There haven’t been many pitchers in MLB history that have reached the 300-win plateau. The marker is one of the more illustrious milestones that can be hit, but one that’s become harder to hit thanks to changes to the game. But, how many 300-win pitchers are there in MLB history? Let’s take a look.
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MLB Pitchers With At Least 300 Wins
Twenty-four pitchers have won at least 300 games in their MLB career. Here’s a look at the list:
- Cy Young
- Walter Johnson
- Grover Alexander
- Christy Mathewson
- Pud Galvin
- Warren Spahn
- Kid Nichols
- Greg Maddux
- Roger Clemens
- Tim Keefe
- Steve Carlton
- John Clarkson
- Eddie Plank
- Nolan Ryan
- Don Sutton
- Phil Niekro
- Gaylord Perry
- Tom Seaver
- Old Hoss Radbourn
- Mickey Welch
- Tom Glavine
- Randy Johnson
- Lefty Grove
- Early Wynn
Cy Young won 511 games in his career, by far the most in MLB history. The second-most is 417, a number achieved by legendary hurler Walter Johnson.
The most recent name to be added to this list was LHP Randy Johnson. The “Big Unit” won his 300th career game with the Giants in 2009.
Traditionally, pitchers who win at least 300 games are considered obvious candidates for the Baseball Hall of Fame. However, this list may not grow much soon thanks to modern-day trends.
Thanks to the institution of hard pitch limits and the liberal use of relievers in today’s game, it’s hard to envision pitchers coming close to 300. However, there is one active pitcher that could.
As of the end of 2023, the active pitcher that’s closest to the marker is Justin Verlander. The 40-year-old Verlander sat at 257 as of 11/1/2023.
Note: Only regular season numbers are included in this list.