Born April 14, 1966, in San Angelo, Texas, was Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, Greg Maddux. Maddux won 18 Gold Gloves, four Cy Young Awards, four ERA titles, was an eight-time All-Star, and on the the 1995 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves. The legendary pitcher had a career 3.16 ERA, with 355 victories on the mound and 3371 strike outs to his credit.
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Greg Maddux The "Professor" on the Mound
Greg Maddux, nicknamed "Mad Dog" and "the Professor," was a masterclass in pitching strategy over his 23-year MLB career. Though he never dominated with strikeouts, his pinpoint control and cunning earned him 355 wins, 8th all-time.
-Path to the Big Leagues
Per Baseball Reference Maddux was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 2nd round of the 1984 MLB June Amateur Baseball Draft out of Valley High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. He made his MLB debut on September 2, 1986 against the Houston Astros and became a fixture on the Cubs staff the following season appearing in 30 games.
-Pinpoint control and dominance:
Maddux wasn't a flamethrower, but his accuracy and ability to locate his pitches frustrated batters. He won four Cy Young Awards in a row (1992-1995), a feat only matched by Randy Johnson.
-Atlanta Braves Era: His most successful stretch came with the Atlanta Braves (1993-2003). They won the National League West title every year during his tenure, reaching the World Series three times and winning it in 1995.
-Accolades and Longevity:
A stellar defensive player, Maddux holds the record for most Gold Glove Awards by a pitcher (18). He was an All-Star eight times and led the league in starts a record seven times. Remarkably durable, he only spent 15 days on the disabled list throughout his career.
-Career Highlights:
While never reaching 20 wins in a season more than twice, Maddux consistently piled up wins with a remarkable 18 seasons of at least 15 wins. He also holds the record for most seasons leading the league in games started (7).
Greg Maddux retired in 2008 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014. He's remembered as one of the smartest and most effective pitchers ever to play the game.
-Summary of Greg Maddux Career
Greg Maddux career sketch by the Society for American Baseball Research. Originally drafted in 1984 by the Chicago Cubs, Maddux won 18 Gold Gloves, four Cy Young Awards, four ERA titles, was an eight-time All-Star, and was on the 1995 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves. Born April 14, 1966 and inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, he is one of the top MLB players to have worn the Number 31 Jersey.
-Path to the Big Leagues
Per Baseball Reference Maddux was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 2nd round of the 1984 MLB June Amateur Baseball Draft out of Valley High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. He made his MLB debut on September 2, 1986 against the Houston Astros and became a fixture on the Cubs staff the following season appearing in 30 games.
-Pinpoint control and dominance:
Maddux wasn't a flamethrower, but his accuracy and ability to locate his pitches frustrated batters. He won four Cy Young Awards in a row (1992-1995), a feat only matched by Randy Johnson.
-Atlanta Braves Era: His most successful stretch came with the Atlanta Braves (1993-2003). They won the National League West title every year during his tenure, reaching the World Series three times and winning it in 1995.
-Accolades and Longevity:
A stellar defensive player, Maddux holds the record for most Gold Glove Awards by a pitcher (18). He was an All-Star eight times and led the league in starts a record seven times. Remarkably durable, he only spent 15 days on the disabled list throughout his career.
-Career Highlights:
While never reaching 20 wins in a season more than twice, Maddux consistently piled up wins with a remarkable 18 seasons of at least 15 wins. He also holds the record for most seasons leading the league in games started (7).
Greg Maddux retired in 2008 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014. He's remembered as one of the smartest and most effective pitchers ever to play the game.
-Summary of Greg Maddux Career
Greg Maddux career sketch by the Society for American Baseball Research. Originally drafted in 1984 by the Chicago Cubs, Maddux won 18 Gold Gloves, four Cy Young Awards, four ERA titles, was an eight-time All-Star, and was on the 1995 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves. Born April 14, 1966 and inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, he is one of the top MLB players to have worn the Number 31 Jersey.
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The life and career of pitcher Greg Maddux from MLB.com
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