Greatest Pitchers by Decade – Baseball Classics DiamondCast

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Join us as we take a fascinating journey through Major League Baseball history, spotlighting the most dominant pitchers of each decade from 1901 through 2019. This Baseball Classics podcast dives into the legends who redefined pitching, including iconic names like Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson, Sandy Koufax, Greg Maddux, and Clayton Kershaw.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The evolution of pitching dominance and criteria for "Best Pitcher of the Decade."
• Key stats that defined these players' excellence, including wins, ERA, strikeouts, and shutouts.
• Legendary moments, from Walter Johnson’s overpowering fastball to Sandy Koufax’s masterful curveball.
• Discover which pitchers were the most dominant across all of these MLB eras.
• Honorable mentions for each decade, showcasing the depth of talent across MLB history.
• Find out what was the one thing they all had in common to master each decade!

If you're a baseball history enthusiast or curious about the art of pitching, this episode is packed with insights and stories that celebrate the greatness of the mound masters who shaped the game. Get ready to relive the golden eras of baseball through the eyes of its greatest pitchers!