#9
of 25
Christy Mathewson
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Christy Mathewson dominated the Deadball Era with precision. He won 373 games with strong run prevention. Mathewson’s postseason record includes multiple shutouts. His 135 ERA+ reflects dominance over contemporaries. He relied on control and movement rather than velocity. Mathewson adapted across rule changes. He consistently led the league in wins and ERA. His composure in big moments elevated his reputation. He pitched enormous innings with sustained quality. Mathewson stands among early legends.
Career Numbers
373-188
W-L
2.13
ERA
2,507
K
4,788.2
IP
435
CG
79
SHO
29
SV
Christy Mathewson at No. 9
On Top 25 Starting Pitchers in History of MLB Baseball, Christy Mathewson sits at number 9 of 25. The career card for Christy Mathewson shows a 373-188 record, a 2.13 ERA and 2,507 strikeouts. It also counts 29 saves. The Explore section links Christy Mathewson's debut decade, the 1900s, and other players born in USA. Tom Seaver is ranked just above at 8; Clayton Kershaw follows at 10. The order reflects the list's own criteria, set out in its introduction; the statistics are the site's standard career totals.