Does Randy Johnson have a World Series ring?
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Asked by: Deepak Kumar
A five-time Cy Young Award winner, the 46-year-old Johnson accomplished just about everything in his remarkable career that a player hopes for in baseball. He owns a World Series ring and co-MVP honors, and was a 10-time All-Star.
Did Randy Johnson win a World Series with the Yankees?
Along with teammate Curt Schilling, Johnson was one of two World Series Most Valuable Players in 2001; in the Series, Johnson won three games and led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a World Series victory over the New York Yankees in the fourth season of the team’s existence.
| Randy Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Strikeouts | 4,875 |
| Teams | |
What team did Randy Johnson win a World Series with?
Randy Johnson
| Randy Johnson Randy Johnson World Series Pitching Stats | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Team | W |
| 2001 | Diamondbacks | 3 |
| Career | W | |
| 1 Year | 3 | |
What year did Randy Johnson win the World Series?
The ultimate triumph came in 2001 when Johnson was 21-6 in the regular season, then posted a 3-0 record in the World Series – sharing the Most Valuable Player honors with Curt Schilling and leading Arizona to a seven-game series win over the Yankees.
Who is better Nolan Ryan or Randy Johnson?
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Johnson didn’t reach the 1,000-strikeout plateau in his career until 44 days before his 30th birthday. Ryan got to 1,000 when he was 26 years, 153 days old. Both men pitched until they were 46. Johnson finished with 4,875 strikeouts, 839 behind Ryan’s 5,714.
Did Randy Johnson throw a no hitter?
Randy Johnson
He’s also one of only five pitchers to throw no-hitters in both leagues. His first came as a member of the Mariners on June 2nd, 1990 in a game against Detroit. Despite walking six Tigers, Johnson held them without a hit and was able to celebrate afterward.
What age did Randy Johnson retire?
46-year-old
A five-time Cy Young Award winner, the 46-year-old Johnson accomplished just about everything in his remarkable career that a player hopes for in baseball. He owns a World Series ring and co-MVP honors, and was a 10-time All-Star.
How fast can Randy Johnson pitch?
102 MPH
Randy Johnson: 102 MPH
It’s not surprising that Randy Johnson recorded a pitch of 102 MPH, but what is surprising is that this was the fastest pitch recorded of Johnson’s career and it came at age 40. Johnson’s blazing pitch was recorded in 2004 while he was starting for the Arizona Diamonbacks.
Who is the best pitcher of all time?
However, his career K/BB ratio leaves something to be desired, and he never got much of a chance to pitch in the postseason.
- Cy Young (1890-1911)
- Pedro Martinez (1992-2009) …
- Sandy Koufax (1955-1966) …
- Clayton Kershaw (2008-Present) …
- Roger Clemens (1984-2007) …
- Greg Maddux (1986-2008) …
- Bob Gibson (1959-1975) …
Was Nolan Ryan a starting pitcher?
In the 1968 season, Ryan returned to the major leagues, where he stayed until his retirement in 1993. Ryan was unable to crack the Mets’ pitching rotation, led by Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman. Ryan was used more as a reliever and spot starter by the 1969 Mets.
Who has the fifth most steals in MLB history?
Single-game stolen base leaders (5 or more)
| Player | SB | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Cole | 5 | Cleveland Indians |
| Damian Jackson | 5 | San Diego Padres |
| Eric Young | 5 | Chicago Cubs |
| Kenny Lofton | 5 | Cleveland Indians |
What pitcher has the fastest fastball?
Fastest pitch ever thrown
As a result, Aroldis Chapman is credited with throwing the fastest pitch in MLB history. On Sept. 24, 2010, Chapman made MLB history. Then a rookie relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, the fireballer unleashed a fastball clocked at 105.1 mph by PITCH/fx.
What’s the longest home run ever hit?
582 Feet
Joey Meyer 582 Feet (1987)
The longest ever verified home run didn’t happen in the MLB, it happened in the Triple-A. In 1987, Joey Meyer, playing for the Triple-A Denver Zephyrs, launched this ball astonishing 582 feet home run. Joey Meyer’s home run is the longest homer ever recorded on video.
Who is the hardest throwing pitcher of all time?
Fastest recorded pitches, since 2008
- Aroldis Chapman: 105.2 mph (7/22/16)
- Aroldis Chapman: 105.1 mph (7/22/16)
- Aroldis Chapman: 105.1 mph (8/2/16)
- Aroldis Chapman: 105.1 mph (7/18/16)
- Aroldis Chapman: 105.0 mph (7/23/16)
- Jordan Hicks: 105.0 mph (5/20/18)
- Jordan Hicks: 105.0 mph (5/20/18)
Who has hit the most home runs?
Career Leaders & Records for Home Runs
| Rank | Player (yrs, age) | Home Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Barry Bonds (22) | 762 |
| 2. | Henry Aaron+ (23) | 755 |
| 3. | Babe Ruth+ (22) | 714 |
| 4. | Alex Rodriguez (22) | 696 |
Has anyone ever hit a 600 foot home run?
No estimate has ever been given for its length, although it is safe to say it was easily over 500 feet, and may have approached 600 feet. A tremendous blast by any standards. In a single game Mantle hit two homers that were longer than most major league players hit in a career!
Is JD Martinez a Hall of Famer?
He was a two-time All-Sunshine State Conference baseball player. In 2014, Martinez was inducted into the NSU Sharks Hall of Fame.
