While I agree with most of what you’ve said, particularly about the under-appreciated players such as Spahn and Frank Robinson, I don’t believe Ryan is overrated in the slightest...you may have omitted a few more stats that the flame-thrower accumulated;
Nolan Ryan and Sandy Koufax are the only two pitchers inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame who had more strikeouts than innings pitched.
Nolan Ryan is the only Major League Baseball player to have his number retired by at least three different teams: the Angels, Astros, and Rangers (not counting Jackie Robinson whose number was retired by Major League Baseball for every team).
Nolan Ryan is the all-time leader in no-hitters with seven, three more than any other pitcher. He is tied with Bob Feller for most one-hitters, with twelve. Ryan also pitched eighteen two-hitters.
Maybe lesser acknowledged pitchers deserve more accolades from those who know the game...but 27-season Ryan was in a league of his own. Just one man’s opinion.
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