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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.
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.
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.
Jan 30, 2023 · There's never been another pitcher quite like Nolan Ryan. 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.
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
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.
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.
Jan 30, 2022 · Ryan recorded his fifth career no-hitter, breaking a tie with Koufax to move into the No. 1 spot on the all-time list, by throttling the Dodgers, 5-0. He walked three and struck out 11 while earning the distinction of being the third player to throw a no-hitter in both leagues.
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 co-stars...
Jul 21, 2022 · There is a moment that comes at the end of “Facing Nolan,” a highly engaging examination of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, where viewers are given a graphical look at the 51 career records...
