Most Strikeouts by Decade
Pre-1900 |
|
2564 |
Tim Keefe |
1978 |
John Clarkson |
1944 |
Amos Rusie |
1850 |
Mickey Welch |
1830 |
Old Hoss Radbourn |
1803 |
Tony Mullane |
1799 |
Pud Galvin |
1704 |
Jim McCormick |
1700 |
Charlie Buffinton |
1650 |
Gus Weyhing |
1900–09 |
|
2251 |
Rube Waddell |
1799 |
Christy Mathewson |
1565 |
Cy Young |
1342 |
Eddie Plank |
1304 |
Vic Willis |
1293 |
Wild Bill Donovan |
1237 |
Jack Chesbro |
1209 |
Jack Powell |
1115 |
Long Tom Hughes |
1105 |
Doc White |
1910–19 |
|
2219 |
Walter Johnson |
1539 |
Pete Alexander |
1253 |
Hippo Vaughn |
1141 |
Rube Marquard |
1104 |
Eddie Cicotte |
1028 |
Bob Groom |
1020 |
Claude Hendrix |
938 |
Lefty Tyler |
926 |
Larry Cheney |
913 |
Willie Mitchell |
1920–29 |
|
1464 |
Dazzy Vance |
1018 |
Burleigh Grimes |
904 |
Dolf Luque |
895 |
Walter Johnson |
837 |
Lefty Grove |
824 |
Howard Ehmke |
808 |
George Uhle |
804 |
Red Faber |
788 |
Bob Shawkey |
753 |
Urban Shocker |
1930–39 |
|
1337 |
Lefty Gomez |
1313 |
Lefty Grove |
1281 |
Carl Hubbell |
1260 |
Red Ruffing |
1207 |
Tommy Bridges |
1144 |
Dizzy Dean |
1022 |
Van Lingle Mungo |
1018 |
Paul Derringer |
1006 |
Bump Hadley |
963 |
Bobo Newsom |
1940–49 |
|
1579 |
Hal Newhouser |
1396 |
Bob Feller |
1070 |
Bobo Newsom |
972 |
Johnny Vander Meer |
930 |
Dizzy Trout |
853 |
Kirby Higbe |
791 |
Allie Reynolds |
779 |
Dutch Leonard |
772 |
Mort Cooper |
760 |
Virgil Trucks |
1950–59 |
|
1544 |
Early Wynn |
1516 |
Robin Roberts |
1487 |
Billy Pierce |
1464 |
Warren Spahn |
1093 |
Harvey Haddix |
1072 |
Bob Rush |
1026 |
Johnny Antonelli |
1000 |
Mike Garcia |
994 |
Sam Jones |
983 |
Bob Turley |
1960–69 |
|
2071 |
Bob Gibson |
2019 |
Jim Bunning |
1910 |
Don Drysdale |
1910 |
Sandy Koufax |
1840 |
Juan Marichal |
1663 |
Sam McDowell |
1585 |
Jim Maloney |
1435 |
Jim Kaat |
1428 |
Bob Veale |
1391 |
Camilo Pascual |
1970–79 |
|
2678 |
Nolan Ryan |
2304 |
Tom Seaver |
2097 |
Steve Carlton |
2082 |
Bert Blyleven |
1907 |
Gaylord Perry |
1866 |
Phil Niekro |
1841 |
Ferguson Jenkins |
1767 |
Don Sutton |
1600 |
Vida Blue |
1587 |
Jerry Koosman |
1980–89 |
|
2167 |
Nolan Ryan |
1644 |
Fernando Valenzuela |
1629 |
Jack Morris |
1480 |
Bert Blyleven |
1457 |
Bob Welch |
1453 |
Steve Carlton |
1380 |
Dave Stieb |
1363 |
Charlie Hough |
1360 |
Mario Soto |
1356 |
Floyd Bannister |
1990–99 |
|
2538 |
Randy Johnson |
2101 |
Roger Clemens |
1928 |
David Cone |
1893 |
John Smoltz |
1784 |
Chuck Finley |
1764 |
Greg Maddux |
1655 |
Andy Benes |
1581 |
Kevin Brown |
1561 |
Curt Schilling |
1534 |
Pedro Martinez |
2000–09 |
|
2182 |
Randy Johnson |
2001 |
Javier Vazquez |
1733 |
Johan Santana |
1620 |
Pedro Martinez |
1590 |
CC Sabathia |
1545 |
Curt Schilling |
1501 |
Barry Zito |
1488 |
Mike Mussina |
1473 |
Roy Oswalt |
1441 |
Andy Pettitte |
2010–18 |
|
2209 |
Max Scherzer |
1990 |
Clayton Kershaw |
1960 |
Justin Verlander |
1789 |
Chris Sale |
1739 |
David Price |
1729 |
Cole Hamels |
1703 |
Jon Lester |
1685 |
Zack Greinke |
1657 |
Felix Hernandez |
1619 |
James Shields |
Members of Same Pitching Staff Finishing One-Two in Strikeouts, Season
Pitchers Leading League with 100 More Strikeouts Than Runner-Up
Pitchers with 3000 Strikeouts, Never Leading League
Don Sutton (1966–88) |
3574 |
Gaylord Perry (1962–83) |
3534 |
Greg Maddux (1986–2008) |
3371 |
Pitchers Striking Out 1000 Batters Before Their 24th Birthday
Number of Strikeouts on 24th Birthday |
Date of Birth |
|
Bob Feller (1936–41) |
1233 |
Nov. 3, 1918 |
Bert Blyleven (1970–74) |
1094 |
Apr. 6, 1951 |
Dwight Gooden (1984–88) |
1067 |
Nov. 16, 1964 |
Most Times Striking Out 10 or More Batters in a Game, Season
23 |
Nolan Ryan, Cal. Angels (AL), 1973 |
23 |
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs (NL), 1999 |
23 |
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs (NL), 2000 |
23 |
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs (NL), 23 |
21 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1965 |
20 |
Nolan Ryan, Cal. Angels (AL), 1977 |
20 |
Randy Johnson, Sea. Mariners (AL)–Hous. Astros (NL), 1998 |
19 |
Pedro Martinez, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1999 |
18 |
Nolan Ryan, Tex. Rangers (AL), 1989 |
18 |
Pedro Martinez, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1997 |
18 |
Chris Sale, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2017 |
18 |
Max Scherzer, Wash. Nationals (NL), 2018 |
Most Times Striking Out 10 or More Batters in a Game, Career
215 |
Nolan Ryan |
212 |
Randy Johnson |
110 |
Roger Clemens |
108 |
Pedro Martinez |
97 |
Sandy Koufax |
93 |
Curt Schilling |
84 |
Steve Carlton |
82 |
Max Scherzer |
74 |
Sam McDowell |
74 |
Bob Gibson |
70 |
Tom Seaver |
70 |
Rube Waddell |
Pitchers Averaging Most Strikeouts per Nine Innings, Season (Min. 165 IP)
Pitchers with Combined Total of 500 Strikeouts and Walks, Season
National League
[None]
Pitchers Striking Out the Side on Nine Pitches
American League
Rube Waddell, Phila. A’s, July 1, 1902 (3rd inning)
Sloppy Thurston, Chi. White Sox, Aug. 22, 1923 (12th inning)
Lefty Grove, Phila. A’s, Aug. 23, 1928 (2nd inning)
Lefty Grove, Phila. A’s, Sept. 27, 1928 (7th inning)
Billy Hoeft, Det. Tigers, Sept. 7, 1953 (7th inning, 2nd game)
Jim Bunning, Det. Tigers, Aug. 2, 1959 (9th inning)
Al Downing, N.Y. Yankees, Aug. 11, 1967 (2nd inning, 1st game)
Nolan Ryan, Cal. Angels, July 9, 1972 (2nd inning)
Ron Guidry, N.Y. Yankees, Aug. 7, 1984 (9th inning, 2nd game)
Jeff Montgomery, K.C. Royals, Apr. 29, 1990 (8th inning)
Stan Belinda, K.C. Royals, Aug. 6, 1994 (9th inning)
Roger Clemens, Tor. Blue Jays. Sept. 18, 1997 (1st inning)
Doug Jones, Milw. Brewers, Sept. 23, 1997 (9th inning)
Jimmy Key, Balt. Orioles, Apr. 14, 1998 (4th inning)
Mike Mussina, Balt. Orioles, May 9, 1998 (9th inning)
B.J. Ryan, Balt. Orioles, Sept. 5, 1999 (6th inning)
Pedro Martinez, Bost. Red Sox, May 18, 2002 (1st inning)
Rich Harden, Oak. A’s, June 8, 2008 (1st inning)
Felix Hernandez, Sea. Mariners, June 17, 2008 (4th inning)
A. J. Burnett, N. Y. Yankees, June 20, 2009 (3rd inning)
Rafael Soriano, T. B Rays, Aug. 23, 2010 (9th inning)
Clay Buchholz, Bost. Red Sox, Aug. 16, 2012 (6th inning)
Ivan Nova, N.Y. Yankees, May 29, 2013 (8th inning)
Steve Delabar, Tor. Blue Jays, July 30, 2013 (8th inning)
Brad Boxberger, T.B. Rays, May 8, 2014 (6th inning)
Justin Masterson, Cle. Indians, June 2, 2014 (4th inning)
Garrett Richards, L.A. Angels, June 4, 2014 (2nd inning)
Brandon McCarthy, N.Y. Yankees, Sept. 17, 2014 (7th inning)
Craig Kimbrel, Bost. Red Sox, May 11, 2017 (9th inning)
Carlos Carrasco, Cle. Indians, July 7, 2017 (5th inning)
Dellin Betances, N.Y. Yankees, Aug. 2, 2017 (8th inning)
Jose Alvarado, T.B. Rays, Aug. 4, 2017 (9th inning)
Rick Porcello, Bost. Red Sox, Aug. 9, 2017 (5th inning)
National League (Post-1900)
Pat Ragan, Bklyn. Dodgers, Oct. 5, 1914 (8th inning, 2nd game)
Hod Eller, Cin. Reds, Aug. 21, 1917 (9th inning)
Joe Oeschger, Bost. Braves, Sept. 8, 1921 (4th inning, 1st game)
Dazzy Vance, Bklyn. Dodgers, Sept. 14, 1924 (3rd inning)
Warren Spahn, Bost. Braves, July 2, 1949 (2nd inning)
Robin Roberts, Phila. Phillies, Aug. 17, 1956 (2nd inning)
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, June 30, 1962 (1st inning)
Tony Cloninger, Milw. Braves, June 15, 1963 (8th inning)
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, Apr. 18, 1964 (3rd inning)
Bob Bruce, Hous. Astros, Apr. 19, 1964 (8th inning)
Nolan Ryan, N.Y. Mets, Apr. 19, 1968 (3rd inning)
Bob Gibson, St.L. Cardinals, May 12, 1969 (7th inning)
Billy Wilson, Phila. Phillies, July 6, 1971 (6th inning)
John Strohmayer, Mont. Expos, July 10, 1971 (5th inning)
Milt Pappas, Chi. Cubs, Sept. 24, 1971 (4th inning)
Bruce Sutter, Chi. Cubs, Sept. 8, 1977 (9th inning)
Pedro Borbon, Cin. Reds, June 23, 1979 (9th inning)
Lynn McGlothen, Chi. Cubs, Aug. 25, 1979 (3rd inning)
Joey McLaughlin, At. Braves, Sept. 11, 1979 (7th inning)
Jeff Robinson, Pitt. Pirates, Sept. 7, 1987 (8th inning)
Rob Dibble, Cin. Reds, June 4, 1989 (8th inning)
Andy Ashby, Phila. Phillies, June 15, 1991 (4th inning)
David Cone, N.Y. Mets, Aug. 30, 1991 (5th inning)
Pete Harnisch, Hous. Astros, Sept. 6, 1991 (7th inning)
Trevor Wilson, S.F. Giants, June 7, 1992 (9th inning)
Mel Rojas, Mont. Expos, May 11, 1994 (9th inning)
Todd Worrell, L.A. Dodgers, Aug. 13, 1995 (9th inning)
Mike Magnante, Hous. Astros, Aug. 22, 1997 (9th inning)
Orel Hershiser, S.F. Giants, June 16, 1998 (4th inning)
Randy Johnson, Hous. Astros, Sept. 2, 1998 (6th inning)
Jesus Sanchez, Fla. Marlins, Sept. 13, 1998 (3rd inning)
Shane Reynolds, Hous. Astros, June 15, 1999 (1st inning)
Ugueth Urbina, Mont. Expos, Apr. 4, 2000 (9th inning)
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs, Aug. 23, 2001 (6th inning)
Jason Isringhausen, St.L. Cardinals, Apr. 13, 2002 (9th inning)
Byung-Hyun Kim, Ariz. D’backs, May 11, 2002 (8th inning)
Brian Lawrence, S.D. Padres, June 12, 2002 (3rd inning)
Brandon Backe, Hous. Astros, Apr. 15, 2004 (8th inning)
Ben Sheets, Milw. Brewers, June 13, 2004 (3rd inning)
LaTroy Hawkins, Chi. Cubs, Sept. 11, 2004 (9th inning)
Rick Helling, Milw. Brewers, June 20, 2006 (1st inning)
Buddy Carlyle, Atl. Braves, July 6, 2007 (4th inning)
Ross Ohlendorf, Pitt. Pirates, Sept. 5, 2009 (7th inning)
Jordan Zimmermann, Wash. Nationals, May 6, 2011 (2nd inning)
Juan Perez, Phila. Phillies, July 8, 2011 (10th inning)
Wade Miley, Ariz. D’backs, Oct. 1, 2012 (3rd inning)
Cole Hamels, Phila. Phillies, May 17, 2014 (3rd inning)
Rex Brothers, Colo. Rockies, June 14, 2014 (8th inning)
Carlos Contreras, Cin. Reds, July 11, 2014 (7th inning)
Mike Fiers, Milw. Brewers, May 7, 2015 (4th inning)
Santiago Casilla, S.F. Giants, May 17, 2015 (9th inning)
Juan Nicasio, Pitt. Pirates, July 4, 2016 (8th inning)
Drew Storen, Cin. Reds, Apr. 18, 2017 (9th inning)
Max Scherzer, Wash. Nationals, May 14, 2017 (5th inning)
Kenley Jansen, L.A. Dodgers, May 18, 2017 (9th inning)
Max Scherzer, Wash. Nationals, June 5, 2018 (6th inning)
German Marquez, Colo. Rockies, Aug. 8, 2018 (4th inning)
Zac Rosscup, L.A. Dodgers, Aug. 19, 2018 (9th inning)
Pitchers with 200 Strikeouts and Fewer Than 50 Walks, Season
American League |
||
Strikeouts |
Walks |
|
Cy Young, Bost. Americans, 1904 |
200 |
29 |
Cy Young, Bost. Americans, 1905 |
210 |
30 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1913 |
243 |
38 |
Jim Kaat, Min. Twins, 1967 |
211 |
42 |
Ferguson Jenkins, Tex. Rangers, 1974 |
225 |
45 |
Pedro Martinez, Bost. Red Sox, 1999 |
313 |
37 |
Pedro Martinez, Bost. Red Sox, 2000 |
284 |
32 |
Mike Mussina, Balt. Orioles, 2000 |
210 |
46 |
Mike Mussina, N.Y. Yankees, 2001 |
214 |
42 |
Pedro Martinez, Bost. Red Sox, 2002 |
239 |
40 |
Pedro Martinez, Bost. Red Sox, 2003 |
206 |
47 |
Roy Halladay, Tor. Blue Jays, 2003 |
204 |
32 |
Curt Schilling, Bost. Red Sox, 2004 |
203 |
35 |
Randy Johnson, N.Y. Yankees, 2005 |
211 |
47 |
Johan Santana, Min. Twins, 2005 |
238 |
45 |
Johan Santana, Min. Twins, 2006 |
245 |
47 |
CC Sabathia, Cle. Indians, 2007 |
209 |
37 |
Ervin Santana, L.A. Angels, 2008 |
214 |
47 |
Roy Halladay, Tor. Blue Jays, 2008 |
206 |
39 |
Roy Halladay, Tor. Blue Jays, 2009 |
208 |
35 |
Chris Sale, Chi. White Sox, 2013 |
226 |
46 |
Felix Hernandez, Sea. Mariners, 2013 |
216 |
46 |
David Price, T.B. Rays–Det. Tigers, 2014 |
271 |
38 |
Felix Hernandez, Sea. Mariners, 2014 |
248 |
46 |
Jon Lester, Bost. Red Sox–Oak. A’s, 2014 |
220 |
48 |
Chris Sale, Chi. White Sox, 2015 |
274 |
42 |
Corey Kluber, Cle. Indians, 2015 |
245 |
45 |
David Price, Det. Tigers–Tor. Blue Jays, 2015 |
225 |
47 |
Carlos Carrasco, Cle. Indians, 2015 |
216 |
43 |
Chris Sale, Chi. White Sox, 2016 |
533 |
45 |
Carlos Carrasco, Cle. Indians, 2017 |
226 |
46 |
Corey Kluber, Cle. Indians, 2017 |
265 |
36 |
Chris Sale, Bost. Red Sox, 2017 |
308 |
43 |
Carlos Carrasco, Cle. Indians, 2018 |
231 |
43 |
Corey Kluber, Cle. Indians, 2018 |
222 |
34 |
James Paxton, Sea. Mariners, 2018 |
208 |
42 |
Chris Sale, Bost. Red Sox, 2018 |
237 |
34 |
Luis Severino, N.Y. Yankees, 2018 |
220 |
46 |
Justin Verlander, Hous. Astros, 2018 |
290 |
37 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Strikeouts |
Walks |
|
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1908 |
259 |
42 |
Jim Bunning, Phila. Phillies, 1964 |
219 |
46 |
Juan Marichal, S.F. Giants, 1965 |
240 |
46 |
Juan Marichal, S.F. Giants, 1966 |
222 |
36 |
Gaylord Perry, S.F. Giants, 1966 |
201 |
40 |
Juan Marichal, S.F. Giants, 1968 |
218 |
46 |
Tom Seaver, N.Y. Mets, 1968 |
205 |
48 |
Ferguson Jenkins, Chi. Cubs, 1971 |
263 |
37 |
Shane Reynolds, Hous. Astros, 1996 |
204 |
44 |
Greg Maddux, Atl. Braves, 1998 |
204 |
45 |
Kevin Brown, S.D. Padres, 1998 |
257 |
49 |
Kevin Brown, L.A. Dodgers, 2000 |
216 |
47 |
Curt Schilling, Ariz. D’backs, 2001 |
293 |
39 |
Javier Vazquez, Mont. Expos, 2001 |
208 |
44 |
Curt Schilling, Ariz. D’backs, 2002 |
316 |
33 |
Jason Schmidt, S.F. Giants, 2003 |
208 |
46 |
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs, 2004 |
290 |
44 |
Ben Sheets, Milw. Brewers, 2004 |
264 |
32 |
Pedro Martinez, N.Y. Mets, 2005 |
208 |
47 |
Dan Haren, Ariz. D’backs, 2008 |
206 |
40 |
Javier Vazquez, Atl. Braves, 2008 |
238 |
44 |
Dan Haren, Ariz. D’backs, 2009 |
223 |
38 |
Roy Halladay, Phila. Phillies, 2010 |
219 |
30 |
Zack Greinke, Milw. Brewers, 2011 |
201 |
45 |
Roy Halladay, Phila. Phillies, 2011 |
220 |
35 |
Cliff Lee, Phila. Phillies, 2011 |
238 |
42 |
Cliff Lee, Phila. Phillies, 2012 |
238 |
42 |
Cliff Lee, Phila. Phillies, 2013 |
222 |
32 |
Adam Wainwright, St.L. Cardinals, 2013 |
219 |
35 |
Stephen Strasburg, Wash. Nationals, 2014 |
242 |
43 |
Clayton Kershaw, L.A. Dodgers, 2014 |
239 |
31 |
Madison Bumgarner, S.F. Giants, 2014 |
219 |
43 |
Zack Greinke, L.A. Dodgers, 2014 |
207 |
43 |
Clayton Kershaw, L.A. Dodgers, 2015 |
301 |
42 |
Max Scherzer, Wash. Nationals, 2015 |
276 |
34 |
Jake Arietta, Chi. Cubs, 2015 |
236 |
48 |
Madison Bumgarner, S.F. Giants, 2015 |
234 |
39 |
Jon Lester, Chi. Cubs, 2015 |
207 |
47 |
Jacob deGrom, N.Y. Mets, 2015 |
205 |
38 |
Gerrit Cole, Pitt. Pirates, 2015 |
202 |
44 |
Zack Greinke, L.A. Dodgers, 2015 |
200 |
40 |
Noah Syndergaard, N.Y. Mets, 2016 |
218 |
43 |
Stephen Strasburg, Wash. Nationals, 2017 |
204 |
47 |
Clayton Kershaw, L.A. Dodgers, 2017 |
202 |
30 |
Jeff Samardzija, S.F. Giants, 2017 |
205 |
32 |
Zack Greinke, Ariz. D’backs, 2017 |
215 |
45 |
Patrick Corbin, Ariz. D’backs, 2018 |
246 |
48 |
Jacob deGrom, N.Y. Mets, 2018 |
269 |
46 |
Rookie Pitchers Striking Out 200 Batters
American League |
|
Herb Score, Cle. Indians, 1955 |
245 |
Yu Darvish, Tex. Rangers, 2012 |
221 |
Russ Ford, N.Y. Highlanders, 1910 |
209 |
Bob Johnson, K.C. Royals, 1970 |
206 |
Mark Langston, Sea. Mariners, 1984 |
204 |
Daisuke Matsuzaka, Bost. Red Sox, 2007 |
201 |
National League (Post-1900) |
|
Dwight Gooden, N.Y. Mets, 1984 |
276 |
Hideo Nomo, L.A. Dodgers, 1995 |
236 |
Kerry Wood, Chi. Cubs, 1998 |
233 |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies, 1911 |
227 |
Tom Hughes, Chi. Cubs, 1901 |
225 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1901 |
221 |
John Montefusco, S.F. Giants, 1975 |
215 |
Don Sutton, L.A. Dodgers, 1966 |
209 |
Gary Nolan, Cin. Reds, 1966 |
206 |
Tom Griffin, Hous. Astros, 1969 |
200 |
Rookies Leading League in Strikeouts
American League |
|
Lefty Grove, Phila. A’s, 1925 |
116 |
Allie Reynolds, Cle. Indians, 1943 |
151 |
Herb Score, Cle. Indians, 1955 |
245 |
Mark Langston, Sea. Mariners, 1984 |
204 |
National League (Post-1900) |
|
Dazzy Vance, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1922 |
134 |
Dizzy Dean, St.L. Cardinals, 1932 |
191 |
Bill Voiselle, N.Y. Giants, 1944 |
161 |
Sam Jones, Chi. Cubs, 1955 |
198 |
Jack Sanford, S.F. Giants, 1957 |
188 |
Fernando Valenzuela, L.A. Dodgers, 1981 |
180 |
Dwight Gooden, N.Y. Mets, 1984 |
276 |
Hideo Nomo, L.A. Dodgers, 1995 |
236 |
Pitchers Leading League in Strikeouts, 10 or More Years Apart
Steve Carlton |
Phila. Phillies (NL), 1972 |
Phila. Phillies (NL), 1982 and 1983 |
Roger Clemens |
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1988 |
Tor. Blue Jays (AL), 1998 |
Bob Feller |
Cle. Indians (AL), 1938 |
Cle. Indians (AL), 1948 |
Randy Johnson |
Sea. Mariners (AL), 1992 |
Ariz. D’backs (NL), 2002 and 2004 |
Walter Johnson |
Wash. Senators (AL), 1910 |
Wash. Senators (AL), 1924 |
Nolan Ryan |
Cal. Angels (AL), 1972 |
Hous. Astros (NL), 1987 and 1988 |
Oldest Pitchers to Lead League in Strikeouts
American League |
||
Age |
Strikeouts |
|
43 |
Nolan Ryan, Tex. Rangers, 1990 |
232 |
42 |
Nolan Ryan, Tex. Rangers, 1989 |
301 |
38 |
Early Wynn, Chi. White Sox, 1958 |
184 |
37 |
Early Wynn, Chi. White Sox, 1957 |
154 |
36 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1924 |
158 |
36 |
Roger Clemens, Tor. Blue Jays, 1998 |
271 |
35 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1923 |
130 |
35 |
Allie Reynolds, N.Y. Yankees, 1952 |
160 |
35 |
Roger Clemens, Tor. Blue Jays, 1997 |
257 |
National League |
||
Age |
Strikeouts |
|
41 |
Nolan Ryan, Hous. Astros, 1988 |
228 |
41 |
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs, 2004 |
290 |
40 |
Nolan Ryan, Hous. Astros, 1987 |
270 |
39 |
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs, 2002 |
334 |
38 |
Phil Niekro, Atl. Braves, 1977 |
262 |
38 |
Steve Carlton, Phila. Phillies, 1983 |
275 |
38 |
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs, 2001 |
372 |
37 |
Dazzy Vance, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1928 |
200 |
37 |
Steve Carlton, Phila. Phillies, 1982 |
286 |
37 |
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs, 2000 |
347 |
37 |
R.A. Dickey, N.Y. Mets, 2012 |
230 |
36 |
Dazzy Vance, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1927 |
184 |
36 |
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs, 1999 |
364 |
35 |
Dazzy Vance, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1926 |
140 |
35 |
Jim Bunning, Phila. Phillies, 1967 |
253 |
35 |
Steve Carlton, Phila. Phillies, 1980 |
286 |
35 |
Justin Verlander, Hous. Astros, 2018 |
290 |
Strikeout Leaders on Last-Place Teams
American League |
|
Sam McDowell, 1969 Cle. Indians |
279 |
Nolan Ryan, 1974 Cal. Angels |
367 |
Frank Tanana, 1975 Cal. Angels |
269 |
Scott Kazmir, 2007 T.B. Devil Rays |
239 |
National League |
|
Kirby Higbe, 1940 Phila. Phillies |
134 |
Sam Jones, 1956 Chi. Cubs |
176 |
Steve Carlton, 1972 Phila. Phillies |
310 |
Phil Niekro, 1977 Atl. Braves |
262 |
Randy Johnson, 2004 Ariz. D’backs |
290 |
Walks
Pitchers Walking 20 or Fewer Batters, Season (Min. 200 Innings, Post–1900)
Walks |
Pitcher’s Record |
|
Slim Sallee, Cin. Reds (NL), 1919 |
20 (in 227⅔ innings) |
21–7 |
LaMarr Hoyt, S.D. Padres (NL), 1985 |
20 (in 210⅓ innings) |
16–8 |
Bob Tewksbury, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1992 |
20 (in 233 innings) |
16–5 |
Bob Tewksbury, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1993 |
20 (in 213⅔ innings) |
17–10 |
Greg Maddux, Atl. Braves (NL), 1997 |
20 (in 232⅔ innings) |
19–4 |
David Wells, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 2003 |
20 (in 213 innings) |
15–7 |
Babe Adams, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1920 |
18 (in 263 innings) |
17–13 |
Red Lucas, Cin. Reds (NL), 1933 |
18 (in 219⅔ innings) |
10–16 |
Cliff Lee, Sea. Mariners (AL)–Tex. Rangers (AL), 2010 |
18 (in 212⅓ innings) |
12–9 |
Phil Hughes, Min. Twins (AL), 2014 |
16 (in 209⅔ innings) |
16–10 |
Fewest Walks, Season (Min. One Inning Pitched Each Team Game)
American League |
||
Innings |
||
9 |
Carlos Silva, Min. Twins, 2005 |
188⅓ |
16 |
Phil Hughes, Min. Twins, 2014 |
209⅔ |
18 |
John Lieber, N.Y. Yankees, 2004 |
176⅔ |
18 |
Cliff Lee, Sea. Mariners–Tex. Rangers, 2010 |
212⅓ |
National League |
||
Innings |
||
13 |
Bret Saberhagen, N.Y. Mets, 1994 |
177⅓ |
15 |
Babe Adams, Pitt. Pirates, 1922 |
171⅓ |
18 |
Babe Adams, Pitt. Pirates, 1920 |
263 |
18 |
Red Lucas, Cin. Reds, 1993 |
219⅔ |
18 |
Bill Burns, Pitt. Pirates, 1908 |
165 |
18 |
Babe Adams, Pitt. Pirates, 1921 |
160 |
19 |
Dennis Eckersley, Chi. Cubs, 1985 |
169⅓ |
Pitchers Walking Fewer Than One Batter Every Nine Innings, Season (Min. 160 IP)
American League |
||
Walks |
Innings |
|
Cy Young, Bost. Americans, 1901 |
37 |
371 |
Cy Young, Bost. Americans, 1903 |
37 |
342 |
Cy Young, Bost. Americans, 1904 |
29 |
380 |
Cy Young, Bost. Americans, 1905 |
30 |
321 |
Cy Young, Bost. Americans, 1906 |
25 |
288 |
Addie Joss, Cle. Indians, 1908 |
30 |
325 |
Bill Burns, Wash. Senators, 1908 |
18 |
164 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1913 |
38 |
346 |
Tiny Bonham, N.Y. Yankees, 1942 |
24 |
226 |
David Wells, N.Y. Yankees, 2003 |
20 |
213 |
Jon Lieber, N.Y. Yankees, 2004 |
18 |
177 |
Carios Silva, Min. Twins, 2005 |
9 |
188 |
Cliff Lee, Sea. Mariners–Tex. Rangers, 2010 |
18 |
212 |
Phil Hughes, Min. Twins, 2014 |
16 |
210 |
National League (Post-1900) |
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Walks |
Innings |
|
Deacon Phillippe, Pitt. Pirates, 1902 |
26 |
272 |
Jesse Tannehill, Pitt. Pirates, 1902 |
25 |
231 |
Deacon Phillippe, Pitt. Pirates, 1903 |
29 |
289 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1908 |
42 |
390 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1912 |
34 |
310 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1913 |
21 |
306 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1914 |
23 |
312 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1915 |
20 |
186 |
Babe Adams, Pitt. Pirates, 1919 |
23 |
263 |
Slim Sallee, Cin. Reds, 1919 |
20 |
228 |
Babe Adams, Pitt. Pirates, 1920 |
18 |
263 |
Babe Adams, Pitt. Pirates, 1922 |
15 |
171 |
Pete Alexander, Chi. Cubs, 1923 |
30 |
305 |
Red Lucas, Cin. Reds, 1933 |
18 |
220 |
LaMarr Hoyt, S.D. Padres, 1985 |
20 |
210 |
Bob Tewksbury, St.L. Cardinals, 1992 |
20 |
233 |
Bob Tewksbury, St.L. Cardinals, 1993 |
20 |
213 |
Bret Saberhagen, N.Y. Mets, 1994 |
13 |
177 |
Greg Maddux, Atl. Braves, 1995 |
23 |
210 |
Greg Maddux, Atl. Braves, 1997 |
20 |
232 |
David Wells, S.D. Padres, 2004 |
20 |
196 |
Highest Percentage of Walks to Innings Pitched, Season
Low-Hit Games
Pitchers with a No-Hitter in First Major League Start
Ted Breitenstein, St.L. Browns (vs. Lou. Colonels) (AA), Oct. 4, 1891 (final score: 8–0)
Bumpus Jones, Cin. Reds (vs. Pitt. Pirates) (NL), Oct. 15, 1892 (final score: 7–1)
Bobo Holloman, St.L. Browns (vs. Phila. A’s) (AL), May 6, 1953 (final score: 6–0)
Pitchers with a One-Hitter in First Major League Game
Addie Joss, Cle. Indians (AL), Apr. 26, 1902
Ed Albrecht, St.L. Browns (AL), Oct. 2, 1949
Mike Fornieles, Wash. Senators (AL), Sept. 2, 1952
Juan Marichal, S.F. Giants (NL), July 19, 1960
Bill Rohr, Bost. Red Sox (AL), Apr. 14, 1967
Jimmy Jones, S.D. Padres (NL), Sept. 21, 1986
Last Outs in Perfect Games*
Lee Richmond, Worc. Brown Stockings (NL) (vs. Cle. Spiders, NL), June 12, 1880 (final: 1–0) |
Last out: second baseman George Creamer |
John M. Ward, Pro. Grays (NL) (vs. Buff. Bisons, NL), June 17, 1880 (final: 5–0) |
Last out: pitcher Pud Galvin |
Cy Young, Bost. Red Sox (AL) (vs. Phila. A’s, AL), May 5, 1904 (final: 3–0) |
Last out: pitcher Rube Waddell (fly out to center) |
Addie Joss, Cle. Indians (AL) (vs. Chi. White Sox, AL), Oct. 2, 1908 (final: 1–0) |
Last out: pinch hitter John Anderson (ground out to third) |
Charley Robertson, Chi. White Sox (AL) (vs. Det. Tigers, AL), Apr. 30, 1922 (final: 2–0) |
Last out: pinch hitter John Bassler (fly out to left) |
Don Larsen, N.Y. Yankees (AL) (vs. Bklyn. Dodgers, NL) (World Series), Oct. 8, 1956 (final: 2–0) |
Last out: pinch hitter Dale Mitchell (strikeout) |
Jim Bunning, Phila. Phillies (NL) (vs. N.Y. Mets, NL), June 21, 1964 (final: 6–0) |
Last out: pinch hitter John Stephenson (strikeout) |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers (NL) (vs. Chi. Cubs, NL), Sept. 9, 1965 (final: 1–0) |
Last out: pinch hitter Harvey Kuenn (strikeout) |
Catfish Hunter, Oak. A’s (AL) (vs. Min. Twins, AL), May 8, 1968 (final: 4–0) |
Last out: pinch hitter Rich Reese (strikeout) |
Len Barker, Cle. Indians (AL) (vs. Tor. Blue Jays, AL), May 15, 1981 (final: 3–0) |
Last out: pinch hitter Ernie Whitt (fly out to center) |
Mike Witt, Cal. Angels (AL) (vs. Tex. Rangers, AL), Sept. 30, 1984 (final: 1–0) |
Last out: pinch hitter Marv Foley (ground out to second) |
Tom Browning, Cin. Reds (NL) (vs. L.A. Dodgers, NL), Sept. 16, 1988 (final: 1–0) |
Last out: pinch hitter Tracy Woodson (strikeout) |
Dennis Martinez, Mont. Expos (NL) (vs. L.A. Dodgers, NL), July 28, 1991 (final: 2–0) |
Last out: pinch hitter Chris Gwynn (fly out to center) |
Kenny Rogers, Tex. Rangers (AL) (vs. Cal. Angels, AL), July 28, 1994 (final: 4–0) |
Last out: shortstop Gary DiSarcina (fly out to center) |
David Wells, N.Y. Yankees (AL) (vs. Min. Twins, AL), May 17, 1998 (final: 4–0) |
Last out: shortstop Pat Meares (fly out to center) |
David Cone, N.Y. Yankees (AL) (vs. Mont. Expos, NL), July 18, 1999 (final: 5–0) |
Last out: shortstop Orlando Cabrera (foul pop to third) |
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs (NL) (vs. Atl. Braves, NL), May 18, 2004 (final: 2–0) |
Last out: pinch hitter Eddie Perez (strikeout) |
Mark Buehrle, Chi. White Sox (AL) (vs. T.B. Rays, AL), July 23, 2009 (final: 5–0) |
Last out: shortstop Jason Bartlett (ground out to shortstop) |
Dallas Braden, Oak. A’s (AL) (vs. T.B. Rays, AL), May 9, 2010 (final: 4–0) |
Last out: right fielder Gabe Kapler (ground out to shortstop) |
Roy Halladay, Phila. Phillies (NL) (vs Fla. Marlins, NL), May 29, 2010 (final: 1–0) |
Last out: pinch hitter Ronny Paulino (ground out to third) |
Philip Humber, Chi. White Sox (AL) (vs. Sea. Mariners, AL), Apr. 21, 2012 (final: 4–0) |
Last out: pinch hitter Brendan Ryan (strikeout) |
Matt Cain, S.F. Giants (NL) (vs. Hous. Astros, NL), June 13, 2012 (final: 10–0) |
Last out: pinch hitter Jason Castro (ground out to third) |
Felix Hernandez, Sea. Mariners (AL) (vs. T.B. Rays, AL), Aug. 15, 2012 (final: 1–0) |
Last out: third baseman Sean Rodriguez (strikeout) |
*27 batters up, 27 out. |
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Perfect Game Pitchers, Career Wins
Cy Young (1890–1911) |
511 |
Randy Johnson (1988–2009) |
303 |
Dennis Martinez (1976–98) |
245 |
David Wells (1988–2007) |
239 |
Jim Bunning (1955–71) |
224 |
Catfish Hunter (1965–79) |
224 |
Kenny Rogers (1989–2008) |
219 |
Mark Buehrle (2000–15) |
214 |
Roy Halladay (1998–2013) |
203 |
David Cone (1986–2001, 2003) |
194 |
Felix Hernandez* (2005–) |
168 |
Sandy Koufax (1955–66) |
165 |
Monte Ward (1878–84) |
161 |
Addie Joss (1902–10) |
160 |
Tom Browning (1984–95) |
123 |
Mike Witt (1981–91, 1993) |
117 |
Matt Cain (2005–17) |
104 |
Don Larsen (1953–65, 1967) |
81 |
Lee Richmond (1879–83, 1886) |
75 |
Len Barker (1976–85, 1987) |
74 |
Charlie Robertson (1919, 1922–28) |
49 |
Dallas Braden (2007–2011) |
26 |
Philip Humber (2006–13) |
16 |
*Still active. |
|
26-Batter Perfect Games (Spoiled by 27th Batter)
Spoiler |
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Hooks Wiltse, N.Y. Giants (vs. Phila. Phillies) (NL), July 4, 1908 |
George McQuillan, hit by pitch |
|
Tommy Bridges, Det. Tigers (vs. Wash. Senators) (AL), Aug. 5, 1932 |
Dave Harris, singled |
|
Billy Pierce, Chi. White Sox (vs. Wash. Senators) (AL), June 28, 1958 |
Ed FitzGerald, doubled |
|
Milt Pappas, Chi. Cubs (vs. S.D. Padres) (NL), Sept. 2, 1972 |
Larry Stahl, walked |
|
Milt Wilcox, Det. Tigers (vs. Chi. White Sox) (AL), Apr. 15, 1983 |
Jerry Hairston, singled |
|
Ron Robinson, Cin. Reds (vs. Mont. Expos) (NL), May 2, 1988 |
Wallace Johnson, singled |
|
Dave Stieb, Tor. Blue Jays (vs. N.Y. Yankees) (AL), Aug. 4, 1989 |
Roberto Kelly, doubled |
|
Brian Holman, Sea. Mariners (vs. Oak. A’s) (AL), Apr. 20, 1990 |
Ken Phelps, home run |
|
Mike Mussina, N.Y. Yankees (vs. Bost. Red Sox) (AL), Sept. 2, 2001 |
Carl Everett, singled |
|
Armando Gallaraga, Det. Tigers (vs. Cle. Indians) (AL), June 2 2010 |
Jason Donald, infield hit |
|
Yu Darvish, Tex. Rangers (vs. Hous. Astros) (AL), Apr. 2, 2013 |
Marwin Gonzalez, singled |
|
Yusmeiro Petit, S.F. Giants (vs. Ariz. D’backs) (NL), Sept. 6, 2013 |
Eric Chavez, singled |
|
Max Scherzer, Wash. Nationals (vs. Pitt. Pirates) (NL), June 20, 2015 |
Jose Tabata, hit by pitch |
Most Walks Given Up by No-Hit Pitchers, Game
11 |
Blue Moon Odom (9 in 5 innings) and Francisco Barrios (2 in 4 innings), Chi. White Sox (vs. Oak. A’s) (AL), July 28, 1976, won 6–0 |
10 |
Jim Maloney, Cin. Reds (vs. Chi. Cubs) (NL), Aug. 19, 1965, won 1–0 |
10 |
Steve Barber (10 in 8⅔ innings) and Stu Miller (0 in ⅓ inning), Balt. Orioles (vs. Det. Tigers) (AL), Apr. 30, 1967, lost 1–2 |
9 |
John Klippstein (7 in 7 innings), Hersh Freeman (0 in 1 inning), and Joe Black (2 in 1 inning), Cin. Reds (vs. Milw. Braves) (NL), May 26, 1956, lost 1–2 |
9 |
A.J. Burnett, Fla. Marlins (vs.S.D. Padres) (NL), May 12, 2001, won 3–0 |
8 |
Amos Rusie, N.Y. Giants (vs. Bklyn. Bridegrooms) (NL), July 31, 1891, won 6–0 |
8 |
Johnny Vander Meer, Cin. Reds (vs. Bklyn. Dodgers) (NL), June 15, 1938, won 6–0 |
8 |
Cliff Chambers, Pitt. Pirates (vs. Bost. Braves) (NL), May 6, 1951, won 3–0 |
8 |
Dock Ellis, Pitt. Pirates (vs. S.D. Padres) (NL), June 12, 1970, won 2–0 |
8 |
Nolan Ryan, Cal. Angels (vs. Min. Twins) (AL), Sept. 28, 1974, won 4–0 |
8 |
Edwin Jackson, Ariz. D’backs (vs.T.B. Rays) (AL), June 25, 2010, won 1–0 |
7 |
Bobo Newsom, St.L. Browns (vs. Bost. Red Sox) (AL), Sept. 18, 1934, lost 1–2 |
7 |
Sam Jones, Chi. Cubs (vs. Pitt. Pirates) (NL), May 12, 1955, won 4–0 |
7 |
Burt Hooton, Chi. Cubs (vs. Phila. Phillies) (NL), Apr. 16, 1972, won 4–0 |
7 |
Bill Stoneman, Mont. Expos (vs. N.Y. Mets) (NL), Oct. 2, 1972, won 7–0 |
7 |
Joe Cowley, Chi. White Sox (vs. Cal. Angels) (AL), Sept. 19, 1986, won 7–1 |
7 |
Tommy Greene, Phila. Phillies (vs. Mont. Expos) (NL), May 23, 1991, won 2–0 |
7 |
Matt Young, Bost. Red Sox (vs. Cle. Indians) (AL), Apr. 12, 1992, lost 1–2 |
Pitchers Throwing No-Hitters in 20-Loss Season
Wins |
Losses |
|
Nap Rucker, Bklyn. Dodgers (vs. Bost. Doves), Sept. 5, 1908 |
18 |
20 |
Joe Bush, Phila. A’s (vs. Cle. Indians), Aug. 26, 1916 |
15 |
22 |
Bobo Newsom, St.L. Browns (vs. Bost. Red Sox), Sept. 18, 1934 |
16 |
20 |
Sam Jones, Chi. Cubs (vs. Pitt. Pirates), May 12, 1955 |
14 |
20 |
Pitchers Hitting Home Runs in No-Hit Games
Opposing Pitcher(s) |
|
Wes Ferrell, Cle. Indians (vs. St.L. Cardinals) (NL), Apr. 29, 1931 |
Sam Gray |
Jim Tobin, Bost. Braves (vs. Bklyn. Dodgers) (NL), Apr. 27, 1944 |
Fritz Ostermueller |
Earl Wilson, Bost. Red Sox (vs. L.A. Angels) (AL), June 26, 1962 |
Bo Belinsky |
Rick Wise, Phila. Phillies (vs. Cin. Reds) (NL), June 23, 1971 |
Ross Grimsley and Clay Carroll (2) |
Pitchers Throwing No-Hitters in Consecutive Seasons
4 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers |
1962–65 |
3 |
Nolan Ryan, Cal. Angels |
1973–75 |
2 |
Warren Spahn, Milw. Braves |
1960–61 |
2 |
Steve Busby, K.C. Royals |
1973–74 |
2 |
Homer Bailey, Cin. Reds |
2012–13 |
2 |
Tim Lincecum, S.F. Giants |
2013–14 |
2 |
Jake Arrieta, Chi. Cubs |
2015–16 |
No-Hitters Pitched Against Pennant-Winning Teams
American League
Ernie Koob, St.L. Browns (vs. Chi. White Sox), May 5, 1917
Bob Groom, St.L. Browns (vs. Chi. White Sox), May 6, 1917
Virgil Trucks, Det. Tigers (vs. N.Y. Yankees), Aug. 25, 1952
Hoyt Wilhelm, Balt. Orioles (vs. N.Y. Yankees), Sept. 20, 1958
Jim Bibby, Tex. Rangers (vs. Oak. A’s), July 30, 1973
Dick Bosman, Cle. Indians (vs. Oak. A’s), July 19, 1974
Nolan Ryan, Tex. Rangers (vs. Oak. A’s), June 11, 1990
Sean Manaea, Oak. A’s (vs. Bost. Red Sox), Apr. 21, 2018
National League (Post-1900)
Tex Carleton, Bklyn. Dodgers (vs. Cin. Reds), Apr. 30, 1940
Bob Moose, Pitt. Pirates (vs. N.Y. Mets), Sept. 20, 1969
Bob Gibson, St.L. Cardinals (vs. Pitt. Pirates), Aug. 14, 1971
Nolan Ryan, Hous. Astros (vs. L.A. Dodgers), Sept. 26, 1981
Tom Browning, Cin. Reds (vs. L.A. Dodgers), Sept. 16, 1988 (perfect game)
Roy Oswalt, Pete Munro, Kirk Saarloos, Brad Lidge, Octavio Dotel, and Billy Wagner, Hous. Astros (vs. N.Y. Yankees), June 11, 2003
Chris Heston, S.F. Giants (vs. N.Y. Mets), June 9, 2015
Max Scherzer, Wash. Nationals (vs. N.Y. Mets), Oct. 3, 2015
No-Hit Pitchers Going Winless the Next Season After Pitching No-Hitter
American League
Weldon Henley, Phila. A’s (vs. St.L. Browns), July 22, 1905
Tom Hughes, N.Y. Highlanders (vs. Cle. Indians), Aug. 30 1910
Addie Joss, Cle. Indians (vs. Chi. White Sox), Apr. 20, 1910*
Ernie Koob, St.L. Browns (vs. Chi. White Sox), May 5, 1917
Ernie Shore, Bost. Red Sox (vs. Wash. Senators), June 23, 1917
Bobo Holloman, St.L. Browns (vs. Phila. A’s), May 6, 1953**
Mel Parnell, Bost. Red Sox (vs. Chi. White Sox), July 14, 1956*
Bob Keegan, Chi. White Sox (vs. Wash. Senators), Aug. 20, 1957
Joe Cowley, Chi. White Sox (vs. Cal. Angels), Sept. 19, 1986
Mike Witt, Cal. Angels (vs. Sea. Mariners), Apr. 11, 1990***
Mike Flanagan, Balt. Orioles (vs. Oak. A’s), July 13, 1991***
Philip Humber, Chi. White Sox (vs. Sea. Mariners), Apr. 21, 2012
Kevin Milwood, Sea. Mariners (vs. L.A. Dodgers), June 8, 2012*, ***
Mark Williamson, Balt. Orioles (vs. Oak. A’s), July 13, 1991***
National League (Post-1900)
Mal Eason, Bklyn. Dodgers (vs. St.L. Cardinals), July 20, 1906*
Jeff Pfeffer, Bost. Doves (vs. Cin. Reds), May 8, 1907
Tex Carleton, Bklyn. Dodgers (vs. Cin. Reds), Apr. 30, 1940*
Clyde Shoun, Cin. Reds (vs. Bost. Braves), May 15, 1944
Ed Head, Bklyn. Dodgers (vs. Bost. Braves), Apr. 23, 1946*
Jim Maloney, Cin. Reds (vs. Hous. Astros), Apr. 30, 1969
Fernando Valenzuela, L.A. Dodgers (vs. St.L. Cardinals), June 29, 1990
Ricardo Rincon, Pitt. Pirates (vs. Hous. Astros), July 12, 1997***
Johan Santana, N.Y. Mets (vs. St.L. Cardinals), June 1, 2012*
Edinson Volquez, Mia. Marlins (vs. Ariz. D’backs), June 3, 2017
*Last Major League season.
**Only Major League season.
***Pitched no-hitter in tandem with other pitcher(s).
Back-to-Back One-Hit Games (Post-1900)
Rube Marquard, N.Y. Giants (NL) |
Aug. 28 and Sept. 1, 1911 |
Lon Warneke, Chi. Cubs (NL) |
Apr. 17 and Apr. 22, 1934 |
Mort Cooper, St.L. Cardinals (NL) |
May 31 and June 4, 1943 |
Whitey Ford, N.Y. Yankees (AL) |
Sept. 2 and Sept. 7, 1955 |
Sam McDowell, Cle. Indians (AL) |
Apr. 25 and May 1, 1966 |
Dave Steib, Tor. Blue Jays (AL) |
Sept. 24 and Sept. 30, 1988 |
R.A. Dickey, N.Y. Mets (NL) |
June 13 and June 18, 2012 |
Oldest Pitcher to Throw a No-Hitter
Age |
Score |
|
Nolan Ryan, Tex. Rangers (vs. Tor. Blue Jays), May 1, 1991 |
44 Years 90 Days |
3–0 |
Nolan Ryan, Tex. Rangers(vs. Oak. A’s), June 11, 1990 |
43 Years 131 Days |
5–0 |
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D-backs*(vs. Atl. Braves), May 18, 2004 |
40 Years 251 Days |
2–0 |
Warren Spahn, Milw. Braves(vs. SF Giants), Apr. 28, 1961 |
40 Years 5 Days |
1–0 |
Sal Maglie, Bklyn. Dodgers(vs. Phila. Phillies), Sept. 25, 1956 |
39 Years 152 Days |
5–0 |
Warren Spahn, Milw. Braves(vs. Phila. Phillies), Sept. 16,1990 |
39 Years 146 Days |
4–0 |
*Perfect game. |
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Youngest Pitcher to Throw a No-Hitter
Age |
Score |
|
Vida Blue, Oak. A’s (vs. Min. Twins), Sept. 21, 1970 |
21 Years 55 Days |
6–0 |
Wilson Alvarez, Chi. White Sox (vs. Balt. Orioles), Aug. 11, 1991 |
21 Years 140 Days |
7–0 |
Bob Feller, Cle. Indians (vs. Chi. White Sox), Apr. 16, 1940 |
21 Years 165 Days |
1–0 |
Bud Smith, St.L. Cardinals (vs. S.D. Padres), Sept. 3, 2001 |
21 Years 315 Days |
4–0 |
Bob Moose, Pitt. Pirates (vs. N.Y. Mets), Sept. 20, 1969 |
21 Years 346 Days |
4–0 |
Rookies Throwing No-Hitters
American League |
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Pitcher |
Date |
Result |
Charlie Robertson* |
Apr. 30, 1922 |
Chi. White Sox vs. Cle. Indians, 2–0 |
Vern Kennedy |
Aug. 31, 1935 |
Chi. White Sox vs. Cle. Indians, 5–0 |
Bill McCahan |
Sept. 3, 1947 |
Phila. A’s vs. Wash. Senators, 3–0 |
Bobo Holloman** |
May 6, 1953 |
St.L. Browns vs. Phila. A’s, 6–0 |
Bo Belinsky |
May 5, 1962 |
L.A. Angels vs. Balt. Orioles, 2–0 |
Vida Ble |
Sept. 21, 1970 |
Oak. A’s vs. Min. Twins, 6–0 |
Steve Busby |
Apr. 27, 1973 |
K.C. Royals at Det. Tigers, 3–0 |
Jim Bibby |
July 30, 1973 |
Tex. Rangers at Oak. A’s, 6–0 |
Mike Warren |
Sept. 29, 1983 |
Oak. A’s vs. Chi. White Sox, 3–0 |
Wilson Alvarez*** |
Aug. 11, 1991 |
Chi. White Sox at Balt. Orioles, 7–0 |
Clay Buchholz*** |
Sept. 1, 2007 |
Bost. Red Sox vs. Balt. Orioles, 10–0 |
*Perfect game. **First Major League start. ***Second Major League start. |
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National League |
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Pitcher |
Date |
Result |
Christy Mathewson |
July 15, 1901 |
N.Y. Giants vs. St.L. Cardinals, 5–0 |
Nick Maddox |
Sept. 20, 1907 |
Pitt. Pirates vs. Bklyn. Dodgers, 2–1 |
Jeff Tesreau |
Sept. 6, 1912 |
N.Y. Giants at Phila. Phillies, 3–0 |
Paul Dean |
Sept. 21, 1934 |
St.L. Cardinals vs. Bklyn. Dodgers, 3–0 |
Sam Jones |
May 12, 1955 |
Chi. Cubs vs. Pitt. Pirates, 4–0 |
Don Wilson |
June 18, 1967 |
Hous. Astros vs. Atl. Braves, 2–0 |
Burt Hooton |
Apr. 16, 1972 |
Chi. Cubs vs. Phila. Phillies, 4–0 |
Jose Jimenez |
June 25, 1999 |
St.L. Cardinals vs. Ariz. D’backs, 1–0 |
Bud Smith |
Sept. 3, 2001 |
St.L. Cardinals at S.D. Padres, 4–0 |
Anibal Sanchez |
Sept. 6, 2006 |
Fla. Marlins vs. Ariz. D’backs, 2–0 |
Chris Heston |
June 9, 2015 |
S.F. Giants at N.Y. Mets, 6–0 |
Longest Stretch by Pitcher Between No-Hitters
Shortest Stretch by Pitcher Between No-Hitters
Saves/Relief Pitchers
Saves by Decade
Pre-1900 |
|
16 |
Kid Nichols |
15 |
Tony Mullane |
14 |
Harry Wright |
13 |
Al Spalding |
12 |
Jack Manning |
9 |
Brickyard Kennedy |
9 |
Jack Taylor |
8 |
Win Mercer |
8 |
Cy Young |
6 |
Frank Dwyer |
6 |
George Hemming |
6 |
Silver King |
6 |
Adonis Terry |
6 |
Kid Gleason |
1900–09 |
|
22 |
Joe McGinnity |
19 |
Mordecai Brown |
19 |
Hooks Wiltse |
16 |
Christy Mathewson |
15 |
Ed Walsh |
14 |
Jack Powell |
11 |
Orval Overall |
9 |
Tom Hughes |
9 |
Cy Young |
8 |
Frank Arellanes |
8 |
Chief Bender |
8 |
Cecil Ferguson |
8 |
Sam Leever |
8 |
Tully Sparks |
1910–19 |
|
32 |
Slim Sallee |
30 |
Mordecai Brown |
29 |
Red Ames |
26 |
Chief Bender |
22 |
Eddie Plank |
21 |
Jim Bagby |
20 |
Walter Johnson |
20 |
Ed Walsh |
19 |
Larry Cheney |
19 |
Eddie Cicotte |
19 |
Doc Crandall |
19 |
Hugh Bedient |
1920–29 |
|
72 |
Firpo Marberry |
30 |
Waite Hoyt |
26 |
Hooks Dauss |
25 |
Sarge Connally |
25 |
Wilcy Moore |
25 |
Eddie Rommel |
25 |
Allen Russell |
24 |
Bill Sherdel |
23 |
Lefty Grove |
23 |
Sad Sam Jones |
23 |
Herb Pennock |
1930–39 |
|
54 |
Johnny Murphy |
49 |
Clint Brown |
38 |
Jack Russell |
35 |
Joe Heving |
33 |
Dick Coffman |
33 |
Chief Hogsett |
32 |
Bob Smith |
31 |
Dizzy Dean |
31 |
Lefty Grove |
30 |
Carl Hubbell |
30 |
Syl Johnson |
30 |
Charlie Root |
1940–49 |
|
63 |
Joe Page |
53 |
Hugh Casey |
53 |
Johnny Murphy |
50 |
Al Benton |
49 |
Ace Adams |
45 |
Harry Gumbert |
41 |
Tom Ferrick |
39 |
George Caster |
35 |
Russ Christopher |
33 |
Ed Klieman |
33 |
Gordon Maltzberger |
1950–59 |
|
98 |
Ellis Kinder |
80 |
Clem Labine |
67 |
Jim Konstanty |
58 |
Ray Narleski |
58 |
Hoyt Wilhelm |
57 |
Marv Grissom |
54 |
Al Brazle |
51 |
Turk Lown |
49 |
Roy Face |
45 |
Tom Morgan |
45 |
Fritz Dorish |
1960–69* |
|
153 |
Hoyt Wilhelm |
142 |
Roy Face |
137 |
Ron Perranoski |
137 |
Stu Miller |
120 |
Dick Radatz |
113 |
Lindy McDaniel |
107 |
Ted Abernathy |
103 |
Ron Kline |
103 |
John Wyatt |
98 |
Al Worthington |
209 |
Rollie Fingers |
190 |
Sparky Lyle |
177 |
Mike Marshall |
140 |
Dave Giusti |
132 |
Tug McGraw |
122 |
Dave LaRoche |
115 |
John Hiller |
110 |
Gene Garber |
106 |
Clay Carroll |
105 |
Bruce Sutter |
1980–89 |
|
264 |
Jeff Reardon |
239 |
Dan Quisenberry |
234 |
Lee Smith |
206 |
Goose Gossage |
195 |
Bruce Sutter |
188 |
Dave Righetti |
176 |
Dave Smith |
161 |
Steve Bedrosian |
148 |
John Franco |
146 |
Greg Minton |
1990–99 |
|
295 |
John Wetteland |
293 |
Dennis Eckersley |
291 |
Randy Myers |
285 |
Jeff Montgomery |
282 |
Rick Aguilera |
268 |
John Franco |
260 |
Rod Beck |
244 |
Lee Smith |
234 |
Roberto Hernandez |
228 |
Trevor Hoffman |
2000–09 |
|
397 |
Mariano Rivera |
363 |
Trevor Hoffman |
284 |
Jason Isringhausen |
284 |
Billy Wagner |
250 |
Francisco Cordero |
246 |
Joe Nathan |
243 |
Francisco Rodriguez |
230 |
Armando Benitez |
219 |
Troy Percival |
195 |
Brad Lidge |
193 |
Bob Wickman |
2010–18 |
|
333 |
Craig Kimbrel |
268 |
Kenley Jansen |
255 |
Fernando Rodney |
236 |
Aroldis Chapman |
217 |
Jonathan Papelbon |
195 |
Huston Street |
194 |
Francisco Rodriguez |
189 |
Greg Holland |
182 |
Mark Melancon |
167 |
Jim Johnson |
*For games played before 1969, saves have been figured retroactively using the 1969 definition, which states that “a relief pitcher earned a save when he entered the game with his team in the lead and held the lead for the remainder of the game, provided that he was not credited with the victory.”
**Before the 1974 season, the save rule was modified and simplified. Under this new rule, a relief pitcher earned a save under one of the following two conditions:
1. Pitcher had to enter the game with either the potential tying or winning run either on base or at the plate and preserve the lead.
2. Pitcher had to pitch at least three or more effective innings and preserve the lead.
***Beginning the 1975 season, the save rule was modified a final time, stating that a relief pitcher will be awarded a save when they met all of the three following conditions:
1. Pitcher must finish the game won by his club.
2. Pitcher is not the winning pitcher.
3. Pitcher qualifies under one of the following three conditions:
a. Pitcher enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning.
b. Pitcher enters the game, regardless of the score, with the potential tying run either on base, at bat, or on deck.
c. Pitcher throws for at least three innings, regardless of the score.
Evolution of Saves Record
American League |
||
1901 |
Bill Hoffer, Cle. Indians |
3 |
1908 |
Ed Walsh, Chi. White Sox |
6 |
1909 |
Frank Arellanes, Bost. Americans |
8 |
1912 |
Ed Walsh, Chi. White Sox |
10 |
1913 |
Chief Bender, Phila. A’s |
13 |
1924 |
Firpo Marberry, Wash. Senators |
15 |
1926 |
Firpo Marberry, Wash. Senators |
22 |
1949 |
Joe Page, N.Y. Yankees |
27 |
1961 |
Luis Arroyo, N.Y. Yankees |
29 |
1966 |
Jack Aker, K.C. A’s |
32 |
1970 |
Ron Perranoski, Min. Twins |
34 |
1972 |
Sparky Lyle, N.Y. Yankees |
35 |
1973 |
John Hiller, Det. Tigers |
38 |
1983 |
Dan Quisenberry, K.C. Royals |
45 |
1986 |
Dave Righetti, N.Y. Yankees |
46 |
1990 |
Bobby Thigpen, Chi. White Sox |
57 |
2008 |
Francisco Rodriguez, L.A. Angels |
62 |
National League (Post-1899) |
||
1900 |
Frank Kitson, Bklyn. Dodgers |
4 |
1904 |
Joe McGinnity, N.Y. Giants |
5 |
1905 |
Claude Elliott, Bost. Beaneaters |
6 |
1906 |
Cecil Ferguson, N.Y. Giants |
7 |
1911 |
Mordecai Brown, Chi. Cubs |
13 |
1931 |
Jack Quinn, Phila. Phillies |
15 |
1947 |
Hugh Casey, Bklyn. Dodgers |
18 |
1950 |
Jim Konstanty, Phila. Phillies |
22 |
1954 |
Jim Hughes, Bklyn. Dodgers |
24 |
1960 |
Lindy McDaniel, St.L. Cardinals |
26 |
1962 |
Roy Face, Pitt. Pirates |
28 |
1965 |
Ted Abernathy, Chi. Cubs |
31 |
1970 |
Wayne Granger, Cin. Reds |
35 |
1972 |
Clay Carroll, Cin. Reds |
37 |
1984 |
Bruce Sutter, St.L. Cardinals |
45 |
1991 |
Lee Smith, St.L. Cardinals |
47 |
1993 |
Randy Myers, Chi. Cubs |
53 |
2002 |
John Smoltz, Atl. Braves |
55 |
Pitchers with 100 Wins and 100 Saves, Career
Wins |
Saves |
|
Dennis Eckersley (1975–98) |
197 |
390 |
Roy Face (1953, 1955–69) |
104 |
193 |
Rollie Fingers (1968–85) |
114 |
341 |
Dave Giusti (1962, 1964–77) |
100 |
145 |
Tom Gordon (1988–2009) |
138 |
158 |
Goose Gossage (1972–94) |
124 |
310 |
Ellis Kinder (1946–57) |
102 |
102 |
Ron Kline (1952, 1955–70) |
114 |
108 |
Firpo Marberry (1923–36) |
148 |
101 |
Lindy McDaniel (1955–75) |
141 |
172 |
Stu Miller (1952–54, 1956–68) |
105 |
154 |
Ron Reed (1966–84) |
146 |
103 |
John Smoltz (1998–2009) |
213 |
154 |
Bob Stanley (1977–89) |
115 |
132 |
Hoyt Wilhelm (1952–72) |
143 |
227 |
Relief Pitchers with the Most Wins, Season
American League |
|
John Hiller, Det. Tigers, 1974 |
17–14 |
Bill Campbell, Min. Twins, 1976 |
17–5 |
Tom Johnson, Min. Twins, 1977 |
16–7 |
Dick Radatz, Bost. Red Sox, 1964 |
16–9 |
Luis Arroyo, N.Y. Yankees, 1961 |
15–5 |
Dick Radatz, Bost. Red Sox, 1963 |
15–6 |
Eddie Fisher, Chi. White Sox, 1965 |
15–7 |
National League (Post-1900) |
|
Roy Face, Pitt. Pirates, 1959 |
18–1 |
Jim Konstanty, Phila. Phillies, 1950 |
16–7 |
Ron Perranoski, L.A. Dodgers, 1963 |
16–3 |
Mace Brown, Pitt. Pirates, 1938 |
15–9* |
Hoyt Wilhelm, N.Y. Giants, 1952 |
15–3 |
Mike Marshall, L.A. Dodgers, 1974 |
15–12 |
Dale Murray, Mont. Expos, 1975 |
15–8 |
*Started two games, no decisions. |
|
Most Games Won by Relief Pitcher, Career
Hoyt Wilhelm (1952–72) |
124 |
Lindy McDaniel (1955–75) |
119 |
Goose Gossage (1972–94) |
115 |
Rollie Fingers (1968–85) |
107 |
Sparky Lyle (1967–82) |
99 |
Roy Face (1953–69) |
96 |
Gene Garber (1969–87) |
94 |
Kent Tekulve (1974–89) |
94 |
Mike Marshall (1967–81) |
92 |
Teams with Two Pitchers with 20 Saves, Season
Pitchers Having 20-Win Seasons and 20-Save Seasons, Career
Pitchers with 15 Saves and 15 Wins in Relief, Same Season
American League |
||
Wins |
Saves |
|
Luis Arroyo, N.Y. Yankees, 1961 |
15 |
29 |
Dick Radatz, Bost. Red Sox, 1963 |
15 |
25 |
Dick Radatz, Bost. Red Sox, 1964 |
16 |
29 |
Eddie Fisher, Chi. White Sox, 1965 |
15 |
24 |
Bill Campbell, Min. Twins, 1976 |
17 |
20 |
Tom Johnson, Min. Twins, 1977 |
16 |
15 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Wins |
Saves |
|
Jim Konstanty, Phila. Phillies, 1950 |
16 |
22 |
Joe Black, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1952 |
15 |
15 |
Ron Perranoski, L.A. Dodgers, 1963 |
16 |
21 |
Mike Marshall, L.A. Dodgers, 1974 |
15 |
21 |
Best Wins Above Replacement (WAR) by Decade (Pitchers Only)
Pre–1900 |
|
98.1 |
Kid Nichols |
89.9 |
Cy Young |
88.8 |
Tim Keefe |
85.8 |
John Clarkson |
83.3 |
Pud Galvin |
76.0 |
Jim McCormick |
73.1 |
Old Hoss Radbourn |
68.9 |
Amos Rusie |
63.6 |
Mickey Welch |
62.4 |
Bobby Mathews |
1900–09 |
|
77.4 |
Cy Young |
68.6 |
Christy Mathewson |
58.9 |
Rube Waddell |
56.9 |
Eddie Plank |
52.4 |
Vic Willis |
51.7 |
Joe McGinnity |
44.1 |
Addie Joss |
41.5 |
Jack Chesbro |
40.8 |
Mordecai Brown |
37.8 |
Noodles Hahn |
1910–19 |
|
108.5 |
Walter Johnson |
69.0 |
Pete Alexander |
48.1 |
Eddie Cicotte |
43.3 |
Hippo Vaughn |
34.7 |
Ed Walsh |
33.9 |
Slim Sallee |
32.9 |
Babe Adams |
32.4 |
Russ Ford |
31.3 |
Eddie Plank |
30.5 |
Dutch Leonard |
1920–29 |
|
50.1 |
Dazzy Vance |
48.6 |
Pete Alexander |
46.8 |
Red Faber |
45.5 |
Eddie Rommel |
45.1 |
Urban Shocker |
39.6 |
Herb Pennock |
39.5 |
Eppa Rixey |
38.4 |
Burleigh Grimes |
38.3 |
Stan Coveleski |
37.2 |
Dolf Luque |
1930–39 |
|
80.7 |
Lefty Grove |
56.5 |
Carl Hubbell |
45.5 |
Mel Harder |
43.8 |
Dizzy Dean |
43.5 |
Lefty Gomez |
43.1 |
Wes Ferrell |
38.0 |
Red Ruffing |
35.7 |
Tommy Bridges |
35.5 |
Larry French |
32.2 |
Ted Lyons |
1940–49 |
|
54.9 |
Hal Newhouser |
38.7 |
Bob Feller |
37.6 |
Dizzy Trout |
32.7 |
Harry Brecheen |
31.8 |
Dutch Leonard |
28.6 |
Mort Cooper |
28.6 |
Bucky Walters |
27.9 |
Claude Passeau |
25.6 |
Tex Hughson |
25.1 |
Rip Sewell |
1950–59 |
|
60.5 |
Robin Roberts |
57.2 |
Warren Spahn |
43.7 |
Billy Pierce |
37.4 |
Early Wynn |
33.0 |
Bob Rush |
31.5 |
Sal Maglie |
31.1 |
Johnny Antonelli |
28.2 |
Ned Garver |
26.3 |
Whitey Ford |
26.4 |
Mike Garcia |
1960–69 |
|
55.3 |
Juan Marichal |
54.3 |
Bob Gibson |
48.0 |
Sandy Koufax |
46.4 |
Jim Bunning |
44.8 |
Don Drysdale |
36.0 |
Larry Jackson |
35.3 |
Jim Maloney |
33.7 |
Dean Chance |
30.3 |
Sam McDowell |
28.8 |
Chris Short |
1970–79 |
|
67.3 |
Tom Seaver |
64.6 |
Phil Niekro |
59.3 |
Gaylord Perry |
58.2 |
Bert Blyleven |
54.5 |
Jim Palmer |
52.8 |
Fergie Jenkins |
44.8 |
Steve Carlton |
43.5 |
Wilbur Wood |
41.8 |
Nolan Ryan |
40.9 |
Rick Reuschel |
1980–89 |
|
48.4 |
Dave Stieb |
38.4 |
Bert Blyleven |
35.7 |
Roger Clemens |
35.3 |
Bob Welch |
33.3 |
Fernando Valenzuela |
33.0 |
Orel Hershiser |
32.1 |
Bret Saberhagen |
31.3 |
John Tudor |
30.7 |
Dwight Gooden |
30.6 |
Nolan Ryan |
1990–99 |
|
68.3 |
Roger Clemens |
65.4 |
Greg Maddux |
53.0 |
David Cone |
52.2 |
Randy Johnson |
48.2 |
Kevin Brown |
47.7 |
Kevin Appier |
45.1 |
Tom Glavine |
44.7 |
Chuck Finley |
42.1 |
Mike Mussina |
40.5 |
Pedro Martinez |
2000–09 |
|
51.3 |
Randy Johnson |
46.2 |
Curt Schilling |
46.2 |
Johan Santana |
45.7 |
Pedro Martinez |
45.5 |
Roy Halladay |
43.2 |
Roy Oswalt |
42.4 |
Javier Vazquez |
41.4 |
Mark Buehrle |
40.8 |
Mike Mussina |
40.3 |
Tim Hudson |
2010–18 |
|
55.9 |
Clayton Kershaw |
50.3 |
Max Scherzer |
48.6 |
Justin Verlander |
43.1 |
Chris Sale |
42.9 |
Cole Hamels |
38.8 |
Zack Greinke |
36.9 |
David Price |
33.6 |
Corey Kluber |
33.1 |
Felix Hernandez |
31.9 |
Johnny Cueto |
Pitching Miscellany
Best Winning Percentage by Decade (Min. 100 Decisions)
Pre-1900 |
|
.701 |
Bill Hoffer |
.690 |
Dave Foutz |
.688 |
Bob Caruthers |
.665 |
Larry Corcoran |
.663 |
Kid Nichols |
.650 |
Ted Lewis |
.648 |
John Clarkson |
.640 |
Lady Baldwin |
.639 |
Cy Young |
.630 |
Nig Cuppy |
1900–09 |
|
.713 |
Ed Reulbach |
.697 |
Sam Leever |
.689 |
Mordecai Brown |
.678 |
Christy Mathewson |
.636 |
Ed Walsh |
.634 |
Hooks Wiltse |
.634 |
Jack Pfiester |
.634 |
Joe McGinnity |
.633 |
Jesse Tannehill |
.631 |
Deacon Phillippe |
1910–19 |
|
.682 |
Smoky Joe Wood |
.675 |
Pete Alexander |
.663 |
Chief Bender |
.659 |
Babe Ruth |
.657 |
Eddie Plank |
.656 |
Doc Crandall |
.650 |
Walter Johnson |
.643 |
Christy Mathewson |
.621 |
Jack Coombs |
.615 |
Jeff Tesreau |
1920–29 |
|
.660 |
Ray Kremer |
.638 |
Carl Mays |
.627 |
Urban Shocker |
.626 |
Freddie Fitzsimmons |
.626 |
Lefty Grove |
.620 |
Dazzy Vance |
.615 |
Art Nehf |
.612 |
Waite Hoyt |
.611 |
Pete Alexander |
.599 |
Stan Coveleski |
1930–39 |
|
.724 |
Lefty Grove |
.706 |
Johnny Allen |
.686 |
Firpo Marberry |
.650 |
Lefty Gomez |
.648 |
Dizzy Dean |
.644 |
Carl Hubbell |
.641 |
Red Ruffing |
.634 |
Monte Pearson |
.629 |
Lon Warneke |
.602 |
Bill Lee |
1940–49 |
|
.714 |
Spud Chandler |
.640 |
Tex Hughson |
.640 |
Harry Brecheen |
.629 |
Howie Pollet |
.626 |
Mort Cooper |
.626 |
Bob Feller |
.621 |
Max Lanier |
.619 |
Schoolboy Rowe |
.613 |
Warren Spahn |
.605 |
Rip Sewell |
1950–59 |
|
.708 |
Whitey Ford |
.669 |
Allie Reynolds |
.667 |
Eddie Lopat |
.663 |
Sal Maglie |
.643 |
Vic Raschi |
.633 |
Don Newcombe |
.618 |
Bob Buhl |
.615 |
Bob Lemon |
.612 |
Early Wynn |
.607 |
Warren Spahn |
1960–69 |
|
.695 |
Sandy Koufax |
.685 |
Juan Marichal |
.673 |
Whitey Ford |
.667 |
Denny McLain |
.626 |
Jim Maloney |
.621 |
Dave McNally |
.610 |
Bob Gibson |
.596 |
Ray Culp |
.593 |
Bob Purkey |
.582 |
Dick Hall |
1970–79 |
|
.686 |
Don Gullett |
.648 |
John Candelaria |
.647 |
Pedro Borbon |
.644 |
Jim Palmer |
.638 |
Tom Seaver |
.624 |
Catfish Hunter |
.613 |
Tommy John |
.612 |
Gary Nolan |
.610 |
Clay Carroll |
.607 |
Luis Tiant |
1980–89 |
|
.719 |
Dwight Gooden |
.679 |
Roger Clemens |
.639 |
Ted Higuera |
.613 |
Ron Darling |
.612 |
John Tudor |
.607 |
Ron Guidry |
.605 |
Sid Fernandez |
.605 |
Orel Hershiser |
.605 |
Dennis Rasmussen |
.602 |
Jimmy Key |
1990–99 |
|
.682 |
Pedro Martinez |
.673 |
Mike Mussina |
.667 |
Randy Johnson |
.667 |
Greg Maddux |
.653 |
Tom Glavine |
.642 |
Kirk Rueter |
.638 |
Andy Pettitte |
.631 |
Roger Clemens |
.626 |
Jose Rijo |
.624 |
David Cone |
2000–09 |
|
.691 |
Pedro Martinez |
.682 |
Roger Clemens |
.670 |
Johan Santana |
.668 |
Roy Halladay |
.662 |
Roy Oswalt |
.650 |
Curt Schilling |
.647 |
Randy Johnson |
.643 |
Tim Hudson |
.641 |
Chris Carpenter |
.634 |
Cliff Lee |
2010–18 |
|
.714 |
Clayton Kershaw |
.691 |
Max Scherzer |
.678 |
Zack Greinke |
.662 |
David Price |
.644 |
Stephen Strasburg |
.636 |
Johnny Cueto |
.636 |
Corey Kluber |
.635 |
Justin Verlander |
.626 |
Adam Wainwright |
.624 |
Chris Sale |
Walks Plus Hits Per Inning
Best WHIP by Decade (Min. 1000 Innings)
Pre-1900 |
|
1.043 |
Monte Ward |
1.067 |
Charlie Sweeney |
1.087 |
Jim Devlin |
1.090 |
George Bradley |
1.091 |
Tommy Bond |
1.105 |
Larry Corcoran |
1.108 |
Ed Morris |
1.111 |
Will White |
1.117 |
Terry Larkin |
1.117 |
Charlie Ferguson |
1900–09 |
|
0.963 |
Addie Joss |
0.967 |
Ed Walsh |
0.984 |
Mordecai Brown |
1.000 |
Cy Young |
1.035 |
Christy Mathewson |
1.048 |
Ed Reulbach |
1.079 |
Chief Bender |
1.085 |
Frank Smith |
1.089 |
Doc White |
1.089 |
Barney Pelty |
1910–19 |
|
0.953 |
Walter Johnson |
1.04 |
Ed Walsh |
1.052 |
Pete Alexander |
1.053 |
Babe Adams |
1.08 |
Reb Russell |
1.088 |
Smoky Joe Wood |
1.095 |
Carl Mays |
1.096 |
Christy Mathewson |
1.113 |
Jeff Pfeffer |
1.121 |
Fred Toney |
1920–29 |
|
1.191 |
Pete Alexander |
1.205 |
Dazzy Vance |
1.258 |
Tommy Thomas |
1.260 |
Ray Kremer |
1.264 |
Dolf Luque |
1.267 |
Eppa Rixey |
1.268 |
Walter Johnson |
1.275 |
Urban Shocker |
1.281 |
Jesse Petty |
1.283 |
Carl Mays |
1930–39 |
|
1.118 |
Carl Hubbell |
1.193 |
Dizzy Dean |
1.226 |
Bill Swift |
1.243 |
Lefty Grove |
1.257 |
Syl Johnson |
1.261 |
Lon Warneke |
1.268 |
Red Lucas |
1.277 |
Charlie Root |
1.28 |
Ben Cantwell |
1.29 |
Curt Davis |
1940–49 |
|
1.153 |
Tiny Bonham |
1.166 |
Whit Wyatt |
1.167 |
Harry Brecheen |
1.177 |
Spud Chandler |
1.185 |
Mort Cooper |
1.194 |
Tex Hughson |
1.232 |
Curt Davis |
1.236 |
Paul Derringer |
1.245 |
Preacher Roe |
1.246 |
Dutch Leonard |
1950–59 |
|
1.129 |
Robin Roberts |
1.18 |
Warren Spahn |
1.192 |
Don Newcombe |
1.214 |
Harvey Haddix |
1.224 |
Warren Hacker |
1.232 |
Steve Gromek |
1.237 |
Billy Pierce |
1.243 |
Hoyt Wilhelm |
1.244 |
Dick Donovan |
1.245 |
Eddie Lopat |
1960–69 |
|
0.993 |
Hoyt Wilhelm |
1.005 |
Sandy Koufax |
1.045 |
Juan Marichal |
1.085 |
Ferguson Jenkins |
1.094 |
Denny McLain |
1.118 |
Don Drysdale |
1.125 |
Sonny Siebert |
1.125 |
Eddie Fisher |
1.129 |
Ralph Terry |
1.142 |
Jim Bunning |
1970–79 |
|
1.073 |
Tom Seaver |
1.106 |
Catfish Hunter |
1.108 |
Don Sutton |
1.118 |
Ferguson Jenkins |
1.141 |
Rollie Fingers |
1.142 |
Gaylord Perry |
1.142 |
Jim Palmer |
1.144 |
Frank Tanana |
1.149 |
Gary Nolan |
1.160 |
Andy Messersmith |
1980–89 |
|
1.109 |
Dwight Gooden |
1.127 |
Bret Saberhagen |
1.136 |
Roger Clemens |
1.149 |
Orel Hershiser |
1.150 |
Sid Fernandez |
1.163 |
Mario Soto |
1.172 |
Teddy Higuera |
1.177 |
Don Sutton |
1.179 |
Bryn Smith |
1.179 |
Dennis Eckersley |
1990–99 |
|
1.055 |
Greg Maddux |
1.074 |
Pedro Martinez |
1.134 |
Curt Schilling |
1.154 |
Bret Saberhagen |
1.157 |
Jose Rijo |
1.174 |
Mike Mussina |
1.176 |
Roger Clemens |
1.180 |
John Smoltz |
1.193 |
Dennis Martinez |
1.197 |
Randy Johnson |
2000–09 |
|
1.036 |
Pedro Martinez |
1.113 |
Johan Santana |
1.114 |
Randy Johnson |
1.129 |
Curt Schilling |
1.151 |
John Smoltz |
1.171 |
Roy Halladay |
1.172 |
Greg Maddux |
1.178 |
Dan Haren |
1.182 |
Jake Peavy |
1.201 |
Roger Clemens |
1.201 |
Ben Sheets |
2010–18 |
|
0.955 |
Clayton Kershaw |
1.029 |
Chris Sale |
1.070 |
Corey Kluber |
1.071 |
Max Scherzer |
1.072 |
Jacob deGrom |
1.094 |
Stephen Strasburg |
1.103 |
Masahiro Tanaka |
1.108 |
Justin Verlander |
1.108 |
Madison Bumgarner |
Most Seasons Leading League in Pitching Category
American League |
||
Seasons |
||
Games Pitched |
6 |
Firpo Marberry, 1924–26, 1928–29, and 1932 |
Complete Games |
6 |
Walter Johnson, 1910–11 and 1913–16 |
Innings Pitched |
5 |
Walter Johnson, 1910 and 1913–16 |
5 |
Bob Feller, 1939–41 and 1946–47 |
|
Games Won |
6 |
Walter Johnson, 1913–16, 1918, and 1924 |
Games Lost |
4 |
Bobo Newsom, 1934–35, 1941, and 1945 |
4 |
Pedro Ramos, 1958–61 |
|
Won–Lost Percentage |
5 |
Lefty Grove, 1929–31, 1933, and 1939 |
ERA |
9 |
Lefty Grove, 1926, 1929–32, 1935–36, and 1938–39 |
Strikeouts |
12 |
Walter Johnson, 1910, 1912–19, 1921, and 1923–24 |
Shutouts |
7 |
Walter Johnson, 1911, 1913–15, 1918–19, and 1924 |
Saves |
6 |
Firpo Marberry, 1924–26, 1928–29, and 1932 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Seasons |
||
Games Pitched |
6 |
Joe McGinnity, 1900 and 1903–07 |
Complete Games |
9 |
Warren Spahn, 1949, 1951, and 1957–63 |
Innings Pitched |
7 |
Pete Alexander, 1911–12, 1914–17, and 1920 |
Games Won |
8 |
Warren Spahn, 1949–50, 1953, and 1957–61 |
Games Lost |
4 |
Phil Niekro, 1977–80 |
Won–Lost Percentage |
3 |
Sam Leever, 1901, 1903, and 1905 |
ERA |
5 |
Christy Mathewson, 1905, 1908–09, 1911, and 1913 |
5 |
Pete Alexander, 1915–17 and 1919–20 |
|
5 |
Sandy Koufax, 1962–66 |
|
5 |
Clayton Kershaw, 2011–2014 and 2017 |
|
Strikeouts |
7 |
Dazzy Vance, 1922–28 |
Shutouts |
7 |
Pete Alexander, 1911, 1913, 1915–17, 1919, and 1921 |
Saves |
5 |
Bruce Sutter, 1979–82 and 1984 |
Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League in Pitching Category
American League |
||
Seasons |
||
Winning Percentage |
3 |
Lefty Grove, 1929–31 |
ERA |
4 |
Lefty Grove, 1929–32 |
Shutouts |
3 |
Walter Johnson, 1913–15 |
Strikeouts |
8 |
Walter Johnson, 1912–19 |
Saves |
4 |
Dan Quisenberry, 1982–85 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Seasons |
||
Winning Percentage |
3 |
Ed Reulbach, 1906–08 |
ERA |
5 |
Sandy Koufax, 1962–66 |
Shutouts |
3 |
Pete Alexander, 1915–17 |
Strikeouts |
7 |
Dazzy Vance, 1922–28 |
Saves |
4 |
Mordecai Brown, 1908–11 |
4 |
Bruce Sutter, 1979–82 |
|
4 |
Craig Kimbrel, 2011–14 |
|
Most Consecutive Scoreless Innings Pitched
American League |
||
Innings |
||
55⅔ |
Walter Johnson, 1913 Wash. Senators |
|
53 |
Jack Coombs, 1910 Phila. A’s |
|
45 |
Doc White, 1904 Chi. White Sox |
|
45 |
Cy Young, 1904 Bost. Red Sox |
|
43⅔ |
Rube Waddell, 1905 Phila. A’s |
|
42 |
Rube Foster, 1914 Bost. Red Sox |
|
National League |
||
Innings |
||
59 |
Orel Hershiser, 1988 L.A. Dodgers |
|
58⅔ |
Don Drysdale, 1968 L.A. Dodgers |
|
47 |
Bob Gibson, 1968 St.L. Cardinals |
|
45⅔ |
Zack Greinke, 2015 L.A. Dodgers |
|
45⅓ |
Carl Hubbell, 1933 N.Y. Giants |
|
45 |
Sal Maglie, 1950 N.Y. Giants |
|
Highest Career Pitching Totals by Pitchers Who Never Led League
Career Pitching Leaders Under Six Feet Tall
Games Pitched |
1119 |
John Franco (5’10’’) |
Games Won |
365 |
Pud Galvin (5’8’’) |
Games Lost |
310 |
Pud Galvin (5’8’’) |
Winning Percentage (Min. 150 Wins) |
.690 |
Whitey Ford (5’10’’) |
ERA (Min. 100 Wins) |
2.03 |
Smoky Joe Wood (5’11’’) |
Complete Games |
646 |
Pud Galvin (5’8’’) |
Innings Pitched |
6003 |
Pud Galvin (5’8’’) |
Games Started |
688 |
Pud Galvin (5’8’’) |
Strikeouts |
3154 |
Pedro Martinez (5’11’’) |
Shutouts |
69 |
Eddie Plank (5’11’’) |
Walks |
1570 |
Gus Weyhing (5’10’’) |
Saves |
424 |
John Franco (5’10’’) |
Pitching’s Triple Crown Winners (Led League in Wins, ERA, and Strikeouts, Same Season)
Most Home Runs Given Up, Season
American League |
|
50 |
Bert Blyleven, Min. Twins, 1986 (in 271 innings) |
46 |
Bert Blyleven, Min. Twins, 1987 (in 267 innings) |
44 |
Jamie Moyer, Sea. Mariners, 2004 (in 202 innings) |
43 |
Pedro Ramos, Wash. Senators, 1957 (in 231 innings) |
42 |
Denny McLain, Det. Tigers, 1966 (in 264 innings) |
41 |
Rick Helling, Tex. Rangers, 1999 (in 219 innings) |
41 |
Dylan Bundy, Balt. Orioles, 2018 (in 171 innings) |
40 |
Ralph Terry, N.Y. Yankees, 1962 (in 298 innings) |
40 |
Orlando Pena, K.C. A’s, 1964 (in 219 innings) |
40 |
Ferguson Jenkins, Tex. Rangers, 1979 (in 259 innings) |
40 |
Jack Morris, Det. Tigers, 1986 (in 267 innings) |
40 |
Shawn Boskie, Cal. Angels, 1996 (in 189 innings) |
40 |
Brad Radke, Min. Twins, 1996 (in 232 innings) |
40 |
Ramon Ortiz, Ana. Angels, 2002 (in 217 innings) |
40 |
James Shields, Chi. White Sox, 2016 (in 181 innings)* |
National League (Post-1900) |
|
48 |
Jose Lima, Hous. Astros, 2000 (in 196 innings) |
46 |
Robin Roberts, Phila. Phillies, 1956 (in 297 innings) |
46 |
Bronson Arroyo, Cin. Reds, 2011 (in 199 innings) |
43 |
Eric Milton, Phila. Phillies, 2004 (in 201 innings) |
41 |
Robin Roberts, Phila. Phillies, 1955 (in 305 innings) |
41 |
Phil Niekro, Atl. Braves, 1979 (in 229 innings) |
40 |
Robin Roberts, Phila. Phillies, 1957 (in 249 innings) |
40 |
Phil Niekro, Atl. Braves, 1979 (in 342 innings) |
40 |
Eric Milton, Cin. Reds, 2005 (in 186 innings) |
* Pitched for both the S.D. Padres (NL) and Chi. White Sox (AL), giving up 9 HRs with the Padres and 31 HRs with the White Sox. |
|
Most Home Runs Given Up, Career
522 |
Jamie Moyer (1986–91, 1993–2012) |
505 |
Robin Roberts (1948–66) |
484 |
Ferguson Jenkins (1965–83) |
482 |
Phil Niekro (1964–87) |
472 |
Don Sutton (1966–88) |
448 |
Frank Tanana (1973–93) |
439 |
Bartolo Colon (1997–) |
434 |
Warren Spahn (1942, 1946–65) |
430 |
Bert Blyleven (1970–92) |
418 |
Tim Wakefield (1992–93, 1995–2011) |
414 |
Steve Carlton (1965–88) |
411 |
Randy Johnson (1988–2009) |
407 |
David Wells (1987–2007) |
Pitchers Giving Up Most Grand Slams, Season
American League |
|
4 |
Ray Narleski, Det. Tigers, 1959 |
Mike Schooler, Sea. Mariners, 1992 |
|
J.A. Happ, Tor. Blue Jays–N.Y. Yankees, 2018 |
|
National League |
|
4 |
Tug McGraw, Phila. Phillies, 1979 |
Chan Ho Park, L.A. Dodgers, 1999 |
|
Matt Clement, S.D. Padres, 2000 |
|
Pitchers with 2000 Innings Pitched, Allowing No Grand Slams
Old Hoss Radbourn (1880–91) |
4535 |
Eddie Plank (1901–17) |
4505 |
Jim McCormick (1878–87) |
4275 |
Jim Palmer (1965–84) |
3948 |
Bobo Newsome (1934–53) |
3746 |
Herb Pennock (1912–17, 1919–34) |
3558 |
Freddie Fitzsimmons (1925–43) |
3218 |
Danny MacFayden (1927–43) |
2690 |
Hal Schumacher (1931–46) |
2479 |
Red Lucas (1926–38) |
2325 |
Harvey Haddix (1952–65) |
2235 |
Joaquin Andujar (1976–88) |
2153 |
Bob Smith (1925–36) |
2197 |
Freddy Garcia (1993–2013) |
2193 |
Mike Krukow (1977–89) |
2186 |
Mike Boddicker (1982–93) |
2110 |
Matt Cain (2005–17) |
2085 |
Gary Peters (1959–72) |
2081 |
Jack Russell (1926–40) |
2047 |
20-Game Winners Batting .300, Same Season
American League |
||
Wins |
Batting Average |
|
Clark Griffith, Chi. White Sox, 1901 |
24 |
.303 |
Cy Young, Bost. Americans, 1903 |
28 |
.321 |
Ed Killian, Det. Tigers, 1907 |
25 |
.320 |
Jack Coombs, Phila. A’s, 1911 |
29 |
.319 |
Babe Ruth, Bost. Red Sox, 1917 |
24 |
.325 |
Carl Mays, N.Y. Yankees, 1921 |
27 |
.343 |
Joe Bush, N.Y. Yankees, 1922 |
26 |
.326 |
George Uhle, Cle. Indians, 1923 |
26 |
.361 |
Joe Shaute, Cle. Indians, 1924 |
20 |
.318 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1925 |
20 |
.433 |
Ted Lyons, Chi. White Sox, 1930 |
22 |
.311 |
Wes Ferrell, Cle. Indians, 1931 |
22 |
.319 |
Schoolboy Rowe, Det. Tigers, 1934 |
24 |
.303 |
Wes Ferrell, Bost. Red Sox, 1935 |
25 |
.347 |
Red Ruffing, N.Y. Yankees, 1939 |
21 |
.307 |
Ned Garver, St.L. Browns, 1951 |
20 |
.305 |
Catfish Hunter, Oak. A’s, 1971 |
21 |
.350 |
Catfish Hunter, Oak. A’s, 1973 |
21 |
1.000 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Wins |
Batting Average |
|
Brickyard Kennedy, Bklyn. Bridegrooms, 1900 |
20 |
.301 |
Jesse Tannehill, Pitt. Pirates, 1900 |
20 |
.336 |
Claude Hendrix, Pitt. Pirates, 1912 |
24 |
.322 |
Burleigh Grimes, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1920 |
23 |
.306 |
Wilbur Cooper, Pitt. Pirates, 1924 |
20 |
.346 |
Pete Donahue, Cin. Reds, 1926 |
20 |
.311 |
Burleigh Grimes, Pitt. Pirates, 1928 |
25 |
.321 |
Curt Davis, St.L. Cardinals, 1939 |
22 |
.381 |
Bucky Walters, Cin. Reds, 1939 |
27 |
.325 |
Johnny Sain, Bost. Braves, 1947 |
21 |
.346 |
Don Newcombe, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1955 |
20 |
.359 |
Warren Spahn, Milw. Braves, 1958 |
22 |
.333 |
Don Drysdale, L.A. Dodgers, 1965 |
23 |
.300 |
Bob Gibson, St.L. Cardinals, 1970 |
23 |
.303 |
Mike Hampton, Hous. Astros, 1999 |
22 |
.311 |
Complete Games by Decade
Pre-1900 |
|
646 |
Pud Galvin |
554 |
Tim Keefe |
525 |
Mickey Welch |
525 |
Bobby Mathews |
488 |
Old Hoss Radbourn |
485 |
John Clarkson |
468 |
Tony Mullane |
466 |
Jim McCormick |
448 |
Gus Weyhing |
443 |
Kid Nichols |
418 |
Cy Young |
1900–09 |
|
337 |
Cy Young |
312 |
Vic Willis |
282 |
Christy Mathewson |
277 |
Jack Powell |
276 |
Joe McGinnity |
263 |
Eddie Plank |
258 |
George Mullin |
254 |
Bill Dinneen |
251 |
Rube Waddell |
246 |
Bill Donovan |
1910–19 |
|
327 |
Walter Johnson |
242 |
Gover C. Alexander |
193 |
Eddie Cicotte |
183 |
Hippo Vaughn |
172 |
Claude Hendrix |
167 |
Dick Rudolph |
163 |
Slim Sallee |
160 |
Ray Caldwell |
159 |
Lefty Tyler |
156 |
Hooks Dauss |
1920–29 |
|
234 |
Burleigh Grimes |
194 |
Pete Alexander |
185 |
Eppa Rixey |
182 |
George Uhle |
181 |
Red Faber |
181 |
Herb Pennock |
172 |
Dazzy Vance |
169 |
Jesse Haines |
168 |
Dolf Luque |
168 |
Urban Shocker |
1930–39 |
|
207 |
Wes Ferrell |
201 |
Red Ruffing |
197 |
Lefty Grove |
197 |
Carl Hubbell |
168 |
Ted Lyons |
163 |
Paul Derringer |
163 |
Lefty Gomez |
161 |
Larry French |
156 |
Tommy Bridges |
151 |
Dizzy Dean |
1940–49 |
|
181 |
Hal Newhouser |
155 |
Bob Feller |
153 |
Bucky Walters |
139 |
Dutch Leonard |
132 |
Rip Sewell |
132 |
Dizzy Trout |
130 |
Claude Passeau |
127 |
Jim Tobin |
120 |
Mort Cooper |
115 |
Bobo Newsom |
1950–59 |
|
237 |
Robin Roberts |
215 |
Warren Spahn |
162 |
Billy Pierce |
162 |
Early Wynn |
139 |
Bob Lemon |
125 |
Ned Garver |
116 |
Don Newcombe |
105 |
Bob Rush |
104 |
Lew Burdette |
103 |
Mike Garcia |
1960–69 |
|
197 |
Juan Marichal |
164 |
Bob Gibson |
135 |
Don Drysdale |
122 |
Sandy Koufax |
116 |
Larry Jackson |
108 |
Jim Bunning |
102 |
Jim Kaat |
95 |
Warren Spahn |
93 |
Denny McLain |
93 |
Camilo Pascual |
1970–79 |
|
197 |
Gaylord Perry |
184 |
Ferguson Jenkins |
175 |
Jim Palmer |
165 |
Steve Carlton |
164 |
Nolan Ryan |
160 |
Phil Niekro |
147 |
Tom Seaver |
145 |
Bert Blyleven |
140 |
Catfish Hunter |
133 |
Mickey Lolich |
1980–89 |
|
133 |
Jack Morris |
102 |
Fernando Valenzuela |
94 |
Bert Blyleven |
93 |
Charlie Hough |
92 |
Dave Stieb |
70 |
Mike Witt |
70 |
Mario Soto |
64 |
Bruce Hurst |
62 |
Mike Moore |
62 |
Scott McGregor |
1990–99 |
|
75 |
Greg Maddux |
65 |
Randy Johnson |
61 |
Jack McDowell |
58 |
Kevin Brown |
57 |
Roger Clemens |
57 |
Curt Schilling |
47 |
Scott Erickson |
46 |
Chuck Finley |
42 |
John Smoltz |
41 |
Terry Mulholland |
41 |
Doug Drabek |
2000–09 |
|
47 |
Roy Halladay |
36 |
Livan Hernandez |
32 |
Randy Johnson |
28 |
CC Sabathia |
26 |
Curt Schilling |
25 |
Mark Mulder |
24 |
Mark Buehrle |
23 |
Bartolo Colon |
23 |
Sidney Ponson |
23 |
Javier Vazquez |
2010–18 |
|
25 |
Clayton Kershaw |
19 |
Adam Wainwright |
18 |
Felix Hernandez |
18 |
James Shields |
18 |
Justin Verlander |
18 |
Roy Halladay |
17 |
Johnny Cueto |
17 |
Corey Kluber |
17 |
David Price |
16 |
Ervin Santana |
16 |
Cliff Lee |
Evolution of Complete Games Record
American League |
||
1901 |
Joe McGinnity, Balt. Orioles |
39 |
1902 |
Cy Young, Bost. Red Sox |
41 |
1904 |
Jack Chesbro, N.Y. Yankees |
48 |
National League (Pre-1900) |
||
1876 |
Jim Devlin, Lou. Colonels |
66 |
1879 |
Will White, Cin. Reds |
75 |
National League (Post-1899) |
||
1900 |
Pink Hawley, N.Y. Giants |
34 |
1901 |
Noodles Hahn, Cin. Reds |
41 |
1902 |
Vic Willis, Bost. Beaneaters |
45 |
Most Games Started By a Pitcher, Career
Starts |
|
815 |
Cy Young (1890–1911) |
773 |
Nolan Ryan (1968–93) |
756 |
Don Sutton (1966–88) |
740 |
Greg Maddux (1986–2008) |
716 |
Phil Niekro (1964–87) |
709 |
Steve Carlton (1965–88) |
707 |
Roger Clemens (1984–2007) |
700 |
Tommy John (1963–74, 1976–89) |
690 |
Gaylord Perry (1962–83) |
688 |
Pud Galvin (1875, 1879–92) |
685 |
Bert Blyleven (1970–92) |
682 |
Tom Glavine (1987–2008) |
666 |
Walter Johnson (1907–27) |
665 |
Warren Spahn (1942, 1946–65) |
647 |
Tom Seaver (1967–86) |
638 |
Jamie Moyer (1986–91, 1993–2010, 2012) |
625 |
Jim Kaat (1959–83) |
616 |
Frank Tanana (1973–93) |
612 |
Early Wynn (1939, 1941–44, 1946–63) |
609 |
Robin Roberts (1948–66) |
603 |
Randy Johnson (1988–2009) |
600 |
Pete Alexander (1911–30) |
Highest Percentage of Complete Games to Games Started
Pitchers Starting 20 Games in 20 Consecutive Seasons
Seasons |
Teams |
|
Nolan Ryan, 1971–92 |
22 |
N.Y. Mets (NL), 1971; Cal. Angels (AL), 1972–79; Hous. Astros (NL), 1980–88; Tex. Rangers (AL), 1989–92 |
Don Sutton, 1966–87 |
22 |
L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1966–80, 1988; Hous. Astros (NL), 1980–82; Milw. Brewers (AL), 1982–85; Oak. A’s (AL), 1985; Cal. Angels (AL), 1986–88 |
Greg Maddux, 1987–2008 |
22 |
Chi. Cubs (NL), 1987–92; Atl. Braves (NL), 1993–2003; Chi. Cubs (NL), 2004–06; L.A. Dodgers (NL), 2006; S.D. Padres (NL), 2007–08; L.A. Dodgers (NL), 2008 |
Phil Niekro, 1965–87 |
21 |
Atl. Braves (NL), 1967–83; N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1984–85; Cle. Indians (AL), 1986–87 |
Cy Young, 1891–1910 |
20 |
Cle. Spiders (NL), 1891–98; St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1899–1900; Bost. Americans (AL), 1901–08; Cle. Naps (AL), 1909–11; Bost. Rustlers (NL), 1911 |
Tom Seaver, 1967–86 |
20 |
N.Y. Mets (NL), 1967–77, 1983; Cin. Reds (NL), 1977–82; Chi. White Sox (AL), 1984–86; Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1986 |
Roger Clemens, 1986–2005 |
20 |
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1986–96; Tor. Blue Jays (AL), 1997–98; N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1999–2003; Hous. Astros (NL), 2004–05 |
Tom Glavine, 1988–2007 |
20 |
Atl. Braves (NL), 1988–2002; N.Y. Mets (NL), 2003–07 |
Evolution of Record for Most Games Pitched in a Season
American League |
||
1901 |
Joe McGinnity, Balt. Orioles |
48 |
1904 |
Jack Chesbro, N.Y. Yankees |
55 |
1907 |
Ed Walsh, Chi. White Sox |
56 |
1908 |
Ed Walsh, Chi. White Sox |
66 |
1953 |
Ellis Kinder, Bost. Red Sox |
69 |
1960 |
Mike Fornieles, Bost. Red Sox |
70 |
1963 |
Stu Miller, Balt. Orioles |
71 |
1964 |
John Wyatt, K.C. A’s |
81 |
1965 |
Eddie Fisher, Chi. White Sox |
82 |
1968 |
Wilbur Wood, Chi. White Sox |
88 |
1979 |
Mike Marshall, Min. Twins |
90 |
National League (Pre-1900) |
||
1876 |
Jim Devlin, Lou. Colonels |
68 |
1879 |
Will White, Cin. Reds |
76 |
National League (Post-1899) |
||
1900 |
Bill Carrick, N.Y. Giants |
45 |
1902 |
Vic Willis, Bost. Beaneaters |
51 |
1903 |
Joe McGinnity, N.Y. Giants |
55 |
1908 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants |
56 |
1942 |
Ace Adams, N.Y. Giants |
61 |
1943 |
Ace Adams, N.Y. Giants |
70 |
1950 |
Jim Konstanty, Phila. Phillies |
74 |
1965 |
Ted Abernathy, Chi. Cubs |
84 |
1969 |
Wayne Granger, Cin. Reds |
90 |
1973 |
Mike Marshall, Mont. Expos |
92 |
1974 |
Mike Marshall, L.A. Dodgers |
106 |
Evolution of Innings Pitched Record
American League |
||
1901 |
Joe McGinnity, Balt. Orioles |
382 |
1902 |
Cy Young, Bost. Americans |
385 |
1904 |
Jack Chesbro, N.Y. Highlanders |
455 |
1908 |
Ed Walsh, Chi. White Sox |
464 |
National League (Pre-1900) |
||
1876 |
Jim Devlin, Lou. Colonels |
622 |
1879 |
Will White, Cin. Reds |
680 |
1900 |
Joe McGinnity, Bklyn. Bridegrooms |
343 |
1901 |
Noodles Hahn, Cin. Reds |
375 |
1902 |
Vic Willis, Bost. Beaneaters |
410 |
1903 |
Joe McGinnity, N.Y. Giants |
434 |
Most Quality Starts, Season
American League |
|
39 |
Ed Walsh, Chi. White Sox, 1908 |
34 |
Denny McLain, Det. Tigers, 1968 |
34 |
Gaylord Perry, Cle. Indians, 1972 |
33 |
Frank Smith, Chi. White Sox, 1909 |
33 |
Wilbur Wood, Chi. White Sox, 1971 |
32 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1910 and 1912 |
32 |
Bob Feller, Cle. Indians, 1946 |
31 |
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1914 |
31 |
Dave McNally, Balt. Orioles, 1968 |
31 |
Wilbur Wood, Chi. White Sox, 1972 |
National League |
|
37 |
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants, 1908 |
35 |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies, 1916 |
35 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, 1966 |
34 |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies, 1917 |
33 |
George McQuillan, Phila. Phillies, 1908 |
33 |
Pete Alexander, Phila. Phillies, 1915 |
33 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, 1965 |
32 |
Dwight Gooden, N.Y. Mets, 1985 |
32 |
Mike Scott, Hous. Astros, 1986 |
31 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, 1963 |
31 |
Claude Osteen, L.A. Dodgers, 1965 |
31 |
Tom Seaver, N.Y. Mets, 1971 |
31 |
Steve Carlton, Phila. Phillies, 1972 |
Most Quality Starts, Career
513 |
Walter Johnson (1907–27) |
483 |
Don Sutton (1966–88) |
481 |
Nolan Ryan (1966, 1968–93) |
480 |
Greg Maddux (1986–2008) |
465 |
Roger Clemens (1984–2007) |
456 |
Gaylord Perry (1962–83) |
454 |
Tom Seaver (1967–86) |
447 |
Steve Carlton (1965–88) |
442 |
Phil Niekro (1964–87) |
436 |
Tom Glavine (1987–2008) |
435 |
Pete Alexander (1911–30) |
431 |
Tommy John (1963–74, 1976–89) |
429 |
Bert Blyleven (1970–90, 1992) |
426 |
Warren Spahn (1942, 1946–65) |
404 |
Randy Johnson (1988–2009) |
Most Wild Pitches, Season (Since 1900)
American League |
|
26 |
Juan Guzman, 1993 Tor. Blue Jays |
25 |
A.J. Burnett, 2011 N.Y. Yankees |
24 |
Jack Morris, 1987 Det. Tigers |
23 |
Tim Leary, 1990 N.Y. Yankees |
National League |
|
30 |
Red Ames, 1905 N.Y. Giants |
27 |
Tony Cloninger, 1966 Atl. Braves |
26 |
Larry Cheney, 1914 Chi. Cubs |
23 |
Christy Mathewson, 1901 N.Y. Giants |
23 |
Matt Clement, 2000 S.D. Padres |
Last Legal Spitball Pitchers
American League |
|
Doc Ayers |
(1913–21) |
Ray Caldwell |
(1910–21) |
Stan Coveleski |
(1912–28) |
Urban Faber |
(1914–33) |
Hub Leonard* |
(1913–25) |
Jack Quinn |
(1909–33) |
Allan Russell |
(1915–25) |
Urban Shocker |
(1916–28) |
Allan Sothoron |
(1914–26) |
National League |
|
Bill Doak |
(1912–29) |
Phil Douglas |
(1912–22) |
Dana Fillingim |
(1915–25) |
Ray Fisher |
(1910–20) |
Marvin Goodwin |
(1916–25) |
Burleigh Grimes |
(1916–34) |
Claude Hendrix |
(1911–20) |
Clarence Mitchell* |
(1911–32) |
Dick Rudolph |
(1910–27) |
*Left-hander. |
|
Left-Handed Pitchers Appearing in More Than 700 Games, Career
Jesse Orosco (1979, 1981–2003) |
1252 |
Mike Stanton (1989–2007) |
1158 |
John Franco (1984–2005) |
1119 |
Dan Plesac (1986–2003) |
1064 |
Eddie Guardado (1993–2009) |
908 |
Arthur Rhodes (1991–2011) |
900 |
Sparky Lyle (1967–82) |
899 |
Jim Kaat (1959–83) |
898 |
Paul Assenmacher (1986–99) |
884 |
Mike Myers (1995–2007) |
883 |
Alan Embree (1992–2009) |
882 |
Billy Wagner (1995–2010) |
853 |
Javier Lopez (2003–16) |
839 |
Tug McGraw (1965–84) |
824 |
Rick Honeycutt (1977–97) |
797 |
Steve Kline (1997–2007) |
796 |
Buddy Groom (1992–2005) |
786 |
Jeremy Affeldt (2002–15) |
774 |
Darren Oliver (1993–2004, 2006–13) |
766 |
Darold Knowles (1965–80) |
765 |
Mark Guthrie (1989–2003) |
765 |
Kenny Rogers (1989–2008) |
762 |
Tommy John (1963–74, 1976–89) |
760 |
Warren Spahn (1942, 1946–65) |
750 |
Matt Thornton (2004–16) |
748 |
Tom Burgmeier (1968–84) |
745 |
Gary Lavelle (1974–87) |
745 |
Willie Hernandez (1977–89) |
744 |
Steve Carlton (1965–88) |
741 |
Ron Perranoski (1961–73) |
737 |
Randy Myers (1985–98) |
728 |
Jeff Fassero (1991–2006) |
720 |
Dave Righetti (1979–95) |
718 |
Ron Villone (1995–2009) |
717 |
Pitchers Who Have Stolen Home
American League
Frank Owen, Chi. White Sox (vs. Wash. Senators), Aug. 2, 1904
Bill Donovan, Det. Tigers (vs. Cle. Indians), May 7, 1906
Frank Owen, Chi. White Sox (vs. St.L. Browns), Apr. 27, 1908
Ed Walsh, Chi. White Sox (vs. N.Y. Yankees), June 13, 1908
Ed Walsh, Chi. White Sox (vs. St.L. Browns), June 2, 1909
Eddie Plank, Phila. A’s (vs. Chi. White Sox), Aug. 30, 1909
Jack Warhop, N.Y. Yankees (vs. Chi. White Sox), Aug. 27, 1910
Jack Warhop, N.Y. Yankees (vs. St.L. Browns), July 12, 1912
Red Faber, Chi. White Sox (vs. Phila. A’s), July 14, 1915
Reb Russell, Chi. White Sox (vs. Bost. Red Sox), Aug. 7, 1916
Babe Ruth, Bost. Red Sox (vs. St.L. Browns), Aug. 24, 1918
Dickie Kerr, Chi. White Sox (vs. N.Y. Yankees), July 8, 1921
Red Faber, Chi. White Sox (vs. St.L. Browns), Apr. 23, 1923
George Mogridge, Wash. Senators (vs. Chi. White Sox), Aug. 15, 1923
Joe Haynes, Chi. White Sox (vs. St.L. Browns), Sept. 17, 1944
Fred Hutchinson, Det. Tigers (vs. St.L. Browns), Aug. 29, 1947
Harry Dorish, St.L. Browns (vs. Wash. Senators), June 2, 1950
National League (Post-1900)
John Menafee, Chi. Cubs (vs. Bklyn. Dodgers), July 15, 1902
Joe McGinnity, N.Y. Giants (vs. Bklyn. Dodgers), Aug. 8, 1903
Joe McGinnity, N.Y. Giants (vs. Bost. Beaneaters), Apr. 29, 1904
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants (vs. Bost. Rustlers), Sept. 12, 1911
Leon Ames, N.Y. Giants (vs. Bklyn. Dodgers), May 22, 1912
Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants (vs. Bost. Braves), June 28, 1912
Slim Sallee, N.Y. Giants (vs. St.L. Cardinals), July 22, 1913
Sherry Smith, Bklyn. Dodgers (vs. N.Y. Giants), Apr. 16, 1916
Tom Seaton, Chi. Cubs (vs. Cin. Reds), June 23, 1916
Bob Steele, N.Y. Giants (vs. St.L. Cardinals), July 26, 1918
Hippo Vaughn, Chi. Cubs (vs. N.Y. Giants), Aug. 9, 1919
Dutch Reuther, Cin. Reds (vs. Chi. Cubs), Sept. 3, 1919
Jesse Barnes, N.Y. Giants (vs. St.L. Cardinals), July 27, 1920
Dutch Reuther, Bklyn. Dodgers (vs. N.Y. Giants), May 4, 1921
Johnny Vander Meer, Cin. Reds (vs. N.Y. Giants), Sept. 23, 1943
Bucky Walters, Cin. Reds (vs. Pitt. Pirates), Apr. 20, 1946
Don Newcombe, Bklyn. Dodgers (vs. Pitt. Pirates), May 26, 1955
Curt Simmons, St.L. Cardinals (vs. Phila. Phillies), Sept. 1, 1963
Pascual Perez, Atl. Braves (vs. S.F. Giants). Sept. 7, 1984
Rick Sutcliffe, Chi. Cubs (vs. Phila. Phillies), July 29, 1988
Kevin Ritz, Colo. Rockies (vs. S.D. Padres), June 5, 1997
Darren Dreifort, L.A. Dodgers (vs. Tex. Rangers), June 12, 2001