#6
of 25
Lefty Grove
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Lefty Grove was the premier left-handed pitcher of his era. He led the league in ERA nine times. Grove combined high strikeout totals with elite run prevention. His 148 career ERA+ ranks among the best ever. He dominated both the 1920s and 1930s offensive environments. Grove pitched for powerhouse teams yet remained individually elite. He consistently outperformed strong competition. His peak seasons were overwhelming by league standards. He maintained effectiveness into his late 30s. Grove’s statistical dominance earns his elite ranking.
Career Numbers
300-141
W-L
3.06
ERA
2,266
K
3,940.2
IP
298
CG
35
SHO
55
SV
Lefty Grove at No. 6
On Top 25 Starting Pitchers in History of MLB Baseball, Lefty Grove sits at number 6 of 25. The career card for Lefty Grove shows a 300-141 record, a 3.06 ERA and 2,266 strikeouts. It also counts 55 saves. Lefty Grove debuted in the 1920s, and the Explore links below open that decade's page and the list of players born in USA. Randy Johnson is ranked just above at 5; Cy Young follows at 7. 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.