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NOLAN RYAN: BaseballNolan Ryan Baseball HOF Pitcher
Born January 31, 1947, in Refugio, Texas, was Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher Nolan Ryan. This legend was an eight-time MLB All-Star, won the ERA title twice, and was on the World Series Champion New York Mets of 1969. Ryan also took the mound for the California Angels, Houston Astros, and the Texas Rangers during his 27-year career in the Bigs.
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Baseball's Express Train with a 100 MPH Fastball
Ryan's dominance began early. With a seemingly effortless 100 MPH fastball, he struck out batters by the dozen, shattering records along the way. He holds the all-time strikeout record by a staggering margin, leaving baseball legends like Walter Johnson and Sandy Koufax in his dust. He even threw seven no-hitters, feats of sustained focus and pure velocity that etched his name into baseball lore.
Nolan Ryan's career boasts a smorgasbord of accomplishments that solidify his place among baseball's all-time greats. Here are some key highlights:
Strikeout King:
-Holds the all-time record for strikeouts (5,714), nearly 840 more than runner-up Randy Johnson.
-Had 7 seasons with 300+ strikeouts, tied for the most with Randy Johnson.
Holds the single-season record for strikeouts in the modern era (383 in 1973).
No-Hit Hero:
-Threw a record 7 no-hitters, including a record 6 during his Texas Rangers tenure.
-His final no-hitter at age 46 remains the oldest player to achieve the feat.
-Played for a record 27 seasons, appearing in Major League games in four different decades.
Won 324 games, placing him 52nd on the all-time list.
-Pitched 5,386 innings, ranking 5th all-time.
Other notable achievements:
-Won 2 MVP awards (1981 Astros, 1987 Rangers)
Led the league in hits allowed 12 times, a dubious but impressive record
-Had 6 seasons with 200+ strikeouts, tied for 5th most all-time
-Threw 222 complete games, 7th most all-time
But Ryan was more than just a flamethrower. He was a master technician, developing a devastating cutter and learning to harness his raw power with age. He became a student of the game, adapting his approach and outsmarting hitters even as his fastball lost a few ticks. This dedication resulted in longevity unseen in modern pitching, making him the only player to appear in Major League Baseball games in four different decades.
Nolan Ryan's legacy isn't just about a record-breaking fastball; it's about a career built on passion, intelligence, and an unending love for the game. He pushed the boundaries of what was possible on the mound, proving that raw talent and relentless dedication could carve a path to baseball immortality. His story is a timeless reminder that sometimes, the best things in life come wrapped in a 100 MPH fastball.
May 14 Numbers
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May 11 Numbers
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