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Jan 31, 2011 · Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Nolan Ryan. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr. (born January 31, 1947), nicknamed "the Ryan Express", is an American former professional baseball pitcher and sports executive. Over a record 27-year playing career in Major League Baseball (MLB), Ryan pitched for the New York Mets , California Angels , Houston Astros , and Texas Rangers .
Nolan Ryan Bio. Fullname: Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr. Nickname: Ryan Express; Born: 1/31/1947 in Refugio, TX; Draft: 1965, New York Mets, Round: 12, Overall Pick: 226; High School: Alvin, Alvin, TX; Debut: 9/11/1966; Hall of Fame: 1999
Jan 30, 2023 · The flamethrowing right-hander was a statistical marvel, with more strikeouts (5,714) and walks (2,795) than any other pitcher in history, seven no-hitters and 324 wins. He was also a physical anomaly, pitching at a high level into his mid-40s.
Two-time National League MVP Dale Murphy called Nolan Ryan “the only pitcher you start thinking about two days before you face him.” Ryan’s career lasted a record-tying 27 seasons, and his fabled fastball never seemed to wane.
Nolan Ryan. Position: Starting Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-2, 170lb (188cm, 77kg) Born: January 31, 1947 in Refugio, TX us. Draft: Drafted by the New York Mets in the 12th round of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from Alvin HS (Alvin, TX). High School: Alvin HS (Alvin, TX) Last Game: September 22, 1993 (Age 46-234d)
Feb 5, 2018 · Ryan is baseball's all-time leader in perhaps a dozen categories, some obviously tied to his strikeout genius, others less so. Ryan gave up fewer hits per inning pitched than anyone with 1,000 or more innings -- 6.6 hits per nine innings. The league hit .204 against Ryan, that too is the record, at least since we have been able to keep the records.
Apr 2, 2014 · Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan established records with his 5,714 strikeouts and seven no-hitters during his 27-year Major League Baseball career.
Jul 21, 2022 · A Hall of Fame pitcher that still owns 51 major-league records — according to the film’s count — Ryan has a legend that easily fills his native Texas, but to some of his on-screen...
Jun 5, 2024 · Nolan Ryan (born January 31, 1947, Refugio, Texas, U.S.) is an American professional right-handed baseball pitcher who in 1983 became the first pitcher to surpass Walter Johnson’s record of 3,508 career strikeouts, set in 1927. Ryan retired in 1993 at age 46 with a record 5,714 strikeouts.
