Here are the top 10 active pitchers in terms of wins (with age in parenthesis):
1. Justin Verlander (39) 231
2. Zack Greinke (38) 219
3. Max Scherzer (37) 195
4. Clayton Kershaw (34) 189
Adam Wainwright (40) 189
6. David Price (36) 155 L
7. Johnny Cueto (36) 135
8. Madison Bumgarner (32) 129
9. Gerrit Cole (31) 121
10. Lance Lynn (35) 115
Notice the dropoff after Wainwright.
The highest number of wins among pitchers under 30? Aaron Nola with -- 68.
The 300 win era is over. As is the 3000 strikeout era. The 200 win and 2000 strikeout thresholds are even questionable as requisite credentials.
The Hall will have to adjust unless it chooses to become a "hitters only" place.
That's why guys like Wainwright have a chance.
Last edited by sreader3; 05-21-2022 at 05:53 PM.
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