Randy Johnson stands out as an iconic figure whose contributions to America’s pastime are unparalleled. Known as “The Big Unit,” Johnson’s towering 6-foot-10-inch frame and formidable skills on the mound have not only intimidated opponents but also solidified his legacy as one of Major League Baseball’s all-time greatest pitchers.
Observers insist Dick Redding could throw a baseball at least as fast as Walter Johnson. Yet, the color of his skin kept him from proving it in the white major leagues.
Here are the 10 best pitchers of the 19th century
In this blog post, we’re going back in time to take a look at some of Major League Baseball’s best pitchers ever—the ones whose names will always be associated with excellence when it comes to the art of pitching
Babe Ruth left his mark on the game like no other. He was an overgrown kid, an ungovernable force who swept his way through the sporting world, dominating headlines every year after he became a Yankee until his death nearly three decades later.
We pick the best baseball player born every year since 1861.
We evaluate the 10-person ballot for the Early Days Baseball Hall of Fame election.
The 20 greatest players in the history of the Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Braves, and Boston Braves.
Usually when teams form a talented outfield they patch it together with young players. But the St. Louis Browns built their famous outfield in the 1920s from
The greatest players in the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Be ready for lumber and old-time pitchers.
This is part of a series on the greatest players in the history of a franchise based on the advanced statistic called WAR (Wins Above Replacement). First
Remember how intimidating Randy Johnson was on the pitching mound? Well, Frank Howard was that mirror image in the batters’ box. Howard was a 6-7, 225 pound
A few years ago I penned a list article about the New York Yankees top players ranked according to WAR (Wins Above Replacement). I stated at the
I don’t know nearly enough about the “guts” of WAR to know whether it’s great, good, bad, pitiful, or somewhere in between. This IS NOT an article
It’s surprisingly difficult to select the greatest pitcher in the history of the Cincinnati Reds.
2020 October 17, 2020, at Petco Park, San DiegoTampa Bay Rays vs. Houston AstrosAL Championship Series Game SevenAt Stake: Spot in World Series The Rays eliminated the
When Juan Marichal stepped on the mound for the first time as a big leaguer, it was the first major league game he had ever seen. Nine innings later, he had made one of the most spectacular debuts in baseball history, and launched a career that would land him in Cooperstown.