#12
of 25
Sandy Koufax
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Sandy Koufax produced one of the greatest short peaks in pitching history. From 1962 to 1966, he was virtually unhittable. He won three Cy Young Awards during that stretch. Koufax led the league in strikeouts four times. His ERA dominance redefined left-handed power pitching. Injuries shortened his career but not his impact. He threw multiple no-hitters including a perfect game. Koufax excelled in postseason play. His peak run prevention is historically elite. He remains the ultimate example of peak-over-longevity greatness.
Career Numbers
165-87
W-L
2.76
ERA
2,396
K
2,324.1
IP
137
CG
40
SHO
9
SV
Sandy Koufax at No. 12
Sandy Koufax is ranked 12 of 25 on the Top 25 Starting Pitchers in History of MLB Baseball list. Sandy Koufax's pitching line on the card: 165 wins, a 2.76 ERA, 2,396 strikeouts. It also counts 9 saves. Sandy Koufax debuted in the 1950s, and the Explore links below open that decade's page and the list of players born in USA. Bob Gibson is ranked just above at 11; Steve Carlton follows at 13. The order reflects the list's own criteria, set out in its introduction; the statistics are the site's standard career totals.