#19
of 25
Fergie Jenkins
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Fergie Jenkins combined control and durability in the 1960s and 1970s. He surpassed 3,000 strikeouts with elite command. Jenkins walked very few hitters relative to his era. His 115 ERA+ reflects strong sustained performance. He posted multiple 20-win seasons. Jenkins carried heavy inning totals year after year. He adapted across leagues and teams. His peak seasons were Cy Young caliber. Jenkins limited self-inflicted damage. He remains one of the most efficient long-career aces.
Career Numbers
284-226
W-L
3.34
ERA
3,192
K
4,500.2
IP
267
CG
49
SHO
7
SV
Fergie Jenkins at No. 19
On Top 25 Starting Pitchers in History of MLB Baseball, Fergie Jenkins sits at number 19 of 25. Fergie Jenkins's pitching line on the card: 284 wins, a 3.34 ERA, 3,192 strikeouts. It also counts 7 saves. The Explore section links Fergie Jenkins's debut decade, the 1960s, and other players born in CAN. Grover Cleveland Alexander is ranked just above at 18 while Roy Halladay follows at 20. The ranking and the write-up above it are the list's editorial judgment; the career numbers come from the same tables as the player pages.