekro |
155 |
Vida Blue |
155 |
Nolan Ryan |
1980–89 |
|
162 |
Jack Morris |
140 |
Dave Steib |
137 |
Bob Welch |
128 |
Charlie Hough |
128 |
Fernando Valenzuela |
123 |
Bert Blyleven |
122 |
Nolan Ryan |
119 |
Jim Clancy |
117 |
Frank Viola |
116 |
Rick Sutcliffe |
1990–99 |
|
176 |
Greg Maddux |
164 |
Tom Glavine |
152 |
Roger Clemens |
150 |
Randy Johnson |
143 |
Kevin Brown |
143 |
John Smoltz |
141 |
David Cone |
136 |
Mike Mussina |
135 |
Chuck Finley |
130 |
Scott Erickson |
2000–09 |
|
148 |
Andy Pettitte |
143 |
Randy Johnson |
140 |
Jamie Moyer |
139 |
Roy Halladay |
137 |
Tim Hudson |
137 |
Roy Oswalt |
136 |
CC Sabathia |
135 |
Mark Buehrle |
134 |
Greg Maddux |
134 |
Mike Mussina |
2010–18 |
|
150 |
Max Scherzer |
140 |
Clayton Kershaw |
139 |
Justin Verlander |
137 |
Zack Greinke |
135 |
Jon Lester |
133 |
David Price |
121 |
Rick Porcello |
120 |
Gio Gonzalez |
110 |
Madison Bumgarner |
110 |
Felix Hernandez |
110 |
CC Sabathia |
Pitchers with the Most Career Wins by First Letter of Last Name
A |
Pete Alexander |
373 |
B |
Bert Blyleven |
287 |
C |
Roger Clemens |
354 |
D |
Hooks Dauss, Paul Derringer |
223 |
E |
Dennis Eckersley |
197 |
F |
Bob Feller |
266 |
G |
Pud Galvin |
365 |
H |
Carl Hubbell |
253 |
I |
Hisashi Iwakuma |
63 |
J |
Walter Johnson |
417 |
K |
Tim Keefe |
342 |
L |
Ted Lyons |
260 |
M |
Christy Mathewson |
373 |
N |
Kid Nichols |
361 |
O |
Al Orth |
204 |
P |
Eddie Plank |
326 |
Q |
Jack Quinn |
247 |
R |
Nolan Ryan |
324 |
S |
Warren Spahn |
363 |
T |
Frank Tanana |
240 |
U |
George Uhle |
200 |
V |
Justin Verlander |
204 |
W |
Mickey Welch |
307 |
X |
[No pitcher] |
|
Y |
Cy Young |
511 |
Z |
Tom Zachary |
186 |
Pitchers with the Most Career Victories by Zodiac Sign
Aquarius (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) |
Nolan Ryan |
324 |
Pisces (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) |
Pete Alexander |
373 |
Aries (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) |
Cy Young |
511 |
Taurus (Apr. 20–May 20) |
Warren Spahn |
363 |
Gemini (May 21–June 21) |
Tommy John |
288 |
Cancer (June 22–July 22) |
John Clarkson |
328 |
Leo (July 23–Aug. 22) |
Christy Mathewson |
373 |
Virgo (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) |
Kid Nichols |
361 |
Libra (Sept. 23–Oct. 23) |
Robin Roberts |
286 |
Scorpio (Oct. 24–Nov. 21) |
Walter Johnson |
417 |
Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) |
Old Hoss Radbourn |
309 |
Capricorn (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) |
Pud Galvin |
365 |
Pitchers with the Most Victories by State of Birth
Alabama |
Don Sutton (Clio) |
324 |
Alaska |
Curt Schilling (Anchorage) |
216 |
Arizona |
John Denny (Prescott) |
123 |
Arkansas |
Lon Warneke (Mount Ida) |
192 |
California |
Tom Seaver (Fresno) |
311 |
Colorado |
Roy Halladay (Denver) |
203 |
Connecticut |
Bill Hutchinson (New Haven) |
182 |
Delaware |
Sadie McMahon (Wilmington) |
177 |
Florida |
Steve Carlton (Miami) |
329 |
Georgia |
Tim Hudson (Columbus) |
222 |
Hawaii |
Charlie Hough (Honolulu) |
216 |
Idaho |
Larry Jackson (Nampa) |
194 |
Illinois |
Robin Roberts (Springfield) |
286 |
Indiana |
Tommy John (Terre Haute) |
288 |
Iowa |
Bob Feller (Van Meter) |
266 |
Kansas |
Walter Johnson (Humboldt) |
417 |
Kentucky |
Gus Weyhing (Louisville) |
264 |
Louisiana |
Ted Lyons (Sulphur) |
260 |
Maine |
Bob Stanley (Portland) |
115 |
Maryland |
Lefty Grove (Lonaconing) |
300 |
Massachusetts |
Tim Keefe (Cambridge) |
342 |
Michigan |
Jim Kaat (Zeeland) |
283 |
Minnesota |
Jack Morris (St.Paul) |
254 |
Mississippi |
Guy Bush (Aberdeen) |
176 |
Missouri |
Pud Galvin (St. Louis) |
365 |
Montana |
Dave McNally (Billings) |
184 |
Nebraska |
Pete Alexander (Elba) |
373 |
Nevada |
Barry Zito (Las Vegas) |
165 |
New Hampshire |
Mike Flanagan (Manchester) |
167 |
New Jersey |
Al Leiter (Toms River) |
162 |
New Mexico |
Wade Blasingame (Deming) |
46 |
New York |
Warren Spahn (Buffalo) |
363 |
North Carolina |
Gaylord Perry (Williamston) |
314 |
North Dakota |
Rick Helling (Devils Lake) |
93 |
Ohio |
Cy Young (Gilmore) |
511 |
Oklahoma |
Allie Reynolds (Bethany) |
182 |
Oregon |
Mickey Lolich (Portland) |
217 |
Pennsylvania |
Christy Mathewson (Factoryville) |
373 |
Rhode Island |
Tom Lovett (Providence) |
88 |
South Carolina |
Bobo Newsom (Hartsville) |
211 |
South Dakota |
Floyd Bannister (Pierre) |
134 |
Tennessee |
Bob Caruthers (Memphis) |
218 |
Texas |
Greg Maddux (San Angelo) |
355 |
Utah |
Bruce Hurst (St. George) |
145 |
Vermont |
Ray Fisher (Middlebury) |
100 |
Virginia |
Eppa Rixey (Culpepper) |
266 |
Washington |
Jon Lester (Tacoma) |
177 |
West Virginia |
Wilbur Cooper (Bearsville) |
216 |
Wisconsin |
Kid Nichols (Madison) |
361 |
Wyoming |
Tom Browning (Casper) |
123 |
District of Columbia |
Doc White |
189 |
Puerto Rico |
Javier Vazquez (Ponce) |
165 |
Virgin Islands |
Al McBean (Charlotte Amalie) |
67 |
Pitchers with Five or More Consecutive 20-Win Seasons (Post-1900)
Seasons |
|
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1903–14 |
12 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators (AL), 1910–19 |
10 |
Lefty Grove, Phila. A’s (AL), 1927–33 |
7 |
Mordecai Brown, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1906–11 |
6 |
Robin Roberts, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1950–55 |
6 |
Warren Spahn, Milw. Braves (NL), 1956–61 |
6 |
Ferguson Jenkins, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1967–72 |
6 |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1913–17 |
5 |
Carl Hubbell, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1933–37 |
5 |
Catfish Hunter, Oak. A’s (AL), 1971–74; and N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1975 |
5 |
100-Game Winners, Both Leagues
Pitchers with 500 Major League Decisions
Wins−Losses |
Total |
|
Cy Young (1890–1911) |
511–316 |
827 |
Walter Johnson (1907–27) |
417–279 |
696 |
Pud Galvin (1879–92) |
365–310 |
675 |
Nolan Ryan (1966–93) |
324–292 |
616 |
Warren Spahn (1942, 1946–65) |
363–245 |
608 |
Phil Niekro (1964–87) |
318–274 |
592 |
Greg Maddux (1986–2008) |
355–277 |
582 |
Pete Alexander (1911–30) |
373–208 |
581 |
Don Sutton (1966–88) |
324–256 |
580 |
Gaylord Perry (1962–83) |
314–265 |
579 |
Steve Carlton (1965–88) |
329–244 |
573 |
Kid Nichols (1890–1901, 1904–06) |
361–208 |
569 |
Tim Keefe (1880–93) |
342–225 |
567 |
Christy Mathewson (1900–16) |
373–188 |
561 |
Early Wynn (1939, 1941–44, 1946–63) |
300–244 |
544 |
Roger Clemens (1984–2007) |
354–184 |
538 |
Bert Blyleven (1970–92) |
287–250 |
537 |
Robin Roberts (1948–66) |
286–245 |
531 |
Jim Kaat (1959–83) |
283–237 |
520 |
Eddie Plank (1901–17) |
326–194 |
520 |
Tommy John (1963–74, 1976–89) |
288–231 |
519 |
Mickey Welch (1880–92) |
307–210 |
517 |
Eppa Rixey (1912–17, 1919–33) |
266–251 |
517 |
Tom Seaver (1967–86) |
311–205 |
516 |
Ferguson Jenkins (1965–83) |
284–226 |
510 |
Tom Glavine (1987–2008) |
305–203 |
508 |
John Clarkson (1882, 1884–94) |
328–178 |
506 |
Tony Mullane (1881–94) |
284–220 |
504 |
Old Hoss Radbourn (1880–91) |
309–194 |
503 |
Most Wins, Major and Minor Leagues Combined
Most Wins For One Team
American League |
||
417 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators (1907–27) |
|
284 |
Eddie Plank, Phila. A’s (1900–14) |
|
268 |
Jim Palmer, Balt. Orioles (1965–84) |
|
266 |
Bob Feller, Cle. Indians (1936–41, 1945–56) |
|
260 |
Ted Lyons, Chi. White Sox (1923–42, 1946) |
|
254 |
Red Faber, Chi. White Sox (1914–33) |
|
236 |
Whitey Ford, N.Y. Yankees (1950, 1953–67) |
|
231 |
Red Ruffing, N.Y. Yankees (1930–42, 1945–46) |
|
223 |
Mel Harder, Cle. Indians (1928–47) |
|
222 |
Hooks Dauss, Det. Tigers (1912–26) |
|
219 |
Andy Pettitte, N.Y. Yankees (1995–2003, 2007–10, 2012–13) |
|
209 |
George Mullin, Det. Tigers (1902–13) |
|
207 |
Bob Lemon, Cle. Indians (1946–58) |
|
207 |
Mickey Lolich, Det. Tigers (1963–75) |
|
200 |
Hal Newhouser, Det. Tigers (1939–53) |
|
National League |
||
372 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants (1900–16) |
|
356 |
Warren Spahn, Bost.–Milw. Braves (1942, 1946–64) |
|
329 |
Kid Nichols, Bost. Beaneaters (1899–1901) |
|
266 |
Phil Niekro, Atl. Braves (1966–83) |
|
253 |
Carl Hubbell, N.Y. Giants (1928–43) |
|
251 |
Bob Gibson, St.L. Cardinals (1959–75) |
|
244 |
Tom Glavine, Atl. Braves (1987–2002, 2008) |
|
241 |
Steve Carlton, Phila. Phillies (1972–86) |
|
241 |
Cy Young, Cle. Spiders (1890–98) |
|
238 |
Juan Marichal, S.F. Giants (1960–73) |
|
238 |
Mickey Welch, N.Y. Giants (1885–92) |
|
234 |
Robin Roberts, Phila. Phillies (1948–61) |
|
233 |
Amos Rusie, N.Y. Giants (1890–95, 1897–98) |
|
233 |
Don Sutton, L.A. Dodgers (1966–80, 1988) |
|
218 |
Pud Galvin, Buff. Bisons (1879–85) |
|
210 |
John Smoltz, Atl. Braves (1988–99, 2001–08) |
|
210 |
Jesse Haines, St.L. Cardinals (1920–37) |
|
202 |
Wilbur Cooper, Pitt. Pirates (1912–24) |
|
201 |
Charlie Root, Chi. Cubs (1926–41) |
|
Pitchers with 100 More Wins Than Losses, Career
Pitchers with Most Career Wins, Never Leading League in One Season
Pud Galvin (1879–92) |
365 |
Eddie Plank (1901–17) |
326 |
Nolan Ryan (1966–88) |
324 |
Don Sutton (1966–88) |
324 |
Mickey Welch (1880–92) |
307 |
Tommy John (1963–74, 1976–89) |
288 |
Bert Blyleven (1970–92) |
287 |
Tony Mullane (1881–84, 1886–94) |
284 |
Jamie Moyer (1986–91, 1993–2010, 2012) |
269 |
Gus Weyhing (1887–1901) |
264 |
Red Faber (1914–33) |
254 |
Vic Willis (1898–1910) |
249 |
Jack Quinn (1909–15, 1918–33) |
247 |
Jack Powell (1897–1912) |
246 |
200-Game Winners, Never Winning 20 Games in Season
Career Wins |
Most in One Season |
|
Dennis Martinez (1976–98) |
245 |
16 (1978, 1982, 1989, and 1992) |
Frank Tanana (1973–93) |
240 |
19 (1976) |
Jerry Reuss (1969–90) |
220 |
18 (1975, 1980) |
Kenny Rogers (1989–2008) |
219 |
18 (2004) |
Charlie Hough (1970–94) |
216 |
18 (1987) |
Mark Buehrle (2000–15) |
214 |
19 (2002) |
Milt Pappas (1957–73) |
209 |
17 (1971, 1972) |
Chuck Finley (1986–2002) |
200 |
18 (1990, 1991) |
Tim Wakefield (1991–93, 1995–2011) |
200 |
17 (1998) |
Pitchers with 100 Wins and 500 Hits, Career
Wins |
Hits |
|
Charlie Buffinton (1882–93) |
231 |
543 |
Bob Caruthers (1884–96) |
218 |
694 |
Dave Foutz (1884–96) |
147 |
1254 |
Pud Galvin (1875, 1879–92) |
365 |
552 |
Kid Gleason (1888–1908, 1912) |
134 |
1944 |
Guy Hecker (1882–90) |
177 |
822 |
Walter Johnson (1907–27) |
417 |
549 |
Bobby Mathews (1871–87) |
298 |
505 |
Win Mercer (1894–1902) |
131 |
502 |
Tony Mullane (1881–84, 1886–94) |
285 |
661 |
Old Hoss Radbourn (1880–91) |
309 |
585 |
Red Ruffing (1924–42, 1945–47) |
273 |
521 |
Jack Stivetts (1889–99) |
207 |
592 |
Adonis Terry (1884–97) |
197 |
594 |
Monte Ward (1878–84) |
161 |
2123 |
Jim Whitney (1881–90) |
192 |
559 |
Smoky Joe Wood (1908–15, 1917–22) |
116 |
553 |
Cy Young (1890–1911) |
511 |
623 |
Victories in Most Consecutive Seasons
Seasons |
|
26 |
Nolan Ryan, 1968–93 |
24 |
Don Sutton, 1966–1988 |
24 |
Roger Clemens, 1984–2007 |
23 |
Jim Kaat, 1960–82 |
23 |
Phil Niekro, 1965–87 |
23 |
Dennis Martinez, 1976–98 |
23 |
Greg Maddux, 1986–2008 |
22 |
Cy Young, 1890–1911 |
22 |
Early Wynn, 1941–44, 1946–63* |
22 |
Gaylord Perry, 1962–83 |
22 |
Steve Carlton, 1966–87 |
22 |
Charlie Hough, 1973–94 |
22 |
Tom Glavine, 1987–2008 |
22 |
Randy Johnson, 1989–2009 |
21 |
Walter Johnson, 1907–27 |
21 |
Eppa Rixey, 1912–17, 1919–33 |
21 |
Red Ruffing, 1925–42, 1945–47* |
21 |
Joe Niekro, 1967–87 |
21 |
Jerry Reuss, 1969–89 |
21 |
Bert Blyleven, 1970–90 |
21 |
Frank Tanana, 1973–93 |
21 |
David Wells, 1987–2007 |
21 |
Bartolo Colon, 1997–2018** |
20 |
Red Faber, 1914–33 |
20 |
Warren Spahn, 1946–65 |
20 |
Lindy McDaniel, 1956–75 |
20 |
Tom Seaver, 1967–86 |
20 |
Kenny Rogers, 1989–2008 |
*Missing years were spent in military service. **Still active. |
|
Most Wins in a Season Without a Complete Game
American League |
|
21 |
Max Scherzer, Det. Tigers, 2013 |
21 |
Blake Snell, T.B. Rays, 2018 |
20 |
Roger Clemens, N.Y. Yankees, 2001 |
20 |
Mike Mussina, N.Y. Yankees, 2008 |
20 |
J.A. Happ, Tor. Blue Jays, 2016 |
19 |
Collin McHugh, Hous. Astros, 2015 |
18 |
Roger Clemens, N.Y. Yankees, 2004 |
18 |
Bartolo Colon, Cle. Indians, 2004 |
18 |
Daisuke Matsuzaka, Bost. Red Sox, 2008 |
18 |
Phil Hughes, N.Y. Yankees, 2010 |
17 |
John Hiller, Det. Tigers, 1974 |
17 |
Bill Campbell, Min. Twins, 1976 |
17 |
Milt Wilcox, Det. Tigers, 1984 |
17 |
CC Sabathia, Cle. Indians, 2001 |
17 |
Kenny Rogers, Det. Tigers, 2006 |
17 |
Tim Wakefield, Bost. Red Sox, 2007 |
17 |
Scott Feldman, Tex. Rangers, 2009 |
17 |
C.J. Wilson, L.A. Angels, 2013 |
17 |
Drew Pomeranz, Bost. Red Sox, 2017 |
17 |
Trevor Bauer, Cle. Indians, 2017 |
National League |
|
19 |
Roy Oswalt, Hous. Astros, 2002 |
19 |
Jake Peavy, S.D. Padres, 2007 |
19 |
Gerrit Cole, Pitt. Pirates, 2015 |
18 |
Roy Face, Pitt. Pirates, 1959 |
18 |
Kent Bottenfield, St.L. Cardinals, 1999 |
18 |
Woody Williams, St.L. Cardinals, 2003 |
18 |
Chris Capuano, Milw. Brewers, 2005 |
18 |
Lance Lynn, St.L. Cardinals, 2013 |
18 |
Jon Lester, Chi. Cubs, 2018 |
17 |
Andy Pettitte, Hous. Astros, 2005 |
17 |
Ted Lilly, Chi. Cubs, 2008 |
17 |
Edison Volquez, Cin. Reds, 2008 |
17 |
Wily Peralta, Milw. Brewers, 2014 |
17 |
Zack Greinke, L.A. Dodgers, 2014 |
17 |
Michael Wacha, St.L. Cardinals, 2015 |
17 |
Zach Davies, Milw. Brewers, 2017 |
17 |
Aaron Nola, Phila. Phillies, 2018 |
Most Career Wins by Pitchers Six and a Half Feet Tall or Taller
303 |
Randy Johnson (1988–2009) |
6’10’’ |
246 |
CC Sabathia* (2001–) |
6’7’’ |
203 |
Roy Halladay (1998–2013) |
6’6’ |
200 |
Chuck Finley (1986–2002) |
6’6’’ |
188 |
John Lackey* (2002–) |
6’6’’ |
177 |
John Candelaria (1975–93) |
6’7’’ |
176 |
Derek Lowe (1997–2013) |
6’6’’ |
171 |
Rick Sutcliffe (1976, 1978–94) |
6’7’’ |
155 |
Andy Benes (1989–2002) |
6’6’’ |
150 |
Jered Weaver (2006–17) |
6’7’’ |
*Still active. |
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Most Career Wins by Pitchers Under Six Feet Tall
Wins |
Height |
|
365 |
Pud Galvin (1875, 1879–92) |
5’8’’ |
361 |
Kid Nichols (1890–1901, 1904–06) |
5’10½’’ |
342 |
Tim Keefe (1880–93) |
5’10½’’ |
328 |
John Clarkson (1882, 1884–94) |
5’10’’ |
326 |
Eddie Plank (1901–17) |
5’11½’’ |
309 |
Old Hoss Radbourn (1881–91) |
5’9’’ |
307 |
Mickey Welch (1880–92) |
5’8’’ |
297 |
Bobby Mathews (1871–87) |
5’5’’ |
284 |
Tony Mullane (1881–84, 1886–94) |
5’10½’’ |
270 |
Burleigh Grimes (1916–34) |
5’10’’ |
265 |
Jim McCormick (1878–87) |
5’10½’ |
264 |
Gus Weyhing (1887–96, 1899–1901) |
5’10’’ |
260 |
Ted Lyons (1923–42, 1946) |
5’11’’ |
Pitchers Winning 20 Games in Season Split Between Two Teams (Post-1900)
Pitchers Winning 20 Games with 3 Different Teams
Pete Alexander |
Phila. Phillies |
1911, 1913–17 |
Chi. Cubs |
1920, 1923 |
|
St.L. Cardinals |
1927 |
|
Roger Clemens |
Bost. Red Sox |
1986, 1987, 1990 |
Tor. Blue Jays |
1997, 1998 |
|
N.Y. Yankees |
2001 |
|
Carl Mays |
Bost. Red Sox |
1917, 1918 |
N.Y. Yankees |
1920, 1921 |
|
Cin. Reds |
1924 |
|
Joe McGinnity |
Balt. Orioles (NL) |
1899 |
Bklyn. Dodgers |
1900 |
|
Balt. Orioles (AL) |
1901 |
|
N.Y. Giants |
1903–06 |
|
Gaylord Perry |
S.F. Giants |
1966, 1970 |
Cle. Indians |
1972, 1974 |
|
S.D. Padres |
1978 |
|
Jack Powell |
Cle. Spiders |
1898 |
St.L. Perfectos |
1899 |
|
St.L. Browns |
1902 |
|
N.Y. Yankees |
1904 |
|
Cy Young |
Cle. Spiders |
1891–98 |
St.L. Cardinals |
1899 |
|
Bost. Red Sox |
1901–04, 1907 |
Oldest Pitchers to Win 20 Games for First Time
American League |
||
Age |
Wins−Losses |
|
Mike Mussina, N.Y. Yankees, 2008 |
39 |
20–9 |
Jamie Moyer, Sea. Mariners, 2001 |
38 |
20–6 |
Allie Reynolds, N.Y. Yankees, 1952 |
37 |
20–8 |
David Wells, Tor. Blue Jays, 2000 |
37 |
20–8 |
Spud Chandler, N.Y. Yankees, 1943 |
36 |
20–4 |
Thornton Lee, Chi. White Sox, 1941 |
35 |
22–11 |
Dick Donovan, Cle. Indians, 1962 |
35 |
20–10 |
Earl Whitehill, Wash. Senators, 1933 |
34 |
22–8 |
Roger Wolff, Wash. Senators, 1945 |
34 |
20–10 |
Rube Walberg, Phila. A’s, 1931 |
34 |
20–12 |
National League (Post-1899) |
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Age |
Wins−Losses |
|
R.A. Dickey, N.Y. Mets, 2012 |
37 |
20–6 |
Curt Davis, St.L. Cardinals, 1939 |
36 |
22–16 |
Rip Sewell, Pitt. Pirates, 1943 |
36 |
21–9 |
Preacher Roe, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1951 |
36 |
22–3 |
Murry Dickson, Pitt. Pirates, 1951 |
35 |
20–16 |
Slim Sallee, Cin. Reds, 1919 |
34 |
21–7 |
Jim Turner, Bost. Braves, 1937 |
34 |
20–11 |
Whit Wyatt, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1941 |
34 |
22–10 |
Sal Maglie, N.Y. Giants, 1951 |
34 |
23–6 |
Sal Maglie, N.Y. Giants, 1951 |
34 |
23–6 |
Sam Jones, S.F. Giants, 1959 |
34 |
21–15 |
Tommy John, L.A. Dodgers, 1977 |
34 |
20–7 |
Joe Niekro, Hous. Astros, 1979 |
34 |
21–11 |
Mike Krukow, S.F. Giants, 1986 |
34 |
20–9 |
Curt Schilling, Ariz. D’backs, 2001 |
34 |
22–6 |
Youngest Pitchers to Win 20 Games
American League |
||
Age |
Wins−Losses |
|
Bob Feller, Cle. Indians, 1939 |
20 years, 10 months |
24–9 |
Bret Saberhagen, K.C. Royals, 1985 |
21 years, 5 months |
20–6 |
Babe Ruth, Bost. Red Sox, 1916 |
21 years, 7 months |
23–12 |
Wes Ferrell, Cle. Indians, 1929 |
21 years, 8 months |
21–10 |
Bob Feller, Cle. Indians, 1940 |
21 years, 10 months |
27–11 |
National League (Post-1900) |
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Age |
Wins−Losses |
|
Christy Mathewson, N. Y. Giants, 1901 |
20 years, 1 month |
20–17 |
Dwight Gooden, N.Y. Mets, 1985 |
20 years, 10 months |
24–4 |
Al Mamaux, Pitt. Pirates, 1915 |
21 years, 4 months |
21–8 |
Ralph Branca, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1947 |
21 years, 9 months |
21–12 |
Nick Maddox, Pitt. Pirates, 1908 |
21 years, 10 months |
23–8 |
Rookies Winning 20 Games
American League |
|
Roscoe Miller, Det. Tigers, 1901 |
23–13 |
Roy Patterson, Chi. White Sox, 1901 |
20–16 |
Ed Summers, Det. Tigers, 1908 |
24–12 |
Russ Ford, N.Y. Yankees, 1910 |
26–6 |
Vean Gregg, Cle. Indians, 1911 |
23–7 |
Reb Russell, Chi. White Sox, 1913 |
21–17 |
Scott Perry, Phila. A’s, 1918 |
21–19 |
Wes Ferrell, Cle. Indians, 1929 |
21–10 |
Monte Weaver, Wash. Senators, 1932 |
22–10 |
Dave Ferriss, Bost. Red Sox, 1945 |
21–10 |
Gene Bearden, Cle. Indians, 1948 |
20–7 |
Alex Kellner, Phila. A’s, 1949 |
20–12 |
Bob Grim, N.Y. Yankees, 1954 |
20–6 |
National League (Post-1900) |
|
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1901 |
20–17 |
Henry Schmidt, Bklyn. Bridegrooms, 1903 |
21–13 |
Jake Weimer, Chi. Cubs, 1903 |
21–9 |
Irv Young, Bost. Beaneaters, 1905 |
20–21 |
George McQuillan, Phila. Phillies, 1908 |
23–17 |
King Cole, Chi. Cubs, 1910 |
20–4 |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies, 1911 |
28–13 |
Larry Cheney, Chi. Cubs, 1912 |
26–10 |
Jeff Pfeffer, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1914 |
23–12 |
Lou Fette, Bost. Braves, 1937 |
20–10 |
Cliff Melton, N.Y. Giants, 1937 |
20–9 |
Jim Turner, Bost. Braves, 1937 |
20–11 |
Johnny Beazley, St.L. Cardinals, 1942 |
21–6 |
Bill Voiselle, N.Y. Giants, 1944 |
21–16 |
Larry Jansen, N.Y. Giants, 1947 |
21–5 |
Harvey Haddix, St.L. Cardinals, 1953 |
20–9 |
Tom Browning, Cin. Reds, 1985 |
20–9 |
Most Seasons Logged Before First 20-Win Season
Seasons |
20-Win Season |
|
18 |
Mike Mussina (1991–2008) |
20–9 in 2008 |
14 |
Tommy John (1963–74, 1976–89) |
20–7 in 1977 |
14 |
Jamie Moyer (1986–91, 1993–10, 2012) |
20–6 in 2001 |
14 |
Curt Schilling (1988–2007) |
22–6 in 2001 |
13 |
Red Ruffing (1924–42, 1945–47) |
20–12 in 1936 |
13 |
David Wells (1987–2007) |
20–8 in 2000 |
12 |
Slim Sallee (1908–21) |
21–7 in 1919 |
12 |
Lee Meadows (1915–29) |
20–9 in 1926 |
12 |
Whit Wyatt (1929–45) |
22–10 in 1941 |
11 |
Wee Willie Sherdel (1918–32) |
21–10 in 1928 |
11 |
Earl Whitehill (1923–39) |
22–8 in 1933 |
11 |
Early Wynn (1939, 1941–44, 1946–63) |
20–13 in 1951 |
11 |
Allie Reynolds (1942–54) |
20–8 in 1952 |
10 |
Mike Krukow (1976–89) |
20–9 in 1986 |
9 |
Rube Walberg (1923–37) |
20–12 in 1931 |
9 |
Preacher Roe (1938, 1944–54) |
22–3 in 1951 |
CC Sabathia (2001–) |
21–9 in 2010 |
|
9 |
R.A. Dickey (2001, 2003–06, 2008–17) |
20–6 in 2012 |
9 |
J.A. Happ (2007–) |
20–4 in 2016 |
Rookie Pitchers with 20 Wins and 200 Strikeouts
Wins−Losses |
Strikeouts |
|
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1901 |
20–17 |
221 |
Russ Ford, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1910 |
26–6 |
209 |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1911 |
28–13 |
227 |
Pitchers Winning 20 Games in Rookie Year, Fewer Than 20 Balance of Career
Rookie Year |
Career |
|
Roscoe Miller, Det. Tigers (AL) (1901–04) |
23–13 (1901) |
39–46 |
Henry Schmidt, Bklyn. Bridegrooms (NL) (1903) |
21–13 (1903) |
21–13 |
Johnny Beazley, St.L. Cardinals (NL) (1941–42, 1946–49) |
21–6 (1942) |
31–12 |
20-Game Winners Who Didn’t Win 20 More Games in Career (Post-1900)
Sandy Koufax, Bklyn.–L.A. Dodgers (NL) (1955–66)* |
27 wins (1966) |
0 rest of career |
Steve Stone, S.F. Giants (NL) (1971–72), Chi. White Sox (AL) (1973, 1977–78), Chi. Cubs (NL) (1974–76), Balt. Orioles (AL) (1978–80) |
25 wins (1980) |
4 rest of career |
Denny McLain, Det. Tigers (AL) (1963–70), Wash. Senators II (AL) (1971), Oak. A’s (AL) (1972), Atl. Braves (NL) (1972) |
24 wins (1969) |
17 rest of career |
Ron Bryant, S.F. Giants (NL) (1967, 1969–75) |
24 wins (1973) |
3 rest of career |
Roscoe Miller, Det. Tigers (AL) (1901–04) |
23 wins (1901) |
16 rest of career |
Lefty Williams, Det. Tigers (AL) (1913−14), Chi. White Sox (AL) (1916−20)* |
22 wins (1920) |
0 rest of career |
Eddie Cicotte, Det. Tigers (AL) (1905), Bost. Red Sox (AL) (1908–12), Chi. White Sox (AL) (1912–1920)** |
21 wins (1920) |
0 rest of career |
Henry Schmidt, Bklyn. Bridegrooms (NL) (1903) |
21 wins (1903) |
0 rest of career |
Buck O’Brien, Bost. Red Sox (AL) (1911–13) |
20 wins (1912) |
9 rest of career |
Bill James, Bost. Braves (NL) (1913–15, 1919) |
26 wins (1914) |
11 rest of career |
Brandon Webb, Ariz. D’backs (NL) (2003–09) |
22 wins (2008) |
0 rest of career |
George McConnell, Chi. Whales (FL) (1909, 1912–16) |
25 wins (1915) |
16 rest of career |
Jack Morris, Det. Tigers (AL) (1977–90), Min. Twins (AL) (1991), Tor. Blue Jays (AL) (1992–93), Cle. Indians (AL) (1994) |
21 wins (1992) |
17 rest of career |
Joaquin Andujar, Hous. Astros (NL) (1976–81, 1988), St.L. Cardinals (NL) (1981–85), Oak. A’s (AL) (1986–87) |
21 wins (1985) |
17 rest of career |
Johnny Beazley, St.L. Cardinals (NL) (1941–42, 1946–49) |
21 wins (1942) |
10 rest of career |
Mike Mussina, Balt. Orioles (AL) (1991–2000), N.Y. Yankees (AL) (2001–08)* |
20 wins (2008) |
0 rest of career |
* Retired after season. ** Banned from baseball for gambling after season. |
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Pitchers Winning 20 Games in Last Season in Majors
Henry Schmidt, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1903 |
21–13 |
Eddie Cicotte, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1920 |
21–10 |
Lefty Williams, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1920 |
22–14 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1966 |
27–9 |
Mike Mussina, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 2008 |
20–9 |
Earliest 20-Game Winner During Season
American League |
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Final Record |
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July 25, 1931 |
Lefty Grove, Phila. A’s |
31–4 |
||
July 27, 1968 |
Denny McLain, Det. Tigers |
31–6 |
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National League |
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Final Record |
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July 19, 1912 |
Rube Marquard, N.Y. Giants |
26–11 |
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Most Wins After Turning 40
Wins After 40 |
Total Career Wins |
|
121 |
Phil Niekro |
318 |
105 |
Jamie Moyer |
269 |
96 |
Jack Quinn |
247 |
75 |
Cy Young |
511 |
75 |
Warren Spahn |
363 |
73 |
Randy Johnson |
303 |
72 |
Bartolo Colon* |
247 |
71 |
Nolan Ryan |
324 |
67 |
Charlie Hough |
216 |
61 |
Roger Clemens |
354 |
54 |
David Wells |
239 |
54 |
Hoyt Wilhelm |
143 |
*Still active. |
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Pitchers on Losing Teams, Leading League in Wins
American League |
||
Pitcher |
Wins−Losses |
Team Record |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1916 |
25–20 |
76–77 |
Eddie Rommel, Phila. A’s, 1922 |
27–13 |
65–89 |
Ted Lyons, Chi. White Sox, 1927 |
22–14 |
70–83 |
Bob Feller, Cle. Indians, 1941 |
25–13 |
75–79 |
Bob Feller, Cle. Indians, 1946 |
26–15 |
68–86 |
Jim Perry, Cle. Indians, 1960 |
18–10 |
76–78 |
Gaylord Perry, Cle. Indians, 1972 |
24–16 |
72–84 |
Wilbur Wood, Chi. White Sox, 1973 |
24–20 |
77–85 |
Roger Clemens, Bost. Red Sox, 1987 |
20–9 |
78–84 |
Kevin Brown, Tex. Rangers, 1992 |
21–11 |
77–85 |
Roger Clemens, Tor. Blue Jays, 1997 |
21–7 |
76–86 |
Jason Vargas, K.C. Royals, 2017 |
18–11 |
80–82 |
National League (Post-1900) |
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Pitcher |
Wins−Losses |
Team Record |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies, 1914 |
27–15 |
74–80 |
Pete Alexander, Chi. Cubs, 1920 |
27–14 |
75–79 |
Dazzy Vance, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1925 |
22–9 |
68–85 |
Jumbo Elliott, Phila. Phillies, 1931 |
19–14 (Tie) |
66–88 |
Heine Meine, Pitt. Pirates, 1931 |
19–13 (Tie) |
75–79 |
Ewell Blackwell, Cin. Reds, 1947 |
22–8 |
73–81 |
Warren Spahn, Bost. Braves, 1949 |
21–14 |
75–79 |
Robin Roberts, Phila. Phillies, 1954 |
23–15 |
75–79 |
Larry Jackson, Chi. Cubs, 1964 |
24–11 |
76–86 |
Bob Gibson, St.L. Cardinals, 1970 |
23–7 |
76–86 |
Steve Carlton, Phila. Phillies, 1972 |
27–10 |
59–97 |
Randy Jones, S.D. Padres, 1976 |
22–14 |
73–89 |
Phil Niekro, Atl. Braves, 1979 |
21–20 |
66–94 |
Fernando Valenzuela, L.A. Dodgers, 1986 |
21–11 |
73–89 |
Rick Sutcliffe, Chi. Cubs, 1987 |
18–10 |
76–85 |
Greg Maddux, Chi. Cubs, 1992 |
20–11 |
78–84 |
Brandon Webb, Ariz. D’backs, 2006 |
16–8 |
76–86 |
20-Game Winners on Last-Place Teams
American League |
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Pitcher |
Wins−Losses |
Team Record |
Scott Perry, Phila. A’s, 1918 |
20–19 |
52–76 |
Howard Ehmke, Bost. Red Sox, 1923 |
20–17 |
61–91 |
Sloppy Thurston, Chi. White Sox, 1924 |
20–14 |
66–87 |
Ned Garver, St.L. Browns, 1951 |
20–12 |
52–102 |
Nolan Ryan, Cal. Angels, 1974 |
22–16 |
68–94 |
Roger Clemens, Tor. Blue Jays, 1997 |
21–7 |
76–86 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Pitcher |
Wins−Losses |
Team Record |
Noodles Hahn, Cin. Reds, 1901 |
22–19 |
52–87 |
Steve Carlton, Phila. Phillies, 1972 |
27–10 |
59–97 |
Phil Niekro, Atl. Braves, 1979 |
21–20 |
66–94 |
20-Game Winners with Worst Lifetime Winning Percentage (Post-1900)
”Pure” 20-Game Winners (Pitchers with 20 or More Wins Than Losses)
American League |
|
Cy Young, Bost. Americans, 1901 |
33–10 |
Cy Young, Bost. Americans, 1902 |
32–11 |
Jack Chesbro, N.Y. Highlanders, 1904 |
41–12 |
Ed Walsh, Chi. White Sox, 1908 |
40–15 |
George Mullin, Det. Tigers, 1909 |
29–8 |
Jack Coombs, Phila. A’s, 1910 |
31–9 |
Russ Ford, N.Y. Highlanders, 1910 |
26–6 |
Smoky Joe Wood, Bost. Red Sox, 1912 |
34–5 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1912 |
32–12 |
Eddie Plank, Phila. A’s, 1912 |
26–6 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1913 |
36–7 |
Eddie Cicotte, Chi. White Sox, 1919 |
29–7 |
Lefty Grove, Phila. A’s, 1930 |
28–5 |
Lefty Grove, Phila. A’s, 1931 |
31–4 |
Lefty Gomez, N.Y. Yankees, 1934 |
26–5 |
Hal Newhouser, Det. Tigers, 1944 |
29–9 |
Whitey Ford, N.Y. Yankees, 1961 |
25–4 |
Denny McLain, Det. Tigers, 1968 |
31–6 |
Ron Guidry, N.Y. Yankees, 1978 |
25–3 |
Roger Clemens, Bost. Red Sox, 1986 |
24–4 |
National League (Post-1900) |
|
Joe McGinnity, Bklyn. Bridegrooms, 1900 |
29–9 |
Jack Chesbro, Pitt. Pirates, 1902 |
28–6 |
Joe McGinnity, N.Y. Giants, 1904 |
35–8 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1904 |
33–12 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1905 |
31–8 |
Mordecai Brown, Chi. Cubs, 1906 |
26–6 |
Mordecai Brown, Chi. Cubs, 1908 |
29–9 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1908 |
37–11 |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies, 1914 |
31–10 |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies, 1916 |
33–12 |
Dazzy Vance, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1923 |
28–6 |
Dizzy Dean, St.L. Cardinals, 1934 |
30–7 |
Carl Hubbell, N.Y. Giants, 1935 |
26–6 |
Robin Roberts, Phila. Phillies, 1951 |
28–7 |
Don Newcombe, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1955 |
27–7 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, 1962 |
25–5 |
Dwight Gooden, N.Y. Mets, 1985 |
24–4 |
Lefties Winning 20 Games Twice Since World War II
Pitchers with 20-Win Seasons After Age 40
Pitchers Leading Both Leagues in Wins, Season
20-Game Winners One Season, 20-Game Losers the Next
American League |
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George Mullin, Det. Tigers |
21–18 (1906) |
20–20 (1907) |
Al Orth, N.Y. Highlanders |
27–17 (1906) |
27–21 (1907) |
Russ Ford, N.Y. Highlanders |
22–11 (1911) |
13–21 (1912) |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators |
27–13 (1915) |
25–20 (1916) |
Hooks Dauss, Det. Tigers |
21–9 (1919) |
13–21 (1920) |
Bobo Newsom, Det. Tigers |
21–5 (1940) |
12–20 (1941) |
Alex Kellner, Phila. A’s |
20–12 (1949) |
8–20 (1950) |
Mel Stottlemyre, N.Y. Yankees |
20–9 (1965) |
12–20 (1966) |
Luis Tiant, Cle. Indians |
21–9 (1968) |
9–20 (1969) |
Stan Bahnsen, Chi. White Sox |
21–16 (1972) |
18–21 (1973) |
Wilbur Wood, Chi. White Sox |
24–17 (1972) |
24–20 (1973) |
Wilbur Wood, Chi. White Sox |
20–19 (1974) |
16–20 (1975) |
National League (Post-1900) |
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Joe McGinnity, Bklyn. Bridegrooms (NL), Balt. Orioles (AL) |
28–8 (1900) |
26–20 (1901) |
Vic Willis, Bost. Beaneaters |
20–17 (1901) |
27–20 (1902) |
Togie Pittinger, Bost. Beaneaters |
27–16 (1902) |
18–22 (1903) |
Jack Taylor, St.L. Cardinals |
20–19 (1904) |
15–21 (1905) |
Irv Young, Bost. Beaneaters |
20–21 (1905) |
16–25 (1906) |
Nap Rucker, Bklyn. Dodgers |
22–18 (1911) |
18–21 (1912) |
Rube Marquard, N.Y. Giants |
23–10 (1913) |
12–22 (1914) |
Eppa Rixey, Phila. Phillies |
22–10 (1916) |
16–21 (1917) |
Joe Oeschger, Bost. Braves |
20–14 (1921) |
6–21 (1922) |
Murry Dickson, Pitt. Pirates |
20–16 (1951) |
14–21 (1952) |
Larry Jackson, Chi. Cubs |
24–11 (1964) |
14–21 (1965) |
Steve Carlton, Phila. Phillies |
27–10 (1972) |
13–20 (1973) |
Jerry Koosman, N.Y. Mets |
21–10 (1976) |
8–20 (1977) |
20-Game Winners and Losers, Same Season
American League |
|
Joe McGinnity, Balt. Orioles, 1901 |
26–20 |
Bill Dinneen, Bost. Americans, 1902 |
21–21 |
George Mullin, Det. Tigers, 1905 |
21–21 |
George Mullin, Det. Tigers, 1907 |
20–20 |
Jim Scott, Chi. White Sox, 1913 |
20–20 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1916 |
25–20 |
Wilbur Wood, Chi. White Sox, 1973 |
24–20 |
National League (Post-1900) |
|
Vic Willis, Bost. Beaneaters, 1902 |
27–20 |
Joe McGinnity, N.Y. Giants, 1903 |
31–20 |
Irv Young, Bost. Beaneaters, 1905 |
20–21 |
Phil Niekro, Atl. Braves, 1979 |
21–20 |
Pitchers Who Led League in Wins in Successive Seasons
American League |
|
Seasons |
|
4 |
Walter Johnson, Wash, Senators, 1913–16 |
3 |
Cy Young, Bost. Americans, 1901–03 |
3 |
Bob Feller, Cle. Indians, 1939–41 |
3 |
Hal Newhouser, Det. Tigers, 1944–46 |
3 |
Jim Palmer, Balt. Orioles, 1975–77 |
2 |
Jack Coombs, Phila A’s, 1910–11 |
2 |
Lefty Grove, Phila A’s, 1930–31 |
2 |
General Crowder, Wash. Senators, 1932–33 |
2 |
Bob Feller, Cle. Indians, 1946–47 |
2 |
Bob Lemon, Cle. Indians, 1954–55 |
2 |
Denny McLain, Det. Tigers, 1968–69 |
2 |
Wilbur Wood, Chi. White Sox, 1972–73 |
2 |
Catfish Hunter, Oak. A’s, 1974–75 |
2 |
LaMarr Hoyt, Chi. White Sox, 1982–83 |
2 |
Roger Clemens, Bost. Red Sox, 1986–87 |
2 |
Roger Clemens, Tor. Blue Jays, 1997–98 |
2 |
CC Sabathia, N.Y. Yankees, 2009–10 |
2 |
Max Scherzer, Det. Tigers, 2013–14 |
National League |
|
Seasons |
|
5 |
Warren Spahn, Milw. Braves, 1957–61 |
4 |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies, 1914–17 |
4 |
Robin Roberts, Phila. Phillies, 1952–55 |
3 |
Bill Hutchison, Chi. Colts, 1890–92 |
3 |
Kid Nichols, Bost. Beaneaters, 1896–98 |
3 |
Tom Glavine, Atl. Braves, 1991–93 |
2 |
Tommy Bond, Bost. Red Caps, 1877–78 |
2 |
Old Hoss Radbourn, Pro. Grays, 1883–84 |
2 |
Joe McGinnity, Balt. Orioles, 1899–1900 |
2 |
Joe McGinnity, N.Y. Giants, 1903–04 |
2 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1907–08 |
2 |
Dazzy Vance, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1924–25 |
2 |
Pat Malone, Chi. Cubs, 1929–30 |
2 |
Dizzy Dean, St.L. Cardinals, 1934–35 |
2 |
Carl Hubbell, N.Y. Giants, 1936–37 |
2 |
Bucky Walters, Cin. Reds, 1939–40 |
2 |
Mort Cooper, St.L. Cardinals, 1942–43 |
2 |
Warren Spahn, Bost. Braves, 1949–50 |
2 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, 1965–66 |
2 |
Greg Maddux, Atl. Braves, 1994–95 |
Most Pitching Wins for One Season
Most Total Wins, Two Pitchers on Same Staff, Career Together as Teammates
American League |
|
440 |
Eddie Plank (247) and Chief Bender (193), Phila. A’s (1903–14) |
408 |
Lefty Grove (257) and Rube Walberg (151), Phila. A’s (1925–33) and Bost. Red Sox (1934–37) |
408 |
Red Ruffing (219) and Lefty Gomez (189), N.Y. Yankees (1930–42) |
361 |
Hal Newhouser (200) and Dizzy Trout (161), Det. Tigers (1939–52) |
355 |
Bob Lemon (201) and Bob Feller (154), Cle. Indians (1946–56) |
349 |
Early Wynn (177) and Bob Lemon (172), Cle. Indians (1949–58) |
332 |
Ed Walsh (190) and Doc White (142), Chi. White Sox (1904–13) |
331 |
Bob Lemon (192) and Mike Garcia (139), Cle. Indians (1948–58) |
National League |
|
443 |
Warren Spahn (264) and Lew Burdette (179), Bost.–Milw. Braves (1951–63) |
433 |
Christy Mathewson (297) and Hooks Wiltse (136), N.Y. Giants (1904–14) |
408 |
Tom Glavine (242) and John Smoltz (166), Atl. Braves (1988–2002, 2008) |
358 |
Carl Hubbell (204) and Hal Schumacher (154), N.Y. Giants (1931–42) |
347 |
Greg Maddux (178) and Tom Glavine (169), Atl. Braves (1993–2002) |
342 |
Christy Mathewson (191) and Joe McGinnity (151), N.Y. Giants (1902–08) |
340 |
Sam Leever (172) and Deacon Phillippe (168), Pitt. Pirates (1900–10) |
340 |
Don Drysdale (177) and Sandy Koufax (163), Bklyn.–L.A. Dodgers (1956–66) |
336 |
Juan Marichal (202) and Gaylord Perry (134), S.F. Giants (1962–71) |
326 |
Robin Roberts (212) and Curt Simmons (114), Phila. Phillies (1948–50, 1952–60) |
318 |
Mordecai Brown (182) and Ed Reulbach (136), Chi. Cubs (1905–13) |
317 |
Bob Friend (176) and Vern Law (141), Pitt. Pirates (1951, 1954–65) |
Most Wins, Right-Hander and Left-Hander on Same Staff, Season
American League |
|
58 |
Ed Walsh (RH, 40) and Doc White (LH, 18), Chi. White Sox, 1908 |
56 |
Hal Newhouser (LH, 29) and Dizzy Trout (RH, 27), Det. Tigers, 1944 |
53 |
Walter Johnson (RH, 36) and Joe Boehling (LH, 17), Wash. Senators, 1913 |
52 |
Eddie Cicotte (RH, 29) and Lefty Williams (LH, 23), Chi. White Sox, 1919 |
52 |
Lefty Grove (LH, 31) and George Earnshaw (RH, 21), Phila. A’s, 1931 |
51 |
Doc White (LH, 27) and Ed Walsh (RH, 24), Chi. White Sox, 1907 |
51 |
Jack Coombs (RH, 28) and Eddie Plank (LH, 23), Phila. A’s, 1911 |
50 |
Ed Killian (LH, 25) and Bill Donovan (RH, 25), Det. Tigers, 1907 |
50 |
Lefty Grove (LH, 28) and George Earnshaw (RH, 22), Phila. A’s, 1930 |
48 |
Mel Parnell (LH, 25) and Ellis Kinder (RH, 23), Bost. Red Sox, 1949 |
48 |
Denny McLain (RH, 31) and Mickey Lolich (LH, 17), Det. Tigers, 1968 |
47 |
Cy Young (RH, 26) and Jesse Tannehill (LH, 21), Bost. Red Sox, 1904 |
47 |
Jack Coombs (RH, 31) and Eddie Plank (LH, 16), Phila. A’s, 1910 |
47 |
Smoky Joe Wood (RH, 34) and Ray Collins, (LH, 13), Bost. Red Sox, 1912 |
47 |
Eddie Plank (LH, 26) and Jack Coombs (RH, 21), Phila. A’s, 1912 |
46 |
Hooks Dauss (RH, 24) and Harry Coveleski (LH, 22), Det. Tigers, 1915 |
46 |
Babe Ruth (LH, 24) and Carl Mays (RH, 22), Bost. Red Sox, 1917 |
46 |
General Crowder (RH, 24) and Earl Whitehill (LH, 22), Wash. Senators, 1933 |
National League (Post-1900) |
|
60 |
Christy Mathewson (RH, 37) and Hooks Wiltse (LH, 23), N.Y. Giants, 1908 |
55 |
Pete Alexander (RH, 33) and Eppa Rixey (LH, 22), Phila. Phillies, 1916 |
50 |
Christy Mathewson (RH, 26) and Rube Marquard (LH, 24), N.Y. Giants, 1911 |
49 |
Rube Marquard (LH, 26) and Christy Mathewson (RH, 23), N.Y. Giants, 1912 |
49 |
Sandy Koufax (LH, 26) and Don Drysdale (RH, 23), L.A. Dodgers, 1965 |
48 |
Jack Chesbro (RH, 28) and Jesse Tannehill (LH, 20), Pitt. Pirates, 1902 |
48 |
Joe McGinnity (RH, 35) and Hooks Wiltse (LH, 13), N.Y. Giants, 1904 |
48 |
Christy Mathewson (RH, 25) and Rube Marquard (LH, 23), N.Y. Giants, 1913 |
47 |
Dolf Luque (RH, 27) and Eppa Rixey (LH, 20), Cin. Reds, 1923 |
47 |
Randy Johnson (LH, 24) and Curt Schilling (RH, 23), Ariz. D’backs, 2002 |
46 |
Christy Mathewson (RH, 31) and Hooks Wiltse (LH, 15), N.Y. Giants, 1905 |
46 |
Mordecai Brown (RH, 26) and Jack Pfiester (LH, 20), Chi. Cubs, 1906 |
46 |
Pete Alexander (RH, 30) and Eppa Rixey (LH, 16), Phila. Phillies, 1917 |
46 |
Pete Alexander (RH, 27) and Hippo Vaughn (LH, 19), Chi. Cubs, 1920 |
Largest Differential Between League Leader in Wins and Runner-Up
Highest Percentage of Team’s Total Wins for Season
American League |
||
45.6% |
Jack Chesbro (N.Y. Highlanders, 1904) |
41 of team’s 92 wins |
45.5% |
Ed Walsh (Chi. White Sox, 1908) |
40 of team’s 88 wins |
41.8% |
Cy Young (Bost. Americans, 1901) |
33 of team’s 79 wins |
41.7% |
Joe Bush (Phila. A’s, 1916) |
15 of team’s 36 wins |
41.6% |
Cy Young (Bost. Red Sox, 1902) |
32 of team’s 77 wins |
41.5% |
Eddie Rommel (Phila. A’s, 1922) |
27 of team’s 65 wins |
40.3% |
Red Faber (Chi. White Sox, 1921) |
25 of team’s 62 wins |
40.0% |
Walter Johnson (Wash. Senators, 1913) |
36 of team’s 90 wins |
39.1% |
Walter Johnson (Wash. Senators, 1911) |
25 of team’s 64 wins |
38.9% |
Elmer Myers (Phila. A’s, 1916) |
14 of team’s 36 wins |
38.5% |
Ned Garver (St.L. Browns, 1951) |
20 of team’s 52 wins |
38.5% |
Scott Perry (Phila. A’s, 1918) |
20 of team’s 52 wins |
38.2% |
Joe McGinnity, (Balt. Orioles, 1901) |
26 of team’s 68 wins |
38.2% |
Bob Feller (Cle. Indians, 1946) |
26 of team’s 68 wins |
37.9% |
Walter Johnson (Wash. Senators, 1910) |
25 of team’s 66 wins |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
45.8% |
Steve Carlton (Phila. Phillies, 1972) |
27 of team’s 59 wins |
42.3% |
Noodles Hahn (Cin. Reds, 1901) |
22 of team’s 52 wins |
39.2% |
Irv Young (Bost. Beaneaters, 1905) |
20 of team’s 51 wins |
38.5% |
Christy Mathewson (N.Y. Giants, 1901) |
20 of team’s 52 wins |
37.8% |
Christy Mathewson (N.Y. Giants, 1908) |
37 of team’s 98 wins |
37.3% |
Slim Sallee (St.L. Cardinals, 1913) |
19 of team’s 51 wins |
37.0% |
Togie Pittinger (Bost. Beaneaters, 1902) |
27 of team’s 73 wins |
37.0% |
Vic Willis (Bost. Beaneaters, 1902) |
27 of team’s 73 wins |
36.9% |
Joe McGinnity (N.Y. Giants, 1903) |
31 of team’s 84 wins |
Pitchers Winning 300 Games, Never Striking Out 200 Batters, Season
Pitcher |
Wins |
Most Strikeouts (Season) |
Tom Glavine |
305 |
192 (1991) |
Warren Spahn |
363 |
191 (1950) |
Early Wynn |
300 |
184 (1957) |
Won-Loss Percentage of 300-Game Winners
Shutouts
Evolution of Shutout Record
American League |
||
1901 |
Clark Griffith, Chi. White Sox |
5 |
Cy Young, Bost. Americans |
5 |
|
1903 |
Cy Young, Bost. Americans |
7 |
1904 |
Cy Young, Bost. Americans |
10 |
1908 |
Ed Walsh, Chi. White Sox |
11 |
1910 |
Jack Coombs, Phila. A’s |
13 |
National League (Pre-1900) |
||
1876 |
George Bradley, St.L. Brown Stockings |
16 |
National League (Post-1899) |
||
1900 |
Clark Griffith, Chi. Cubs |
4 |
Noodles Hahn, Cin. Reds |
4 |
|
Kid Nichols, Bost. Beaneaters |
4 |
|
Cy Young, St.L. Cardinals |
4 |
|
1901 |
Jack Chesbro, Pitt. Pirates |
6 |
Al Orth, Phila. Phillies |
6 |
|
Vic Willis, Bost. Beaneaters |
6 |
|
1902 |
Jack Chesbro, Pitt. Pirates |
8 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants |
8 |
|
Jack Taylor, Chi. Cubs |
8 |
|
1904 |
Joe McGinnity, N.Y. Giants |
9 |
1908 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants |
11 |
1915 |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies |
12 |
1916 |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies |
16 |
20-Game Winners with No Complete Game Shutouts
American League |
||
Wins |
Losses |
|
26 |
7 |
Joe Bush, N.Y. Yankees, 1922 |
24 |
15 |
General Crowder, Wash. Senators, 1933 |
23 |
5 |
Barry Zito, Oak. A’s, 2002 |
22 |
4 |
Rick Porcello, Bost. Red Sox, 2016 |
22 |
11 |
Earl Wilson, Det. Tigers, 1967 |
22 |
14 |
Lefty Williams, Chi. White Sox, 1920 |
21 |
3 |
Max Scherzer, Det. Tigers, 2013 |
21 |
5 |
Blake Snell, T.B. Rays, 2018 |
21 |
6 |
Curt Schilling, Bost. Red Sox, 2004 |
21 |
7 |
Jamie Moyer, Sea. Mariners, 2003 |
21 |
7 |
CC Sabathia, N.Y. Yankees, 2010 |
21 |
8 |
Andy Pettitte, N.Y. Yankees, 1996 |
21 |
8 |
Andy Pettitte, N.Y. Yankees, 2003 |
21 |
8 |
Bartolo Colon, L.A. Angels, 2005 |
21 |
9 |
Dave Stewart, Oak. A’s, 1989 |
21 |
9 |
Esteban Loaiza, Chi. White Sox, 2003 |
20 |
9 |
Hugh Bedient, Bost. Red Sox, 1912 |
20 |
9 |
Bill Gullickson, Det. Tigers, 1991 |
20 |
9 |
Mike Mussina, N.Y. Yankees, 2008 |
20 |
12 |
Alex Kellner, Phila. A’s, 1949 |
20 |
12 |
Dave Boswell, Min. Twins, 1969 |
20 |
13 |
Luis Tiant, Bost. Red Sox, 1973 |
20 |
16 |
Bobo Newsom, St.L. Browns, 1938 |
20 |
3 |
Roger Clemens, N.Y. Yankees, 2001 |
20 |
4 |
Pedro Martinez, Bost. Red Sox, 2002 |
20 |
4 |
J.A. Happ, Tor. Blue Jays, 2016 |
20 |
6 |
Jamie Moyer, Sea. Mariners, 2001 |
20 |
7 |
David Cone, N.Y. Yankees, 1998 |
20 |
7 |
Josh Beckett, Bost. Red Sox, 2007 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Wins |
Losses |
|
24 |
12 |
Ron Bryant, S.F. Giants, 1973 |
23 |
12 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1912 |
21 |
10 |
Willie Sherdel, St.L. Cardinals, 1928 |
21 |
10 |
Jose Lima, Hous. Astros, 1999 |
21 |
12 |
Mordecai Brown, Chi. Cubs, 1911 |
20 |
7 |
Max Scherzer, Wash. Nationals, 2016 |
20 |
19 |
Pete Schneider, Cin. Reds, 1917 |
Pitchers Leading League in Wins, No Complete Game Shutouts
American League |
||
Wins |
Losses |
|
24 |
15 |
General Crowder, Wash. Senators, 1933 |
23 |
5 |
Barry Zito, Oak. A’s, 2002 |
22 |
4 |
Rick Porcello, Bost. Red Sox, 2016 |
22 |
6 |
Tex Hughson, Bost. Red Sox, 1942 |
22 |
11 |
Earl Wilson, Det. Tigers, 1967 |
21 |
3 |
Max Scherzer, Det. Tigers, 2013 |
21 |
5 |
Blake Snell, T.B. Rays, 2018 |
21 |
6 |
Curt Schilling, Bost. Red Sox, 2004 |
21 |
7 |
CC Sabathia, N.Y. Yankees, 2010 |
21 |
8 |
Andy Pettitte, N.Y. Yankees, 1996 |
21 |
8 |
Bartolo Colon, L.A. Angels, 2005 |
20 |
7 |
David Cone, N.Y. Yankees, 1998 |
20 |
7 |
Josh Beckett, Bost. Red Sox, 2007 |
20 |
9 |
Bill Gullickson, Det. Tigers, 1991 |
19 |
6 |
Johan Santana, Min. Twins, 2006 |
18 |
6 |
Carlos Carrasco, Cle. Indians, 2017 |
18 |
9 |
Jered Weaver, L.A. Angels, 2014 |
18 |
10 |
Bob Lemon, Cle. Indians, 1955 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Wins |
Losses |
|
24 |
12 |
Ron Bryant, S.F. Giants, 1973 |
20 |
7 |
Max Scherzer, Wash. Nationals, 2016 |
19 |
6 |
Jake Peavy, S.D. Padres, 2007 |
19 |
8 |
Adam Wainwright, St.L. Cardinals, 2009 |
18 |
4 |
Clayton Kershaw, L.A. Dodgers, 2017 |
16 |
7 |
Carlos Zambrano, Chi. Cubs, 2006 |
16 |
8 |
Derek Lowe, L.A. Dodgers, 2006 |
16 |
9 |
Brad Penny, L.A. Dodgers, 2006 |
Most Shutouts by a Rookie
American League |
||
8 |
Russ Ford, 1910 N.Y. Yankees |
|
Reb Russell, 1913 Chi. White Sox |
||
7 |
Harry Krause, 1909 Phila. A’s |
|
6 |
Fred Glade, 1904 St.L. Browns |
|
Gene Bearden, 1948 Cle. Indians |
||
National League |
||
8 |
Fernando Valenzuela, 1981 L.A. Dodgers |
|
7 |
Irv Young, 1905 Bost. Beaneaters |
|
George McQuillan, 1908 Phila. Phillies |
||
Pete Alexander, 1911 Phila. Phillies |
||
Jerry Koosman, 1968 N.Y. Mets |
||
6 |
Harvey Haddix, 1953 St.L. Cardinals |
|
Ewell Blackwell, 1946 Cin. Reds |
||
Most Career Starts, No Shutouts
Starts |
Overall Record |
|
256 |
Mike Pelfrey (2006–17) |
68–103 |
241 |
Jorge De La Rosa* (2004–) |
104–87 |
221 |
Chris Young (2004–12, 2014–17) |
79–67 |
203 |
Jason Bere (1993–2003) |
71–65 |
201 |
Adam Eaton (2000–09) |
71–68 |
189 |
Marco Estrada* (2008–) |
55–52 |
188 |
Bud Norris* (2009–) |
64–84 |
187 |
Nate Robertson (2002–10) |
57–77 |
170 |
Wei-Yin Chen* (2012–) |
59–50 |
167 |
Tony Armas (1999–2008) |
53–65 |
167 |
Shaun Marcum (2005–08, 2010–13, 2015) |
61–48 |
160 |
Josh Johnson (2005–13) |
58–45 |
159 |
Kyle Gibson* (2013–) |
54–61 |
158 |
Danny Duffy* (2011–) |
53–55 |
158 |
Jake Odorizzi* (2012–) |
47–48 |
153 |
Paul Wilson (1996–2005) |
40–58 |
150 |
Trevor Bauer* (2012–) |
59–47 |
*Still active. |
||
Most Career Shutouts, Never Led League
Starts |
Overall Record |
||
50 |
Rube Waddell (1897, 1899–1910) |
191–145 |
|
49 |
Ferguson Jenkins (1965–83) |
284–226 |
|
46 |
Doc White (1901–13) |
190–157 |
|
45 |
Phil Niekro (1964–87) |
318–274 |
|
42 |
Catfish Hunter (1965–79) |
224–166 |
|
41 |
Chief Bender (1903–17, 1925) |
210–127 |
|
40 |
Mickey Welch (1880–92) |
311–207 |
|
40 |
Ed Reulbach (1905–17) |
181–105 |
|
40 |
Claude Osteen (1957, 1959–75) |
196–195 |
|
40 |
Mel Stottlemyre (1964–74) |
164–139 |
Pitchers with Shutouts in First Two Major League Starts
American League |
||
Season Record |
Shutouts |
|
Joe Doyle, N.Y. Highlanders, 1906 |
2–2 |
2 |
Johnny Marcum, Phila. A’s, 1933 |
3–2 |
2 |
Hal White, Det. Tigers, 1941 |
12–12 |
4 |
Dave Ferriss, Bost. Red Sox, 1945 |
21–10 |
5 |
Tom Phoebus, Balt. Orioles, 1966 |
2–1 |
2 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Season Record |
Shutouts |
|
Al Worthington, N.Y. Giants, 1953 |
4–8 |
2 |
Karl Spooner, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1954 |
2–0 |
2 |
Most Hits Allowed by Pitcher Throwing Shutout
American League |
|
15 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, July 3, 1913 |
14 |
Ernie Koob, St.L. Browns, July 14, 1916 |
Milt Gaston, Wash. Senators, July 10, 1928 |
|
13 |
Mudcat Grant, Min. Twins, July 15, 1964 |
12 |
Bob Shawkey, N.Y. Yankees, June 13, 1920 |
Duster Mails, Cle. Indians, July 10, 1926 |
|
Stan Bahnsen, Chi. White Sox, June 21, 1973 |
|
National League (Post-1900) |
|
14 |
Larry Cheney, Chi. Cubs, Sept. 14, 1913 |
13 |
Dizzy Dean, St.L. Cardinals, Apr. 20, 1937 |
Bill Lee, Chi. Cubs, Sept. 17, 1938 |
|
12 |
Pol Perritt, N.Y. Giants, Sept. 14, 1917 |
Rube Benton, N.Y. Giants, Aug. 28, 1920 |
|
Leon Cadore, Bklyn. Dodgers, Sept. 4, 1920 |
|
George Smith, Phila. Phillies, Aug. 12, 1921 |
|
Hal Schumacher, N.Y. Giants, July 19, 1934 |
|
Tom Zachary, Bklyn. Dodgers, May 16, 1935 |
|
Fritz Ostermueller, Pitt. Pirates, May 17, 1947 |
|
Lew Burdette, Milw. Braves, May 26, 1959 |
|
Bob Friend, Pitt. Pirates, Sept. 24, 1959 |
|
Rick Reuschel, Chi. Cubs, June 20, 1974 |
|
Dennis Martinez, Mont. Expos, June 2, 1998 |
|
Players with Highest Percentage of Shutouts to Games Started, Career
Losses
Most Losses by Decade
Pre-1900 |
|
310 |
Pud Galvin |
225 |
Gus Weyhing |
225 |
Tim Keefe |
220 |
Tony Mullane |
214 |
Jim McCormick |
210 |
Mickey Welch |
204 |
Jim Whitney |
194 |
Adonis Terry |
194 |
Old Hoss Radbourn |
178 |
John Clarkson |
1900–09 |
|
172 |
Vic Willis |
163 |
Jack Powell |
146 |
Cy Young |
143 |
Al Orth |
141 |
Bill Dinneen |
139 |
Rube Waddell |
138 |
Harry Howell |
135 |
Long Tom Hughes |
134 |
Chick Fraser |
134 |
George Mullin |
1910–19 |
|
143 |
Walter Johnson |
124 |
Bob Groom |
122 |
Bob Harmon |
120 |
Eddie Cicotte |
117 |
Red Ames |
114 |
Slim Sallee |
110 |
Hippo Vaughn |
104 |
Claude Hendrix |
104 |
Ray Caldwell |
103 |
Rube Marquard |
103 |
Pet Ragan |
1920–29 |
|
146 |
Dolf Luque |
142 |
Eppa Rixey |
137 |
Howard Ehmke |
135 |
Slim Harriss |
130 |
Burleigh Grimes |
128 |
Jimmy Ring |
124 |
George Uhle |
122 |
Tom Zachary |
119 |
Jesse Haines |
118 |
Sad Sam Jones |
1930–39 |
|
137 |
Paul Derringer |
134 |
Larry French |
123 |
Mel Harder |
119 |
Bump Hadley |
115 |
Wes Ferrell |
115 |
Ted Lyons |
112 |
Ed Brandt |
111 |
Danny MacFayden |
107 |
Earl Whitehill |
106 |
Willis Hudlin |
1940–49 |
|
123 |
Dutch Leonard |
120 |
Bobo Newsom |
119 |
Dizzy Trout |
118 |
Hal Newhouser |
100 |
Sid Hudson |
92 |
Johnny Vander Meer |
92 |
Early Wynn |
90 |
Bucky Walters |
89 |
Ken Raffensberger |
88 |
Jim Tobin |
1950–59 |
|
149 |
Robin Roberts |
131 |
Warren Spahn |
127 |
Bob Friend |
124 |
Murry Dickson |
123 |
Bob Rush |
121 |
Billy Pierce |
119 |
Early Wynn |
117 |
Ned Garver |
113 |
Chuck Stobbs |
100 |
Alex Kellner |
1960–69 |
|
133 |
Jack Fisher |
132 |
Dick Ellsworth |
132 |
Larry Jackson |
126 |
Don Drysdale |
121 |
Claude Osteen |
119 |
Jim Kaat |
118 |
Jim Bunning |
111 |
Don Cardwell |
105 |
Bob Gibson |
105 |
Ken Johnson |
1970–79 |
|
151 |
Phil Niekro |
146 |
Nolan Ryan |
133 |
Gaylord Perry |
130 |
Ferguson Jenkins |
128 |
Bert Blyleven |
127 |
Jerry Koosman |
126 |
Steve Carlton |
123 |
Wilbur Wood |
117 |
Mickey Lolich |
117 |
Rick Wise |
1980–89 |
|
126 |
Jim Clancy |
122 |
Frank Tanana |
119 |
Jack Morris |
118 |
Bob Knepper |
114 |
Charlie Hough |
109 |
Floyd Bannister |
109 |
Rich Dotson |
109 |
Dave Steib |
107 |
Mike Moore |
104 |
Nolan Ryan |
1990–99 |
|
116 |
Andy Benes |
115 |
Tim Belcher |
113 |
Bobby Witt |
112 |
Jaime Navarro |
110 |
Tom Candiotti |
108 |
Scott Erickson |
108 |
Chuck Finley |
101 |
John Burkett |
101 |
Mike Morgan |
100 |
Terry Mulholland |
2000–09 |
|
124 |
Livan Hernandez |
116 |
Javier Vasquez |
110 |
Jeff Suppan |
106 |
Jeff Weaver |
106 |
Barry Zito |
103 |
Kevin Millwood |
102 |
Jon Garland |
101 |
Greg Maddux |
101 |
Jarrod Washburn |
99 |
Derek Lowe |
2010–18 |
|
103 |
James Shields |
97 |
Ian Kennedy |
97 |
Rick Porcello |
91 |
Jason Hammel |
90 |
R.A. Dickey |
89 |
Francisco Liriano |
89 |
Ubaldo Jimenez |
89 |
Jeff Samardzija |
88 |
Ricky Nolasco |
88 |
Doug Fister |
Evolution of Pitchers’ Losses Record
American League |
||
1901 |
Pete Dowling, Milw. Brewers−Cle. Blues |
25 |
1904 |
Happy Townsend, Wash. Senators |
25 |
National League (Pre-1900) |
||
1876 |
Jim Devlin, Lou. Colonels |
35 |
1879 |
George Bradley, Troy Trojans |
40 |
Jim McCormick, Cle. Spiders |
40 |
|
1880 |
Will White, Cin. Reds |
42 |
1883 |
John Coleman, Phila. Quakers |
48 |
National League (Post-1899) |
||
1900 |
Bill Carrick, N.Y. Giants |
22 |
1901 |
Dummy Taylor, N.Y. Giants |
27 |
1905 |
Vic Willis, Bost. Beaneaters |
29 |
Pitchers with Seven or More Consecutive Losing Seasons
Seasons |
|
10 |
Bill Bailey, St.L. Browns (AL), 1908–12; Balt. (FL), 1913; Balt.–Chi. (FL), 1914; Det. Tigers (AL), 1918; and St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1921–22 |
10 |
Ron Kline, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1952, 1955–59; St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1960; L.A. Angels−Det. Tigers (AL), 1961; Det. Tigers (AL), 1962; and Wash. Senators II (AL), 1963 |
9 |
Milt Gaston, St.L. Browns (AL), 1926–27; Wash. Senators (AL), 1928; Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1929–31; and Chi. White Sox (AL), 1932–34 |
8 |
Bill Hart, Phila. A’s (AA), 1886–87; Bklyn. Trolley Dodgers (NL), 1892; Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1895; St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1896–97; Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1898; and Cle. Blues (AL), 1901 |
8 |
Charlie Robertson, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1919 and 1922–25; St.L. Browns (AL), 1926; and Bost. Braves (NL), 1927–28 |
8 |
Jamey Wright, Milw. Brewers (NL), 2000–02; St.L. Cardinals (NL), 2002; K.C. Royals (AL), 2003; Colo. Rockies(NL), 2004–05; S.F. Giants (NL), 2006; Tex. Rangers (AL), 2007 |
8 |
Jack Fisher, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1961–62; S.F. Giants (NL), 1963; N.Y. Mets (NL), 1964–67; and Chi. White Sox (AL), 1968 |
8 |
Ken Raffensberger, Cin. Reds (NL), 1940–41; Phila. Phillies (NL), 1943–46; Phila. Phillies−Cin. Reds (NL), 1947; and Cin. Reds (NL), 1948 |
8 |
Pete Broberg, Wash. Senators II (AL), 1971; Tex. Rangers (AL), 1972–74; Milw. Brewers (AL), 1975–76; Chi. Cubs (NL), 1977; and Oak. A’s (AL), 1978 |
8 |
Socks Seibold, Phila. A’s (AL), 1916–17 and 1919; and Bost. Braves (NL), 1929–33 |
7 |
Bert Cunningham, Bklyn. Bridegrooms (AA), 1887; Balt. Orioles (AA), 1888–89; Phila. Quakers−Buffalo Bisons (PL), 1890; Balt. Orioles (AA), 1891; and Lou. Colonels (NL), 1895–96 |
7 |
Bill Dietrich, Phila. A’s (AL), 1933–35; Phila. A’s−Wash. Senators−Chi. White Sox (AL), 1936; and Chi. White Sox (AL), 1937–39 |
7 |
Bob Weiland, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1929–31; Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1932–33; Bost. Red Sox−Cle. Indians (AL), 1934; and St.L. Browns (AL), 1935 |
7 |
Boom Boom Beck, St.L. Browns (AL), 1928; Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1933–34; and Phila. Phillies (NL), 1939–42 |
7 |
Buck Ross, Phila. A’s (AL), 1936–40; Phila. A’s−Chi. White Sox (AL), 1941; and Chi. White Sox (AL), 1942 |
7 |
Carlton Willey, Milw. Braves (NL), 1959–62; and N.Y. Mets (NL), 1963–65 |
7 |
Dick Littlefield, Det. Tigers−St.L. Browns (AL), 1952; St.L. Browns (AL), 1953; Balt. Orioles (AL)–Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1954; Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1955; Pitt. Pirates−St.L. Cardinals−N.Y. Giants (NL), 1956; Chi. Cubs (NL), 1957; and Milw. Braves (NL), 1958 |
7 |
Eric Rasmussen, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1976–77; St.L. Cardinals−S.D. Padres (NL), 1978; S.D. Padres (NL), 1979–80; St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1982; and St.L. Cardinals (NL)–K.C. Royals (AL), 1983 |
7 |
Herm Wehmeier, Cin. Reds (NL), 1949–53; Cin. Reds−Phila. Phillies (NL), 1954; and Phila. Phillies (NL), 1955 |
7 |
Howie Judson, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1948–52; and Cin. Reds (NL), 1953–54 |
7 |
Jack Russell, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1926–31; and Bost. Red Sox−Cle. Indians (AL), 1932 |
7 |
Jeff Francis, Colo. Rockies (NL), 2008, 2010; K.C. Royals (AL), 2011; Colo. Rockies (NL), 2012–13; Cin. Reds (NL)–Oak. A’s–N.Y. Yankees (AL), 2014; and Tor. Blue Jays (AL), 2015 |
7 |
Jesse Jefferson, Balt. Orioles−Chi. White Sox (AL), 1975; Chi. White Sox (AL), 1976; Tor. Blue Jays (AL), 1977–79; Tor. Blue Jays (AL)–Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1980; and Cal. Angels (AL), 1981 |
7 |
Kevin Gregg, L.A. Angels (AL), 2005–06; Fla. Marlins (NL), 2007–08; Chi. Cubs (NL), 2009; Tor. Blue Jays (AL), 2010; and Balt. Orioles (AL), 2011 |
7 |
Kip Wells, Chi. White Sox, AL, 1999–2001; Pitt. Pirates (NL), 2002–05; Pitt. Pirates (NL)–Tex Rangers (AL), 2006; St.L. Cardinals (NL), 2007, Colo. Rockies–K.C. Royals (AL), 2008; Wash. Nationals–Cin. Reds, 2009; and S.D. Padres, 2012 |
7 |
Roberto Hernandez, Cle. Indians (AL), 2009–12; T.B. Rays (AL), 2013; Phila. Phillies–L.A. Dodgers (NL), 2014; and Hous. Astros (AL), 2015 |
7 |
Skip Lockwood, Sea. Pilots (AL), 1969; Milw. Brewers (AL), 1970–73; Cal. Angels (AL), 1974; and N.Y. Mets (NL), 1975 |
7 |
Tim Redding, Hous. Astros (2002–04); S.D. Padres–N.Y. Yankees (2005); Wash. Nationals (2007–08); and N.Y. Mets (2009) |
Pitchers with 150 Wins with More Losses Than Wins, Career
Career Record |
Winning Percentage |
|
Jack Powell (1897–1912) |
245–254 |
.491 |
Bobo Newsom (1929–30, 1932, 1934–48, 1952–53) |
211–222 |
.487 |
Bob Friend (1951–66) |
197–230 |
.461 |
Jim Whitney (1881–90) |
191–204 |
.484 |
Tom Zachary (1918–36) |
186–191 |
.493 |
Chick Fraser (1896–1909) |
175–212 |
.452 |
Murry Dickson (1939–40, 1942–43, 1946–59) |
172–181 |
.487 |
Danny Darwin (1978–98) |
171–182 |
.484 |
Bill Dinneen (1898–1909) |
170–177 |
.490 |
Pink Hawley (1892–1901) |
167–179 |
.483 |
Red Donahue (1893, 1895–1906) |
164–175 |
.484 |
Mike Moore (1982–95) |
161–176 |
.478 |
Bump Hadley (1926–41) |
161–165 |
.494 |
Ted Breitenstein (1891–1901) |
160–170 |
.485 |
Mark Baldwin (1887–93) |
154–165 |
.483 |
Rudy May (1965–83) |
152–156 |
.494 |
Tom Candiotti (1983–99) |
151–164 |
.479 |
Jim Slaton (1971–86) |
151–158 |
.489 |
Pitchers on Winning Teams, Leading League in Losses, Season
American League |
||
Pitcher |
Wins−Losses |
Team Wins−Losses |
Bill Dinneen, Bost. Americans, 1902 |
21–21 |
77–60 |
Herman Pillette, Det. Tigers, 1923 |
14–19 (Tie) |
83–71 |
Hal Newhouser, Det. Tigers, 1947 |
17–17 |
85–69 |
Brian Kingman, Oak. A’s, 1980 |
8–20 |
83–79 |
Bert Blyleven, Min. Twins, 1988 |
10–17 |
91–71 |
Corey Kluber, Cle. Indians, 2015 |
9–16 |
81–80 |
Rick Porcello, Bost. Red Sox, 2017 |
11–17 |
93–69 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Pitcher |
Wins−Losses |
Team Wins−Losses |
Dick Rudolph, Bost. Braves, 1915 |
22–19 (Tie) |
83–69 |
Dolf Luque, Cin. Reds, 1922 |
13–23 |
86–68 |
Wilbur Cooper, Pitt. Pirates, 1923 |
17–19 |
87–67 |
Charlie Root, Chi. Cubs, 1926 |
18–17 (Tie) |
82–72 |
Rip Sewell, Pitt. Pirates, 1941 |
14–17 |
81–73 |
Ron Kline, Pitt. Pirates, 1958 |
13–16 |
84–70 |
Bob Friend, Pitt. Pirates, 1959 |
8–19 |
78–76 |
Phil Niekro, Atl. Braves, 1980 |
15–18 |
81–80 |
Ken Hill, St.L. Cardinals, 1989 |
7–15 |
86–76 |
Doug Drabek, Hous. Astros, 1993 |
9–18 |
85–7 |
Livan Hernandez, S.F. Giants, 2002 |
12–16 |
95–66 |
Jason Marquis, St.L. Cardinals, 2006 |
14–16 |
83–78 |
Derek Lowe, Atl. Braves, 2011 |
9–17 |
89–73 |
Tim Lincecum, S.F. Giants, 2012 |
10–15 |
94–68 |
Pitchers Winning 20 Games in Rookie Year, Losing 20 in Second Year
Roscoe Miller, Det. Tigers (AL), 1901 (23–13), 1902 (7–20)
Alex Kellner, Phila. A’s (AL), 1949 (20–12), 1950 (8–20)
300-Game Winners with Fewer Than 200 Losses
Earned Run Average
Best ERA by Decade (Min. 1000 Innings)
Pre-1900 |
|
1.89 |
Jim Devlin |
2.10 |
Monte Ward |
2.25 |
Tommy Bond |
2.28 |
Will White |
2.36 |
Larry Corcoran |
2.43 |
Terry Larkin |
2.43 |
Jim McCormick |
2.50 |
George Bradley |
2.62 |
Tim Keefe |
2.67 |
Charlie Ferguson |
1900–09 |
|
1.63 |
Mordecai Brown |
1.68 |
Ed Walsh |
1.72 |
Ed Reulbach |
1.87 |
Addie Joss |
1.98 |
Christy Mathewson |
2.11 |
Rube Waddell |
2.12 |
Cy Young |
2.13 |
Orval Overall |
2.19 |
Frank Smith |
2.20 |
Lefty Leifield |
2.20 |
Doc White |
1910–19 |
|
1.59 |
Walter Johnson |
1.97 |
Smoky Joe Wood |
1.98 |
Ed Walsh |
2.09 |
Pete Alexander |
2.15 |
Carl Mays |
2.19 |
Babe Ruth |
2.20 |
Jeff Pfeffer |
2.22 |
Dutch Leonard |
2.25 |
Eddie Plank |
2.28 |
Fred Toney |
1920–29 |
|
3.04 |
Pete Alexander |
3.09 |
Lefty Grove |
3.09 |
Dolf Luque |
3.10 |
Dazzy Vance |
3.20 |
Stan Coveleski |
3.24 |
Eppa Rixey |
3.24 |
Tommy Thomas |
3.33 |
Urban Shocker |
3.33 |
Walter Johnson |
3.34 |
Red Faber |
3.36 |
Wilbur Cooper |
1930–39 |
|
2.71 |
Carl Hubbell |
2.91 |
Lefty Grove |
2.96 |
Dizzy Dean |
3.21 |
Bill Lee |
3.23 |
Lon Warneke |
3.24 |
Lefty Gomez |
3.38 |
Hal Schumacher |
3.42 |
Larry French |
3.42 |
Van Lingle Mungo |
3.50 |
Curt Davis |
3.50 |
Paul Derringer |
3.50 |
Charlie Root |
1940–49 |
|
2.67 |
Spud Chandler |
2.68 |
Max Lanier |
2.74 |
Harry Brecheen |
2.84 |
Hal Newhouser |
2.90 |
Bob Feller |
2.93 |
Mort Cooper |
2.94 |
Tex Hughson |
2.94 |
Claude Passeau |
2.97 |
Bucky Walters |
2.99 |
Howie Pollet |
1950–59 |
|
2.66 |
Whitey Ford |
2.79 |
Hoyt Wilhelm |
2.92 |
Warren Spahn |
3.06 |
Billy Pierce |
3.07 |
Allie Reynolds |
3.12 |
Eddie Lopat |
3.14 |
Bob Buhl |
3.18 |
Johnny Antonelli |
3.19 |
Sal Maglie |
3.28 |
Early Wynn |
1960–69 |
|
2.16 |
Hoyt Wilhelm |
2.36 |
Sandy Koufax |
2.57 |
Juan Marichal |
2.74 |
Bob Gibson |
2.76 |
Mike Cuellar |
2.77 |
Dean Chance |
2.81 |
Tommy John |
2.83 |
Don Drysdale |
2.83 |
Whitey Ford |
2.83 |
Joe Horlen |
2.83 |
Bob Veale |
1970–79 |
|
2.58 |
Jim Palmer |
2.61 |
Tom Seaver |
2.88 |
Bert Blyleven |
2.89 |
Rollie Fingers |
2.92 |
Gaylord Perry |
2.93 |
Andy Messersmith |
2.93 |
Frank Tanana |
2.97 |
Jon Matlack |
2.98 |
Mike Marshall |
3.01 |
Don Wilson |
1980–89 |
|
2.64 |
Dwight Gooden |
2.69 |
Orel Hershiser |
3.06 |
Roger Clemens |
3.08 |
Dave Righetti |
3.13 |
Dave Dravecky |
3.13 |
John Tudor |
3.14 |
Nolan Ryan |
3.19 |
Fernando Valenzuela |
3.21 |
Bob Welch |
3.22 |
Sid Fernandez |
1990–99 |
|
2.54 |
Greg Maddux |
2.74 |
Jose Rijo |
2.83 |
Pedro Martinez |
3.02 |
Roger Clemens |
3.14 |
Randy Johnson |
3.21 |
David Cone |
3.21 |
Tom Glavine |
3.25 |
Kevin Brown |
3.31 |
Curt Schilling |
3.32 |
John Smoltz |
2000–09 |
|
3.01 |
Pedro Martinez |
3.12 |
Johan Santana |
3.23 |
Roy Oswalt |
3.26 |
Jake Peavy |
3.27 |
Brandon Webb |
3.28 |
John Smoltz |
3.34 |
Roger Clemens |
3.34 |
Randy Johnson |
3.40 |
Roy Halladay |
3.50 |
Tim Hudson |
2010–18 |
|
2.67 |
Jacob deGrom |
2.89 |
Chris Sale |
2.95 |
Cliff Lee |
3.03 |
Johnny Cueto |
3.04 |
Madison Bumgarner |
3.07 |
Kyle Hendricks |
3.09 |
Corey Kluber |
3.14 |
Max Scherzer |
3.14 |
Stephen Strasburg |
3.16 |
Justin Verlander |
Teammates Finishing One-Two in ERA, Season
Pitchers with 3000 Innings Pitched and an ERA Lower Than 3.00 (Post–1900)
Innings |
ERA |
|
Mordecai Brown (1903–16) |
3172 |
2.06 |
Christy Mathewson (1901–16) |
4755 |
2.11 |
Cy Young (1901–11) |
3312 |
2.12 |
Walter Johnson (1907–27) |
5914 |
2.17 |
Eddie Plank (1905–17) |
4496 |
2.35 |
Eddie Cicotte (1905–20) |
3226 |
2.38 |
Doc White (1901–13) |
3041 |
2.39 |
Chief Bender (1903–25) |
3017 |
2.46 |
Vic Willis (1901–10) |
3106 |
2.50 |
Pete Alexander (1911–30) |
5190 |
2.56 |
Red Ames (1905–19) |
3069 |
2.65 |
Whitey Ford (1950, 1953–67) |
3170 |
2.75 |
Jack Powell (1901–12) |
3161 |
2.75 |
George Mullin (1902–13) |
3687 |
2.82 |
Jim Palmer (1965–84) |
3948 |
2.86 |
Tom Seaver (1967–86) |
4782 |
2.86 |
Juan Marichal (1960–75) |
3507 |
2.89 |
Stanley Coveleski (1912, 1916–28) |
3082 |
2.89 |
Wilbur Cooper (1912–26) |
3480 |
2.89 |
Bob Gibson (1959–75) |
3884 |
2.91 |
Carl Mays (1915–29) |
3020 |
2.92 |
Don Drysdale (1956–69) |
3432 |
2.95 |
Carl Hubbell (1928–43) |
3589 |
2.97 |
Pitchers Leading League in ERA After Their 40th Birthday
Age |
ERA |
|
Ted Lyons, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1942 |
42 |
2.10 |
Spud Chandler, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1947 |
40 |
2.46 |
Nolan Ryan, Hous. Astros (NL), 1987 |
40 |
2.76 |
ERA Under 2.00, Season (Since 1920, Min. 162 IP)
American League |
|
1.60 |
Luis Tiant, Cle. Indians, 1968 |
1.64 |
Spud Chandler, N.Y. Yankees, 1943 |
1.65 |
Dean Chance, L.A. Angels, 1964 |
1.74 |
Ron Guidry, N.Y. Yankees, 1978 |
1.74 |
Pedro Martinez, Bost. Red Sox, 2000 |
1.81 |
Sam McDowell, Cle. Indians, 1968 |
1.81 |
Hal Newhouser, Det. Tigers, 1945 |
1.82 |
Vida Blue, Oak. A’s, 1971 |
1.88 |
Joe Horlen, Chi. White Sox, 1964 |
1.89 |
Blake Snell, T.B. Rays, 2018 |
1.91 |
Luis Tiant, Bost. Red Sox, 1972 |
1.91 |
Wilbur Wood, Chi. White Sox, 1971 |
1.92 |
Gaylord Perry, Cle. Indians, 1972 |
1.93 |
Roger Clemens, Bost. Red Sox, 1990 |
1.94 |
Hal Newhouser, Det. Tigers, 1946 |
1.95 |
Dave McNally, Balt. Orioles, 1968 |
1.96 |
Denny McLain, Det. Tigers, 1968 |
1.97 |
Billy Pierce, Chi. White Sox, 1955 |
1.98 |
Tommy John, Chi. White Sox, 1968 |
1.98 |
Gary Peters, Chi. White Sox, 1966 |
National League |
|
1.12 |
Bob Gibson, St.L. Cardinals, 1968 |
1.53 |
Dwight Gooden, N.Y. Mets, 1986 |
1.56 |
Greg Maddux, Atl. Braves, 1994 |
1.63 |
Greg Maddux, Atl. Braves, 1995 |
1.66 |
Carl Hubbell, N.Y. Giants, 1933 |
1.66 |
Zack Greinke, L.A. Dodgers, 2015 |
1.69 |
Nolan Ryan, Hous. Astros, 1981* |
1.70 |
Jacob deGrom, N.Y. Mets, 2018 |
1.73 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, 1966 |
1.74 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, 1964 |
1.76 |
Tom Seaver, N.Y. Mets, 1971 |
1.77 |
Clayton Kershaw, L.A. Dodgers, 2014 |
1.77 |
Jake Arietta, Chi. Cubs, 2015 |
1.78 |
Mort Cooper, St.L. Cardinals, 1942 |
1.83 |
Clayton Kershaw, L.A. Dodgers, 2013 |
1.87 |
Roger Clemens, Hous. Astros, 2005 |
1.87 |
Phil Niekro, Atl. Braves, 1967 |
1.88 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, 1963 |
1.89 |
Kevin Brown, Fla. Marlins, 1996 |
1.90 |
Pedro Martinez, Mont. Expos, 1997 |
1.90 |
Max Lanier, St.L. Cardinals, 1943 |
1.91 |
Pete Alexander, Chi. Cubs, 1920 |
1.93 |
John Tudor, St.L. Cardinals, 1985 |
1.93 |
Dolph Luque, Cin. Reds, 1923 |
1.97 |
Steve Carlton, Phil. Phillies, 1972 |
1.99 |
Gary Nolan, Cin. Reds, 1972 |
1.99 |
Bobby Bolin, S.F. Giants, 1968 |
*Strike-shortened season. |
|
Pitchers with Losing Record, Leading League in ERA
American League |
||
ERA |
Wins−Losses |
|
Ed Siever, Det. Tigers, 1902 |
1.91 |
8–11 |
Ed Walsh, Chi. White Sox, 1910 |
1.27 |
18–20 |
Stan Coveleski, Cle. Indians, 1923 |
2.76 |
13–14 |
Kevin Millwood, Cle. Indians, 2005 |
2.86 |
9–11 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
ERA |
Wins−Losses |
|
Rube Waddell, Pitt. Pirates, 1900 |
2.37 |
8–13 |
Dolf Luque, Cin. Reds, 1925 |
2.63 |
16–18 |
Dave Koslo, N.Y. Giants, 1949 |
2.50 |
11–14 |
Stu Miller, S.F. Giants, 1958 |
2.47 |
6–9 |
Nolan Ryan, Hous. Astros, 1987 |
2.76 |
8–16 |
Joe Magrane, St.L. Cardinals, 1988 |
2.18 |
5–9 |
20-Game Winners with 4.00 ERA, Season
American League |
||
ERA |
Wins−Losses |
|
Bobo Newsom, St.L. Browns, 1938 |
5.08 |
20–16 |
Vern Kennedy, Chi. White Sox, 1936 |
4.63 |
21–9 |
George Earnshaw, Phila. A’s, 1930 |
4.44 |
22–13 |
Rick Helling, Tex. Rangers, 1998 |
4.41 |
20–7 |
Lefty Gomez, N.Y. Yankees, 1932 |
4.21 |
24–7 |
Wes Ferrell, Bost. Red Sox, 1936 |
4.19 |
20–15 |
Tim Hudson, Oak. A’s, 2000 |
4.14 |
20–6 |
David Wells, Tor. Blue Jays, 2000 |
4.11 |
20–8 |
Monte Weaver, Wash. Senators, 1932 |
4.08 |
22–10 |
George Uhle, Cle. Indians, 1922 |
4.07 |
22–16 |
Billy Hoeft, Det. Tigers, 1956 |
4.06 |
20–14 |
Jack Morris, Tor. Blue Jays, 1992 |
4.04 |
21–6 |
Andy Pettitte, N.Y. Yankees, 2003 |
4.02 |
21–8 |
Vic Raschi, N.Y. Yankees, 1950 |
4.00 |
21–8 |
National League (Post-1899) |
||
ERA |
Wins−Losses |
|
Ray Kremer, Pitt. Pirates, 1930 |
5.02 |
20–12 |
Jim Merritt, Cin. Reds, 1970 |
4.08 |
20–12 |
Lew Burdette, Milw. Braves, 1959 |
4.07 |
21–15 |
Murry Dickson, Pitt. Pirates, 1951 |
4.02 |
20–16 |
20-Game Losers with ERA Below 2.00
American League |
||
ERA |
Wins−Losses |
|
Ed Walsh, Chi. White Sox, 1910 |
1.27 |
18–20 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1916 |
1.90 |
25–20 |
Jim Scott, Chi. White Sox, 1913 |
1.90 |
20–20 |
Harry Howell, St.L. Browns, 1905 |
1.98 |
15–22 |
National League |
||
ERA |
Wins−Losses |
|
Kaiser Wilhelm, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1908 |
1.87 |
16–22 |
ERA Leaders with Fewer Than 10 Wins
American League |
||
Wins |
ERA |
|
6 |
Steve Ontiveros, Oak. A’s, 1994* |
2.65 |
8 |
Ed Siever, Det. Tigers, 1902 |
1.91 |
9 |
Kevin Millwood, Cle. Indians, 2005 |
2.86 |
National League |
||
Wins |
ERA |
|
5 |
Joe Magrane, St.L. Cardinals, 1988 |
2.18 |
6 |
Stu Miller, S.F. Giants, 1958 |
2.47 |
8 |
Rube Waddell, Pitt. Pirates, 1900 |
2.37 |
Fred Anderson, N.Y. Giants, 1917 |
1.44 |
|
Nolan Ryan, Hous. Astros, 1987 |
2.76 |
|
9 |
Craig Swan, N.Y. Mets, 1978 |
2.43 |
*Strike-shortened season. |
||
Pitchers with Lowest ERA in Both Leagues
Roger Clemens |
1986 Bost. Red Sox (AL) |
2.48 |
1990 Bost. Red Sox (AL) |
1.93 |
|
1991 Bost. Red Sox (AL) |
2.62 |
|
1992 Bost. Red Sox (AL) |
2.41 |
|
1997 Tor. Blue Jays (AL) |
2.05 |
|
1998 Tor. Blue Jays (AL) |
2.65 |
|
2005 Hous. Astros (NL) |
1.87 |
|
Zack Greinke |
2009 K.C. Royals (AL) |
2.16 |
2015 L.A. Dodgers (NL) |
1.66 |
|
Randy Johnson |
1995 Sea. Mariners (AL) |
2.48 |
1999 Ariz. D’backs (NL) |
2.49 |
|
2001 Ariz. D’backs (NL) |
2.49 |
|
2002 Ariz. D’backs (NL) |
2.32 |
|
Pedro Martinez |
1997 Mont. Expos (NL) |
1.90 |
1999 Bost. Red Sox (AL) |
2.07 |
|
2000 Bost. Red Sox (AL) |
1.74 |
|
2002 Bost. Red Sox (AL) |
2.26 |
|
2003 Bost. Red Sox (AL) |
2.22 |
|
Johan Santana |
2004 Min. Twins (AL) |
2.61 |
2006 Min. Twins (AL) |
2.77 |
|
2008 N.Y. Mets (NL) |
2.53 |
|
Rube Waddell |
1900 Pitt. Pirates (NL) |
2.37 |
1905 Phila. A’s (AL) |
1.48 |
|
Hoyt Wilhelm |
1952 N.Y. Giants (NL) |
2.43 |
1959 Balt. Orioles (AL) |
2.19 |
|
Cy Young |
1892 Cle. Spiders (NL) |
1.93 |
1901 Bost. Red Sox (AL) |
1.62 |
ERA Leaders with 25 or More Wins, Season
American League |
||
ERA |
Wins |
|
Cy Young, Bost. Americans, 1901 |
1.62 |
33 |
Rube Waddell, Phila. A’s, 1905 |
1.48 |
26 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1912 |
1.39 |
32 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1913 |
1.14 |
36 |
Eddie Cicotte, Chi. White Sox, 1917 |
1.53 |
28 |
Red Faber, Chi. White Sox, 1921 |
2.48 |
25 |
Lefty Grove, Phila. A’s, 1930 |
2.54 |
28 |
Lefty Grove, Phila. A’s, 1931 |
2.06 |
31 |
Lefty Grove, Phila. A’s, 1932 |
2.84 |
25 |
Lefty Gomez, N.Y. Yankees, 1934 |
2.33 |
26 |
Bob Feller, Cle. Indians, 1940 |
2.61 |
27 |
Dizzy Trout, Det. Tigers, 1944 |
2.12 |
27 |
Hal Newhouser, Det. Tigers, 1945 |
1.81 |
25 |
Hal Newhouser, Det. Tigers, 1946 |
1.94 |
26 |
Mel Parnell, Bost. Red Sox, 1949 |
2.77 |
25 |
Catfish Hunter, Oak. A’s, 1974 |
2.49 |
25 |
Ron Guidry, N.Y. Yankees, 1978 |
1.74 |
25 |
National League (Post-1900) |
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ERA |
Wins |
|
Sam Leever, Pitt. Pirates, 1903 |
2.06 |
25 |
Joe McGinnity, N.Y. Giants, 1904 |
1.61 |
35 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1905 |
1.28 |
31 |
Mordecai Brown, Chi. Cubs, 1906 |
1.04 |
26 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1908 |
1.43 |
37 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1909 |
1.14 |
25 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1911 |
1.99 |
26 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1913 |
2.06 |
25 |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies, 1915 |
1.22 |
31 |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies, 1916 |
1.55 |
33 |
Pete Alexander, Chi. Cubs, 1920 |
1.91 |
27 |
Dolf Luque, Cin. Reds, 1923 |
1.93 |
27 |
Dazzy Vance, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1924 |
2.16 |
28 |
Carl Hubbell, N.Y. Giants, 1936 |
2.31 |
26 |
Bucky Walters, Cin. Reds, 1939 |
2.29 |
27 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, 1963 |
1.88 |
25 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, 1965 |
2.04 |
26 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, 1966 |
1.73 |
27 |
Steve Carlton, Phila. Phillies, 1972 |
1.97 |
27 |
ERAs of 300-Game Winners
ERA |
Wins |
|
Christy Mathewson (1900–16) |
2.13 |
373 |
Walter Johnson (1907–27) |
2.17 |
417 |
Eddie Plank (1901–17) |
2.35 |
326 |
Pete Alexander (1911–30) |
2.56 |
373 |
Cy Young (1890–1911) |
2.63 |
511 |
Tim Keefe (1880–93) |
2.63 |
342 |
Old Hoss Radbourn (1880–91) |
2.68 |
309 |
Mickey Welch (1880–92) |
2.71 |
307 |
John Clarkson (1882, 1884–94) |
2.81 |
328 |
Tom Seaver (1967–86) |
2.86 |
311 |
Pud Galvin (1879–92) |
2.87 |
365 |
Kid Nichols (1890–1901, 1904–06) |
2.96 |
361 |
Lefty Grove (1925–41) |
3.06 |
300 |
Warren Spahn (1942, 1946–65) |
3.09 |
363 |
Gaylord Perry (1962–83) |
3.11 |
314 |
Roger Clemens (1984–2007) |
3.12 |
354 |
Greg Maddux (1986–2008) |
3.16 |
355 |
Nolan Ryan (1966, 1968–93) |
3.19 |
324 |
Steve Carlton (1965–88) |
3.22 |
329 |
Don Sutton (1966–88) |
3.26 |
324 |
Randy Johnson (1988–2009) |
3.29 |
303 |
Phil Niekro (1967–87) |
3.35 |
318 |
Tom Glavine (1987–2008) |
3.54 |
305 |
Early Wynn (1939, 1941–44, 1946–63) |
3.54 |
300 |
Strikeouts
Evolution of Strikeout Record
American League |
||
1901 |
Cy Young, Bost. Americans |
158 |
1902 |
Rube Waddell, Phila. A’s |
210 |
1903 |
Rube Waddell, Phila. A’s |
302 |
1904 |
Rube Waddell, Phila. A’s |
349 |
1973 |
Nolan Ryan, Cal. Angels |
383 |
National League (Pre-1900) |
||
1876 |
Jim Devlin, Lou. Grays |
122 |
1877 |
Tommy Bond, Bost. Red Caps |
170 |
1878 |
Tommy Bond, Bost. Red Caps |
182 |
1879 |
Monte Ward, Pro. Grays |
239 |
1880 |
Larry Corcoran, Chi. White Stockings |
268 |
1883 |
Jim Whitney, Bost. Red Caps |
345 |
1884 |
Old Hoss Radbourn, Pro. Grays |
441 |
National League (Post-1899) |
||
1900 |
Noodles Hahn, Cin. Reds |
132 |
1901 |
Noodles Hahn, Cin. Reds |
239 |
1903 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants |
267 |
1961 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers |
269 |
1963 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers |
306 |
1965 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers |
382 |