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Here’s the list that started it all, sparking debate about the greatest hurlers in the history of baseball.
The author, baseball historian, and former Hall of Fame employee analyzes and ranks the 100 greatest pitchers. Beyond the typical names of Walter Johnson and Tom Seaver, you’ll encounter characters like Dizzy Dean and Zack Greinke.
Using a formula to rate pitchers based on career, peak, prime, and postseason success, Dan Holmes arrives at a refreshing list of the greatest hurlers. But this book goes beyond the numbers, it’s not a boring data dump of advanced metrics.
Ballplayers: The Pitchers is a fascinating narrative of the best players to ever toe the rubber. From 19th century legends to negro league stars to modern aces, this book covers every pitcher you probably rooted for.
Entries include Clayton Kershaw, Justin Verlander, Satchel Paige, Nolan Ryan, Gaylord Perry, Eddie Cicotte, Warren Spahn, Andy Pettitte, Roger Clemens, Johan Santana, Pete Alexander, Jacob deGrom, Chris Sale, and many more.
Read about Wes Ferrell, who was a better player than his Hall of Fame brother, and who had arguably the worse temper in the history of the game.
Learn about the masterful excellence of King Felix Hernandez, who captivated Seattle fans so much that he sold out his starts for years.
Be introduced to the enigmatic Curt Davis, a lumberjack-turned-pitcher who outpitched the greatest pitchers of the 1930s and 1940s.
Extra bonus: biographic entries of more than 20 pitchers who just missed the top 100.
Dan Holmes is the author of several books on baseball. He formerly worked for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Major League Baseball. He writes about baseball for several outlets, including BASEBALLEGG.COM
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