Description:
(One of the Best MLB Pitchers of All Time)
Popularly nicknamed, ‘The Ryan Express’, Nolan Ryan is the holder of a world record for pitching the fastest baseball, which was documented at 100.9 miles per hour. He made his mark as an excellent ‘power-pitcher’ of his time and was ranked as the '24th best pitcher of all time'. He also made it to the 41st position on 'The Sporting News' list of 'the 100 Greatest Baseball Players'. Born in Texas, Ryan began playing baseball at the age of nine for the Alvin Little League. After he graduated from school, he was selected for The New York Mets team. He also received military training and graduated from the Army Reserve obligation. After he officially retired from baseball, he pursued business and retired as the chief executive officer of the Texas Rangers. He also played for the California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. He is the only baseball major league player to hold his number with three teams - the California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. He is an inductee of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Birthday
January 31, 1947 (Aquarius)
Born In
United States
Alternative names
Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr., The Ryan Express
Height
188 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Ruth Holdorff
Parents
Lynn Nolan Ryan Sr.
Martha Lee Hancock Ryan
Children
Reese Ryan, Reid Ryan, Wendy Ryan
What is Nolan Ryan's career strikeout record?
Nolan Ryan holds the MLB record for career strikeouts with 5,714 strikeouts.
How many no-hitters did Nolan Ryan pitch in his career?
Nolan Ryan pitched a total of seven no-hitters during his career, which is a record in Major League Baseball.
What team did Nolan Ryan pitch for when he threw his seventh no-hitter?
Nolan Ryan pitched his seventh no-hitter on May 1, 1991, while playing for the Texas Rangers.
How many times did Nolan Ryan win the Cy Young Award?
Nolan Ryan won the Cy Young Award only once in his career, in 1973 while playing for the California Angels.
What is the nickname often associated with Nolan Ryan due to his powerful pitching style?
Nolan Ryan is often referred to as "The Ryan Express" due to his exceptional speed and power on the mound.
