Cole Hamels
The 2008 NLCS & World Series Most Valuable Player, Cole Hamels’ 163 wins and 2,560 strikeouts fall just short of the Hall of Fame.
Read More > Clayton Kershaw
Each year from 2011-2017 former MVP Clayton Kershaw finished in the top 5 in Cy Young Award balloting, winning three & finishing 2nd twice.
Read More >Tommy Bridges
Tommy Bridges debuted in 1930 and still ranks in the top 5 in Tiger franchise history in WAR (3rd), shutouts (3rd), strikeouts (5th), and complete games (5th).
Read More >Bill Doak
Only Bob Gibson has more shutouts for the Cardinals than Spittin’ Bill Doak who forever changed the way baseball gloves were designed and used.
Read More >Virgil Trucks
Two of Virgil Trucks’ 5 wins in 1952 were no-hitters; the two-time All Star won 177 games, led the AL shutouts twice, and was world champ in ’45.
Read More >Monty Stratton
Jimmy Stewart portrayed Monty Stratton in 1949’s “The Stratton Story” that won the Academy Award for Best Writing, Motion Picture Story.
Read More >Carl Erskine
From 1949-56 Carl Erskine threw 2 no hitters, pitched in 5 World Series and set a post-season record by striking out 14 Yankees in 1953.
Read More >Ace Adams
All-star reliever Ace Adams had a 1.84 ERA in 1942 & tied the modern NL record for appearances by a pitcher; the next year he broke the MLB mark.
Read More >Mel Harder
In 1999 Mel Harder gained 75% of the Vets Committee vote for the Hall. Two other players received more votes & Harder was denied per the day’s rules.
Read More >Johnny Vander Meer
Four-time All Star Johnny Vander Meer threw his second consecutive no-hitter in New York’s first Major League night game on June 15, 1938.
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