Nolan Ryan is widely considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. He began his career with the New York Mets in 1966 and went on to play for the California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. Throughout his 27-year career, Ryan amassed an impressive list of accomplishments, including:

• Eight no-hitters, the most in MLB history
• Over 5,700 strikeouts, the most all-time
• A career earned run average (ERA) of 3.19, considered very low for a pitcher with a long career
• He was an All-Star 8 times
• He won the National League strikeout title 8 times,
• He was also the all-star game MVP in 1989

In addition to his impressive statistics, Ryan was known for his incredible durability, having thrown over 200 innings in a season 12 times. He was also a fierce competitor, earning the nickname "The Ryan Express" for his powerful fastball and intense determination on the mound. Ryan was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest pitchers of all time.