Early Days and Underdog Success (1890-1900):

✦ Started his career in 1890, pitching for various teams before settling with the Cleveland Spiders in 1898.

✦ Defied expectations by leading the league in wins three times despite playing for subpar teams, showcasing his early potential.
Boston's Ace and Triple Crown Glory (1901-1909):

✦ Joined the Boston Red Sox in 1901 and immediately flourished, winning a pitching
• Triple Crown (leading the league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts).

Became a cornerstone of the Red Sox, pitching two complete games and securing crucial victories in their first-ever World Series win in 1903.

✦ Continued dominance with 5 wins in the 1904 World Series and even threw the first perfect game of the 20th century in 1904, etching his name in baseball history.

League Hopping and Continued Excellence (1910-1911):

✦ Briefly played for the Cleveland Indians and Boston Braves before retiring in 1911.

✦ Maintained impressive statistics throughout his career, boasting a .659 winning percentage and 7,356 career innings pitched, both records that still stand today.

Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young. Young produced the most wins in MLB history with 511. He pitched for the Cleveland Spiders, St Louis Perfectos, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Americans, Cleveland Naps, and the Boston Rustlers during his 22-year career.