J.R. Richard
J.R. Richard broke Tom Seaver’s NL single-season record for most strikeouts by a right-handed pitcher in ’78, then extended it to 313 Ks in ’79.
Read More > Freddie Fitzsimmons
Freddie Fitzsimmons won 217 games while pitching in the hitters’ era of the 1920s and 30s; he posted 16 or more wins in seven different seasons.
Read More >El Roy Face
Three-time saves leader Roy Face was first pitcher to record two 20-saves seasons; he has the highest single-season winning percentage in MLB history.
Read More >Bill Spaceman Lee
Known for his eccentricities, Bill Spaceman Lee holds the Boston franchise record for most appearances by a LHP; he’s in the Red Sox Hall of Fame.
Read More >Claude Passeau
Four-time All Star Claude Passeau twirled a one-hitter in Game 3 of the 1945 World Series; the Cubs waited 71 years for a Fall Classic return.
Read More >Dutch Leonard
Five-time All Star Dutch Leonard won 191 major league games & 53 in the minors; he was the winning pitcher vs. the Yankees on July 4, 1939 – Lou Gehrig Day.
Read More >Bud Fowler
The first acknowledged African-American pro player, Hall of Famer Bud Fowler began playing in the decade immediately following the Civil War.
Read More >Nap Rucker
The first lefty in Dodger franchise history to throw a no-hitter, Nap Rucker holds the Brooklyn records for strikeouts in a game & shutouts in a career.
Read More >Ralph Branca
Best known for giving up Bobby Thomson’s Shot Heard ’round the World, Ralph Branca was a three-time All Star for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Read More >Wilbur Wood
The Sporting News’ Pitcher of the Year in 1972, four-time 20-game winner Wilbur Wood led all MLB pitchers in victories from 1971-1974.
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