Best Pitchers In the Baseball Hall of Fame

Lefty had a great career, here now is his 1994 Hall of Fame Plaque: Extremely focused competitor with complete dedication to excellence. Thrived on mound by physically and mentally challenging himself off the field. Out pitch was hard, hitting slider, 329 victories second only to Spahn among lefties and 4,136 strikeouts. Exceeded only by Ryan. Shares N.L. record with 19 strikeouts in game. Six 20 win seasons. Only hurler to win 4 Cy Young Awards
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Steve is a legend and a private man. In game 6 of the 1980 World Series, knowing that the Phillies we're finally going to win their first World Championship, he went to the trainer's room and not celebrate with his team on the field, but that was Steve being Steve.
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He was simply the man who nearly singlehandely brought the Mets the 1969 World Championship. He got (prior to 2019) the most votes to get to the Hall of Fame ever and its highest percentage (prior to 2019). Here's his 1992 Hall of Fame Plaque: Franchise power pitcher who transformed Mets from lovable losers into formidable foes, won 311 games over 20 seasons set N.L. career record for strikeouts by RHP (3,272), and modern record for lowest ERA (2.73). Whiffed 200 or more N.L. record 10 times (19 in a single game) N.L rookie of the year, 1967 and 3-time Cy Young awardee. No-Hit Cards in 1978. Tom Terrific "The Franchise"
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It took a while but Here's his 2011 Hall of Fame Plaque: Determined, durable and fun-loving Dutchman who baffled big-league batters with a cruel and knee-buckling breaking ball. Pitched 22 Major League seasons, recording 287 career wins, 242 complete games, 4,970 innings pitched and an astounding 60 career shutouts, recordrd 3,701 strikeouts. third most ALL-Time when he retired, fanned at least 200 batters eight times, A two-time World Series champion with the 1979 Pirates and 1987 Twins, posted a 5-1 record in 8 Post Season Games.
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Not a flashy pitcher, not a prima donna pitcher, he just does his thing and he always deliver when the game is on the line here's his 1998 Hall of Fame Plaque: A stalwart on the mound for 23 Major League seasons, his impressive pitching record includes 324 victories, 3,574 strikeouts and a 3.26 ERA. Strikeout total is fifth best ALL-Time, while win total ranks tied for 12th. Did not miss a turn in the starting rotation due to injury and illness. Consistency and model control led to 15 or more wins in 12 seasons and 100 or more strikeouts 21 times. The right-hander pitched in four World Series and was named to four ALL-Star Teams.
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The class of 1936 included Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Honus Wagner and this man Walter Johnson, here's his Hall of Fame Plaque: Conceded to be fastest ball pitcher in history of game. Won 414 games with losing team behind him many years. Holder of strike out and shut out records.
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Regardless of which team he plays, he was one of the best talented pitchers of all time, here's his 1991 Hall of Fame Plaque: Achieved pitchers' magic numbers with 314 wins and 3,534 strikeouts. Playing mind games with hitters through array of rituals on mound was part of his arsenal. 20-game winner 5 times with lifetime ERA of 3.11. No-hit Cards for Giants 9/17/1968. Outstanding competitor. Only Cy Young winner in both leagues.
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Arguably the most famous knuckleball pitcher of all time, here's his 1997 Hall of Fame Plaque: Preeminent knuckleball pitcher whose out-pitch baffled hitters and led to 3,342 strikeouts, 8th on ALL-Time list career record of 318-274 with a 3.35 ERA placed him 14th in victories with winning percentage significantly higher than those teams for whom he pitched. Tied with Cy Young for most seasons, 200 or more innings pitched (19) and led league four times in that department. No-hit San Diego, August 5, 1973, won five Gold Gloves and named to five ALL-Star Teams.
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No doubt, he was the main pitcher of the miracle 1964 Cardinals team and then that 1967 Cardinals team, so good he was profiled on his 1967 season for the long gone TV series Magic Years In Sports. Here's his 1981 Hall of Fame Plaque: five-time 20-game winner. His 3,117 strikeouts made him only 2nd pitcher to reach 3,000. First to fan 200 or more in a season 9 times. Set N.L. mark with 1.12 ERA in 1968. Hurling 15 shutouts, twice World Series MVP, setting records for consecutive victories (7), consecutive complete games (8), and strikeouts in a game (17) and a series (35). Voted N.L. MVP in 1968 and Cy Young Award in 1968 and 1970. Won nine Gold Glove Awards.
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One year after the class of '36, Cy Young became the next pitcher to go to the Hall, here's his 1937 Hall of Fame Plaque:Only pitcher in first hundred years of baseball to win 500 games. Among his 511 victories we're 3 no-hit shutouts. Pitched Perfect game May 5, 1904. No opposing batsman reaching first base.
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Alexander became such a popular figure, that a movie (The Pride of St. Louis) about his life was seen in movie theaters and it starred someone who would one day become President of the United States. Here's his 1938 Hall of Fame Plaque: Great National League pitcher for two decades with Phillies, Cubs and Cardinals starting in 1911. Won 1926 World Championship for Cardinals by strikikng out Lazzeri with bases full in final crisis at Yankee Stadium.
Footnote: Alexander also pitched in the 1915 World Series with The Phillies, but when he left that team, the Phillies never recover and it would be until 1950 that The Phillies would be back in the World Series.
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He's truly the Greatest Pitcher the Giants franchise ever had, but don't take my word on it. Here's what Hall of Famer Roger Bresnaham said about him: "There is no doubt but that Mathewson was the greatest pitcher of all Time. He was the prefect pitcher... He had all kinds of stuff and he knew just when to use it". He was the workhorse of Giants teams that won five pennants and a World Series form 1904-1913. In 4 seasons he won 30 games or more and in 13 seasons he won 20 games or more. Truly the World Series' first great pitching hero.
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Also in the Hall in 1939 besides Lou Gehrig and Charles Radbourn is this man Candy Cummings, here's his Hall of Fame Plaque: Pitched first curveball in baseball, history. Invented curve as amateur ace of Brooklyn stars in 1867; Ended long career as Hartford pitcher in National League's first year 1876.
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The first Great New York Yankee, not Babe Ruth. Here's his 1946 Hall of Fame Plaque: Famed pitcher who led both leagues in percentage - National League in 1902; American League in 1904, served with Pittsburgh N.L. And the New York and Boston A.L. Won 41 games in 1904 and during big league career compiled 192 victories while losing only 128.
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Washington D.C. was his home to play baseball, here's his 1946 Hall of Fame Plaque: Associated with Major League Baseball for more than 50 years as a pitcher, manager and executive. Served as a member of the Chicago and Cincinnati teams in the N.L., and the Chicago, New York and Washington clubs in the A.L. Compiled more than 200 victories as a pitcher, manager of the Cincinnati N.L. and Chicago, New York and Washington A.L. teams for 20 years.
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Why Carl's in the Hall of Fame, The Fadeaway pitch, amazingly, the tall Lincolnesque left hander did not deliver his first screwgie to a major leaguer until age 25, thanks to the perception among coaches and managers that the pitch required an unnatural twisting motion that would destroy his arm. But Hubbell, who was blessed with exceptionally long and flexible wrists, refused to give in to cynics and rode his so-called gimmick pitch all the way to the Hall of Fame.
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In the same year that Lou Gehrig was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, here's his 1939 Hall of Fame Plaque: Greatest of all 19th Century pitchers. Winning 1884 pennant for Providence, Radbourn pitched last 27 games of season, won 26, won 3 straight in World Series.
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The Chairman of the Board and here's his 1974 Hall of Fame Plaque: Posted best winning percentage (.690) among twentieth century pitchers with 200 or more decisions, had 236 victories and 106 losses. Lifetime earned run average 2.75. Paced A.L. in victories and winning pct. three times and in earned-run average and shutouts twice. Won Cy Young Award in 1961, set World Series standards for games pitched, 22; Innings, 146; wins, 10; and strikeouts; 94, and with 33 two thirds consecutive scoreless innings.
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In 1946, this Iron Man made it to the Hall of Fame, here's his plaque: Distinguished as the pitcher who hurled two games on one day the most times, did this on five occasions, won both games three times. Played with Baltimore, Brooklyn, and New York teams in N.L. and Baltimore in A.L. Gained more than 200 victories during career, recorded 20 or more victories seven times. In two successive seasons won at least 30 games.
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One of baseball's early 20th century greats, here's his 1946 Hall of Fame Plaque: One of greatest left handed pitchers of Major Leagues. Never pitched for a Minor League team, going from Gettysburgh college to the Philadelphia A.L. team with which he served from 1901 through 1914. Member of St. Louis F.L. in 1915 and St. Louis A.L in 1916-17, one of few pitchers to win more than 300 games in big leagues. In eight of 17 seasons, won 20 or more games.
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A legend gone too soon, here's his 1946 Hall of Fame Plaque: Colorful lefthanded pitcher who was in both leagues, both who gained fame as a member of the Philadelphia A.L. Team. Won more than 20 games in first four seasons with that club and compiled more than 200 victories during Major League career, was noted for his strikeout achievements.
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Bullet Bob was truly the pitcher The Indians need to compete with the best in the American League. Jim Hagan said "Feller was the fastest pitcher I've ever seen, and he had the best curveball I've ever seen". On October 2, 1938 came a game no one will ever forget, The Detroit Tigers' Hank Greenberg needed just 2 home runs to tie Babe Ruth's 60 home runs in one season, BUT Feller had other ideas, and with the newsreel cameras we're rolling so was Feller who strucked out 18 Tigers (then a MLB recoed) and denied Greenberg's place in history and Feller instead made histroy.
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This is what the Baltimore Orioles we're and they will be again, winning. One of its greats is right here, here's Jim Palmer 1990 Hall of Fame Plaque: Hard-kicking, smooth-throwing symbol of Baltimore's six championship teams of 1960s, 70s and 80s. Impressive numbers include 268 wins with .638 pct. eight 20-win seasons, 2.86 ERA and no grand slams allowed over entire 19-year career. Intensity was trademark of 3-time CY Young Winner, who combined strength, intelligence, competitiveness and consistency to become Orioles' all-time winningest hurler.
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In the dead ball era, Ed was one of the best pitchers ever, here's his 1946 Hall of Fame Plaque: Outstanding right handed pitcher of Chicago, A.L. from 1904 to 1916. Won 40 games in 1908 and won two games in the 1906 World Series, twice pitched and won two games in one day, allowing only one run in doubleheader in Boston on Sept. 29, 1908. Finishing big league pitching career with Boston N.L. in 1917.
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