#8
of 25
Tom Seaver
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Tom Seaver anchored a franchise with elite sustained dominance. He won three Cy Young Awards in a competitive era. Seaver combined strikeout ability with command. His 127 ERA+ reflects long-term excellence. He surpassed 3,600 strikeouts during a lower-strikeout era. Seaver carried heavy workloads consistently. He delivered in postseason opportunities. His mechanics and preparation set standards. He adapted to evolving offensive environments. Seaver remains one of the most complete modern aces.
Career Numbers
311-205
W-L
2.86
ERA
3,640
K
4,782.2
IP
231
CG
61
SHO
1
SV
Tom Seaver at No. 8
This slide covers number 8 of 25 in Top 25 Starting Pitchers in History of MLB Baseball: Tom Seaver. Tom Seaver's pitching line on the card: 311 wins, a 2.86 ERA, 3,640 strikeouts. It also counts 1 saves. The Explore section links Tom Seaver's debut decade, the 1960s, and other players born in USA. Cy Young is ranked just above at 7; Christy Mathewson follows at 9. The order reflects the list's own criteria, set out in its introduction; the statistics are the site's standard career totals.