Pitchers
This page collects profiles of pitchers, including Shohei Ohtani, Gerrit Cole and Paul Skenes. Each one covers where the player is from, the teams and competitions in the career, and the key numbers.
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Spencer Strider
A factual Spencer Strider profile, from Clemson and the draft to his Braves breakout, strikeout records, pitching style and No. 99 story.
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Tarik Skubal
From overlooked college arm to Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal built his career with strikeouts, Detroit success, and a move to the Dodgers.
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Zack Wheeler
Zack Wheeler’s story runs from Georgia prospect to Mets starter to Phillies ace, with Tommy John surgery, October runs and a record extension.
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Chris Sale
Chris Sale’s career story, from Florida Gulf Coast to the White Sox, Red Sox and Braves, with his strikeouts, injuries, World Series and Cy Young run.
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Justin Verlander
A lively look at Justin Verlander’s rise from Virginia phenom to Tigers and Astros ace, with awards, no-hitters, titles and family life.
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Max Scherzer
A lively look at Max Scherzer’s career, from Missouri to multiple World Series titles, 3,500-plus strikeouts and life off the field.
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Clayton Kershaw
A factual Clayton Kershaw profile, from Dallas phenom to Dodgers ace, with career stats, awards, World Series title and family life.
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Hideo Nomo
A factual profile of Hideo Nomo, from Osaka and NPB stardom to Dodgers fame, two MLB no-hitters and a career that changed baseball.
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Satchel Paige
A lively look at Satchel Paige’s career, from Mobile and the Negro Leagues to Cleveland, the Hall of Fame, and his famous MLB return.
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Sandy Koufax
A factual Sandy Koufax profile, from Brooklyn beginnings to Dodgers dominance, four no-hitters, World Series glory and early retirement.