DETROIT – 1992: Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners pitches during an MLB game against the Detroit Tigers at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Michigan during the 1992 season. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
There have been so many incredible pitchers in MLB history, and many of them fit the bill of being electric. Narrowing this list down was no easy task. Did we miss anyone? Is there someone on the list that shouldn’t be here? Let us know!
15. Tom Seaver:
(Original Caption) The New York Mets’ pitcher Tom Seaver is shown pitching during the opening day game at Shea Stadium against the Philadelphia Phillies.
“Tom Terrific” 3 Cy Young Awards and 311 lifetime wins
14. Walter Johnson
CIRCA 1900: Pichter Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators poses for a portrait circa 1900. (Photo by The Stanley Weston Archive/Getty Images)
” The Big Train” 477 Wins and a 2.17 lifetime ERA
13. Max Scherzer
ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 18: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals throws a fifth inning pitch against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on April 18, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
3 Cy Young Awards
12. Lee Smith
UNDATED: Lee Smith #46 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch during a game. Lee Smith played for the Chicago Cubs from 1980-1987. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)
478 saves and 7x All-Star
11. Billy Wagner
ST. LOUIS – APRIL 14: Billy Wagner #13 of the Houston Astros pitches during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on April 14, 1997 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Astros defeated the Cardinals 4-2. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Best LH closer in history
10. Dennis Eckersely
American professional baseball player Dennis Eckersley, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, pitches from the mound during a game, September 1978. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)
“Eck” 390 saves AFTER beginning his career as a starting pitcher
9. Bob Feller
(Original Caption) USA: Bob Feller, Cleveland Indians pitcher.
“Rapid Robert” Would have been higher on the list of not for WWII taking years off his career
8. Mariano Rivera
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 1996: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees pitching to the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the 1996 World Series on October 22, 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)
657 saves and 5 World Series Rings
7. Rich Gossage
BRONX, NY – OCTOBER 1981: Rich “Goose” Gossage of the New York Yankees pitching during Game 2 of the 1981 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 21, 1981 in the Bronx, New York. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)
“Goose” 310 saves and 9x All-Star
6. Pedro Martinez
1 Mar 1998: Pitcher Pedro Martinez #45 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the Red Sox”s 11-2 win over the Minnesota Twins during Spring Training at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Florida. Mandatory Credit: David Seelig /Allsport
Was virtually unhittable from 1997-2003
5. Aroldis Chapman
PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 2: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates on October 2, 2015 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
7x All-Star and has over 1000K’s
4. Bob Gibson
Bob Gibson is one of the greatest baseball players of all time, accumulating a career record of 251-174, 2.91 ERA, plus a two-time Cy Young Award winner (1968, 1970).
Had a 1.12 ERA in 1968
3. Roger Clemens
BOSTON, MA – CIRCA 1988: Roger Clemens #21 of the Boston Red Sox poses for this portrait prior to the start of a Major League Baseball game circa 1988 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Clemens played for the Red Sox from 1884-96. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
“The Rocket” 7 Cy Young Awards
2. Randy Johnson
4875 Ks
1. Nolan Ryan
ARLINGTON, TX: Nolan Ryan #34 of the Texas Rangers pitches during a game at Arlington Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Ryan pitched for the Rangers from 1989-93. (Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
