7 The Evolution of Dominant Pitching

As the game progressed, pitching progressed at a breakneck pace with velocity to match. Two of the best pitchers of all-time are Nolan Ryan and Tom Seaver were known for an exceptional array of pitches that had the ability to be thrown in any combination with great accuracy. These two pitchers along with many others began a dominant run on in which pitching success overtook hitting as the most prolific aspects of the game. The pitching revolution birthed modern dominance by pitchers such as Justin Verlander and Clayton Kershaw.