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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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.
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Nolan Ryan
A lively look at Nolan Ryan’s career, stats, records, teams, playing style, and life off the field after baseball.
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Roki Sasaki
A factual profile of Roki Sasaki, from Iwate and NPB history to the Dodgers, his pitching style, personal story and key stats.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s story from Okayama to the Dodgers, including his Orix dominance, Team Japan titles, contract, style, and life off the field.
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Paul Skenes
Paul Skenes went from Air Force and LSU star to No. 1 pick and Pirates ace, powered by a 100 mph fastball and rare poise.
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Gerrit Cole
Gerrit Cole’s career story, from UCLA and the Pirates to Houston, the Yankees, Cy Young honors, strikeout records, and life off the field.
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Shohei Ohtani
A lively, factual look at Shohei Ohtani’s rise from Iwate to MLB stardom, including Japan, the Angels, the Dodgers, MVPs and more.