Greg Maddux

San Diego Padres — No. 30
Starting Pitcher
Born: April 14, 1966 (1966-04-14) (age 42) San Angelo, Texas
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
Major League Baseball debut
September 3, 1986 for the Chicago Cubs
Selected MLB statistics (through May 11, 2008)
Win-Loss	350-217
Earned Run Average	3. In Baseball or Softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the Pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. San Angelo is a city in and the County seat of Tom Green County, Texas, United States. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) A win is a Statistic in Major League Baseball credited to the Pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when his team last took the lead In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched 12
Strikeouts	3,299
Teams
Chicago Cubs (1986-1992, 2004-2006) Atlanta Braves (1993-2003) Los Angeles Dodgers (2006) San Diego Padres (2007-present)

Gregory Alan Maddux (born April 14, 1966) is a pitcher for the San Diego Padres. In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Mets over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Ray Knight, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2 Pat Borders, MVP Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. In Baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the Pitcher's mound toward the Catcher to begin each play with the goal of The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 He was the first pitcher in Major League history to win the Cy Young Award for four consecutive years (1992-1995), during which he had a 75-29 record with a 1. In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National 98 ERA while allowing less than one runner per inning. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched Maddux is the only pitcher in MLB history to win 15 games in 17 consecutive seasons. ^[1] In addition, he has been awarded a record seventeen Gold Gloves. For the award given to amateur boxers see Golden Gloves. In American Baseball, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to A superb control pitcher, Maddux won more games during the 1990s than any other pitcher. A control pitcher is a Pitcher who succeeds mostly by using accurate pitches as oppose to a Power pitcher who relies on velocity

Contents 1 Early life 2 Professional career 2.1 Chicago Cubs (1986-1992) 2.2 Atlanta Braves (1993-2003) 2.3 Back With The Cubs (2004-2006) 2.4 Los Angeles Dodgers (2006) 2.5 San Diego Padres (2007-present) 3 Talents and accomplishments 3.1 Career statistics 4 See also 5 References 6 External links

Early life

Greg Maddux was born in San Angelo, Texas, but spent much of his childhood in Madrid, Spain, where the United States Air Force had stationed his father. San Angelo is a city in and the County seat of Tom Green County, Texas, United States. Madrid (pronounced in English in Spanish and colloquially in Spain) is the Capital and largest city of Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. ^[2] His father exposed him to baseball at a rather young age, and kindled his passion for the sport. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Upon his return to Las Vegas, Nevada, Maddux and his brother Mike trained under the supervision of Rusty Medar, a former scout from the majors. Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally ^[2] Medar preached the value of movement and location above velocity, and advised throwing softer when in a jam instead of harder; Maddux would later say, "I believed it. I don't know why. I just did. " Though Medar died before Maddux graduated from Valley High School in Las Vegas, he instilled a firm foundation that would anchor Maddux’s future career. For schools of the same name see Valley High School Valley High School ( VHS) is a Public school that also offers two widely recognized Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally ^[3] Maddux currently lives in the same community.

Mike Maddux was drafted in 1982. Michael Ausley Maddux (born August 27, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio) older brother of Greg Maddux, was a Major League Baseball When scouts came to observe the older Maddux brother, their father Dave told them, "You will be back later for the little one. " Despite having a successful high school career, Maddux did not receive many athletic scholarship offers to play collegiate baseball. An athletic scholarship is a form of Scholarship to attend a College or University awarded to an individual based predominantly on his or her ability to College ( Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an Educational Institution. ^[4] This prompted Maddux to declare eligibility for 1984 amateur MLB Draft after graduation. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Some teams were underwhelmed by Maddux's skinny build, but Cubs scout Doug Mapson saw past the unimpressive physique. Mapson wrote a glowing review that read in part, "I really believe this boy would be the number one player in the country if only he looked a bit more physical. "

Professional career

Chicago Cubs (1986-1992)

Maddux was drafted in the second round of the 1984 amateur draft by the Chicago Cubs, and made his Major League debut in September 1986; at the time, he was the youngest player in the majors. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over San Diego Padres (4-1 Alan Trammell, MVP The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Mets over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Ray Knight, MVP Oddly, his first appearance in a major league game was as a pinch runner in the 17th inning against the Houston Astros. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Maddux then pitched in the 18th inning, allowing a home run to Billy Hatcher and taking the loss. William Augustus Hatcher (born October 4 1960 in Williams Arizona) is a former left and Center fielder in Major League Baseball His first start, five days later, was a complete game win. In his fifth and final start of 1986, Maddux defeated his older brother, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mike Maddux, marking the first time rookie brothers had ever pitched against each other. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Michael Ausley Maddux (born August 27, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio) older brother of Greg Maddux, was a Major League Baseball Mike Maddux was well used to his younger brother's competitive spirit, saying of their youth, "If Greg couldn't win, he didn't want to play, plain and simple. "^[5]

In 1987, his first full season in the majors, Greg Maddux struggled to a disappointing 6-14 record and 5. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over St 61 ERA. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched But he flourished in 1988, finishing 18-8 with a 3. See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers 18 ERA. This began a streak of 17 straight seasons in which Maddux recorded 15 or more wins, the longest such streak in history. Cy Young ranks second with 15 straight 15-win seasons. Denton True "Cy" Young (March 29 1867 – November 4 1955 was an American Baseball player who pitched for five different major league A highlight of his 1988 season came on May 11, when he threw a three-hit, 10-inning shutout against the Padres.

Maddux established himself as the Cubs' ace in 1989, winning 19 games, including a September game at Montreal's Olympic Stadium that clinched the Cubs' second-ever National League Eastern Division championship. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants (4-0 Dave Stewart, Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The Olympic Stadium (Stade olympique is a Multi-purpose stadium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada built as the main venue for the 1976 The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Manager Don Zimmer tabbed him to start Game One of the National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants. Donald William Zimmer (born January 17, 1931 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former Infielder, manager, and a coach in Major League The National League Championship Series was played between the National League West champion San Francisco Giants and the National League East The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. It was a rough postseason debut for Maddux. He allowed eight runs and was relieved after surrendering Will Clark's grand slam home run with 2 outs in the fourth. William Nuschler Clark Jr (born March 13 1964 in) is a former First baseman in Major League Baseball best known for his play with the Maddux believed that just before the grand slam, Clark was able to read Maddux's lips during a conference at the mound between Maddux and Zimmer. Since that incident, Maddux has always covered his mouth with his glove during conversations on the mound. Maddux took a no-decision in Game Four.

After consecutive 15-win seasons in 1990 and 1991, Maddux won 20 games in 1992, tied for the NL lead, and was voted his first National League Cy Young Award. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2 Pat Borders, MVP In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National Free agency was pending for Maddux, but contract talks with the Cubs became contentious and eventually ceased. Both Chicago general manager Larry Himes and Maddux's agent, Scott Boras, accused the other of failing to negotiate in good faith. Larry Himes (born October 7, 1940 in Riverside California, USA) was a general manager for two Major League Baseball teams the Scott Boras (born November 2, 1952 in Sacramento, California, USA is a prominent sports agent for professional Baseball players The Cubs eventually decided to pursue other free agents, including Jose Guzman, Dan Plesac and Candy Maldonado. José Alberto ("Mirabal" Guzmán (born April 9, 1963 in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico) is a former professional baseball player who pitched Daniel Thomas Plesac (born February 4, 1962 in Gary Indiana) was a pitcher with an 18 year career from 1986 to 2003 Candido Maldonado Guadarrama (born September 5, 1960 in Humacao Puerto Rico) was a Major League Baseball outfielder from to for the Los After seven seasons in Chicago, Maddux signed a $28 million deal with the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta Braves (1993-2003)

He made his Braves' debut as their opening day starter against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, beating his former teammates 1-0. Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago It was a good start to another strong Maddux season. He led the NL in ERA for the first time while posting a 20-10 record. Maddux won his second straight Cy Young Award, and the Braves took their rotation of Maddux, 22-game winner Tom Glavine, 18-game winner Steve Avery, and 15-game winner John Smoltz to the postseason. Thomas Michael Glavine (born March 25, 1966 in Concord Massachusetts) is an American Left-handed Starting pitcher Steven Thomas Avery (born April 14, 1970 in Trenton Michigan) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball who was a John Andrew Smoltz (born May 15, 1967 in) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. Maddux won against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Two of the NLCS, but with Atlanta trailing 3 games to 2, took the loss in the decisive Game Six. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.

During the strike-shortened 1994 season, Maddux posted an ERA of 1. 56, the second lowest since Bob Gibson's historic 1. Pack Robert "Bob" Gibson (born November 9, 1935 in Omaha Nebraska) is a former right-handed Baseball Pitcher for the 12 in 1968. (The lowest ERA since the mound was lowered five inches in 1969 is Dwight Gooden's 1. Dwight Eugene Gooden (born November 16, 1964 in Tampa Florida) also known as Doc Gooden or Dr 53, for the 1985 New York Mets). "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. It pleased Maddux that his 1994 batting average, . 222, was higher than his ERA (at least colloquially, if not mathematically). Maddux also led the National League in wins, with 16, and innings pitched, with 202, in his third Cy Young-winning year. Maddux also finished 5th in National League Most Valuable Player voting in (1994). Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994.

In the following season, 1995, Maddux was 19-2 and posted the third-lowest ERA since Gibson's: 1. 63. Maddux became the first pitcher to post back-to-back ERAs under 1. 80 since Walter Johnson in 1918 (1. Walter Perry Johnson ( November 6, 1887 – December 10, 1946) nicknamed "The Big Train" was an American right-handed 27) and 1919 (1. 49); Johnson is the only other pitcher in history to do so. Maddux's 1. 63 ERA came in a year when the overall league ERA was 4. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball 23. Since the introduction of the live-ball era in 1920, there have only been five pitchers to have full-season ERAs under 1. The live-ball era, also referred to as the lively ball era, is the period in Major League Baseball beginning in, following the Dead-ball era. 65: Gibson and Luis Tiant in the anomalous 1968 season, Gooden in 1985, and Greg Maddux, twice. Luis Tiant (/luˈis tiˈant/ born November 23, 1940 ? in Marianao, Cuba) (then part of Havana Province, born Luis Clemente Tiant Maddux's 19 wins led the National League, for the third time in four seasons.

On May 28, 1995, he beat the Astros, losing a no-hitter on an eighth-inning home run to Jeff Bagwell. Jeffrey Robert Bagwell (born May 27, 1968) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, who spent his entire career with the Houston In June and July, Maddux threw 51 consecutive innings without issuing a walk. Maddux pitched effectively in all three of the Braves' postseason series, winning a game in each. His Game One victory in the 1995 World Series was vintage Maddux: 9 innings, 2 hits, no walks. Maddux took the loss in Game Five, but the Atlanta Braves won their first World Series championship. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. Following the 1995 season, Maddux won his fourth straight Cy Young Award, and his second consecutive unanimous award. In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National He also finished 3rd in National League Most Valuable Player voting in (1995). Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP The Atlanta Braves also made good on a preseason promise to their pitching rotation, installing a putting green in the locker room at Turner Field following the World Series victory.

From 1996-1998, Maddux finished fifth, second, and fourth in the Cy Young voting. In August 1997, Maddux signed a $57. 5-million, five-year contract extension that made him the highest-paid player in baseball. In February 2003, he avoided arbitration by signing a one-year $14. 75-million deal. Maddux's production remained consistent: a 19-4 record in 1997, 18-9 in 1998, 19-9 in both 1999 and 2000, 17-11 in 2001, 16-6 in 2002, and 16-11 in 2003, his last season as a Brave. From 1993 to 1998, Maddux led the National League in ERA four times, and was second the other two seasons; his career ERA of 3. 07 is third among active starters, behind only Pedro Martínez and Roy Oswalt. Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25 1971 in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the Roy Edward Oswalt (ˈoʊzwɑːlt (born August 29, 1977 in Weir Mississippi) is an American Major League Baseball player who debuted

On July 22, 1997, Maddux threw a complete game with just 76 pitches. Maddux allowed just 20 bases on balls in 1997, including six intentional walks. In 1998, Maddux carried a 1. 65 ERA through late August, but a late-season slump caused his ERA to rise to 2. 22 (still the lowest ERA in the NL). Only a spectacular year by Pedro Martínez prevented Maddux from winning what would have been his fifth Cy Young Award in six seasons. Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25 1971 in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the Maddux threw a complete game 2-1 win against Houston to open the NLDS. The NLCS was an assortment of extremes: Maddux posted a 1. 38 ERA and had more strikeouts than baserunners, but suffered an 0-2 record. Five unearned runs cost him his first start, and he lost a bitter 2-1 decision in Game Five.

Maddux struck out 200+ batters for the only time in his career in 1998. He outdueled the Cubs' Kerry Wood to clinch the NLDS, but the Braves were eliminated in the next round. Kerry Lee Wood (born June 16, 1977 in Irving, Texas) is an American Baseball player The Braves returned to the World Series in 1999. Maddux was the Game One starter, and took a 1-0 lead into the eighth inning before a Yankee rally cost him the game.

In June 2000, Maddux made his 387th putout to break Jack Morris' career record. John Scott "Jack" Morris (born May 16, 1955, in St Paul Minnesota) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher In September 2000, he had a streak of 39 1/3 scoreless innings. He pitched poorly in his one playoff start of 2000. In May 2001, Maddux became the first Braves pitcher since 1916 to throw two 1-0 shutouts in the same month. In July and August of that year, Maddux pitched 72 1/3 consecutive innings without giving up a walk. In 2002, he won his 13th straight Gold Glove Award, an NL record; Maddux tied Jim Kaat's career record of 16 Gold Gloves after the 2006 season. For the award given to amateur boxers see Golden Gloves. In American Baseball, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to James Lee "Jim" Kaat (born November 7, 1938 in Zeeland Michigan) nicknamed "Kitty", is a former Pitcher in

Maddux was the jewel in the much-vaunted Braves triad of Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz, who pitched together for over a decade, as the core of one of the best pitching staffs in the history of the game. Thomas Michael Glavine (born March 25, 1966 in Concord Massachusetts) is an American Left-handed Starting pitcher John Andrew Smoltz (born May 15, 1967 in) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. The three were the lynchpin of a team that won the National League East division every year that Maddux was on the team (1994 had no division champions). The three pitchers were frequently augmented by other strong starters such as Steve Avery, Kevin Millwood, Denny Neagle and Russ Ortiz. Steven Thomas Avery (born April 14, 1970 in Trenton Michigan) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball who was a Kevin Austin Millwood (born December 24, 1974 in Gastonia North Carolina) is a Right-handed Starting pitcher who plays for the Dennis Edward Neagle Jr (ˈneɪɡəl (born September 13, 1968 in Gambrills Maryland) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher. Russell Reid Ortiz (born June 5, 1974 in Encino, California) is a Major League baseball Free agent Pitcher. However, Atlanta never won another championship. In 29 postseason games with Atlanta, Maddux had a 2. 81 ERA and a 1. 19 WHIP, but just an 11-13 record.

Back With The Cubs (2004-2006)

Maddux returned to the Cubs as a free agent prior to the 2004 season. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. On August 7, 2004, Maddux defeated the San Francisco Giants, 8-4, to garner his 300th career victory. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. In April 2005, he beat Roger Clemens for his 306th win in the first National League matchup between 300-game winners in 113 years. William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major On July 26, 2005, Maddux struck out Omar Vizquel to become the thirteenth member of the 3000 strikeout club and only the ninth pitcher with both 300 wins and 3,000 strikeouts. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series Omar Enrique Vizquel Gonzalez (born April 24, 1967 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Shortstop playing In Major League Baseball, the 3000 strikeout club is an informal term applied to the group of Pitchers who have struck out 3000 or more batters in their Maddux became one of the four pitchers to reach 3,000 strikeouts while having allowed fewer than 1,000 walks. A base on balls ( BB) is credited to a batter and against a pitcher in Baseball statistics when a batter receives four pitches that the umpire The other three pitchers who have accomplished this feat are Ferguson Jenkins, Curt Schilling, and Pedro Martínez. Ferguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins CM (born December 13 1943 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada) is a right-handed former Curtis Montague Schilling (born November 14 1966 in) is an American Major League Baseball Pitcher. Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25 1971 in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the

Maddux's 13-15 record in 2005 was his first losing record since 1987, and snapped a string of seventeen consecutive seasons with 15 or more wins. (Cy Young had surpassed the 15-win total for 15 straight years; both Young and Maddux have reached 13+ wins for 19 consecutive seasons. Denton True "Cy" Young (March 29 1867 – November 4 1955 was an American Baseball player who pitched for five different major league )

Maddux's second stint with the Chicago Cubs lasted until mid-2006, when he was traded for the first time in his career, to the Los Angeles Dodgers. 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success

Coincidentally, on September 28, 2007, Maddux would help the Cubs one last time, by beating the Brewers and therefore eliminating them from their playoff race against the Cubs.

Los Angeles Dodgers (2006)

Maddux was acquired by the Dodgers, then in the thick of a playoff race. In his first Dodger start, Maddux threw six no-hit innings, before a rain delay interrupted his L. A. debut. In his next start, it took just 68 pitches for Maddux to throw eight shutout innings. On August 30, 2006, he got his 330th career win, passing Steve Carlton to take sole possession of 10th on the all-time list. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944 in Miami Florida) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball, from to On September 30, 2006, Maddux pitched seven innings in San Francisco, allowing two runs and three hits in a 4-2 victory over the Giants, clinching a postseason spot for the Dodgers and notching another 15-win season. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success It was Maddux's 18th season among his league's Top 10 for wins, breaking a record he'd shared with Cy Young and Warren Spahn, who did it 17 times apiece. Warren Edward Spahn ( April 23, 1921 &ndash November 24, 2003) was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major League

San Diego Padres (2007-present)

On December 5, 2006 Maddux agreed to a one year, $10 million deal with the San Diego Padres with a player option for the 2008, an option that Maddux has now exercised (at a reported $10 million). Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Calendar Major League Baseball See also 2008 Major League Baseball season Postseason October 1 – ALDS and ^[6] Maddux earned his 338th victory in the game that Trevor Hoffman earned his milestone 500th save. Trevor William Hoffman ( October 13, 1967 in Bellflower California) is a closer in Major League Baseball who has played for the In Baseball, a save (abbreviated SV or S) is credited to a Pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain prescribed circumstances He recorded his 340th win on June 27, 2007, becoming the tenth pitcher to do so. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball On August 24, 2007, he won his 343rd game to take sole possession of ninth place on the all time win list. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. He achieved another milestone with the same win, becoming the only pitcher in the Major Leagues to have 20 consecutive seasons with at least 10 wins and placing him second on the list for most 10-win seasons, tied with Nolan Ryan and behind Don Sutton, who has 21. Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in Donald Howard Sutton (born April 2, 1945) is a former Major League Baseball player and current Television Sportscaster. Also in 2007, Maddux reached 13 wins for the 20th consecutive season, passing Cy Young for that major league record. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball Denton True "Cy" Young (March 29 1867 – November 4 1955 was an American Baseball player who pitched for five different major league He finished the season with a career total 347 wins. Further, through the 2007 season's end, Maddux is the winningest major league pitcher during the 2000's decade, with 126 victories between 2000 and 2007. Randy Johnson and Tim Hudson have two fewer, at 124. For other people named Randy Johnson see Randy Johnson (disambiguation Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963 in Timothy Adam Hudson (born July 14, 1975 in Columbus Georgia) is a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Maddux won a record 17th Gold Glove award in 2007. On May 10, 2008, Maddux became the ninth pitcher in history to win 350 or more games in his career. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

Talents and accomplishments

The right-handed Maddux is known for his pinpoint accuracy, and his ability to psych out hitters. The speed of his pitches was never a strong suit, and has decreased with time, but Maddux's location has been peerless. Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs said of Maddux, "It seems like he's inside your mind with you. Wade Anthony Boggs (born June 15 1958 in Omaha Nebraska) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Boston Red Sox When he knows you're not going to swing, he throws a straight one. He sees into the future. It's like he has a crystal ball hidden inside his glove. "

Maddux was also noted for the late movement on his pitches, which, combined with his superb command, made him one of the most effective groundball pitchers in history. While his strikeout totals were average, hitters were often unable to make solid contact with his pitches. Due to his longevity and skill, Maddux ranked eleventh all time in career strikeouts with 3,273 at the end of the 2007 season, and was third among active pitchers.

Maddux's primary pitches have always been variations of the standard fastball and circle changeup, though he has gradually added other, more complex pitches to his repertoire, such as the split-fingered fastball and the screwball. For the American band of the same name see Fastball (band. For the game also known as fast-pitch softball see Softball. In Baseball, a circle changeup is a pitch thrown with a grip that includes a circle formation hence the name A split-finger fastball or splitter is a pitch in Baseball and a variant of the straight Fastball. A screwball is a Baseball pitch that is thrown so as to break in the opposite direction of a Slider. His cut fastball has been in his repertoire since about 1995, though he still achieved great success and three Cy Young Awards before he learned it. In Baseball, a cutter, or cut fastball, is a type of Fastball which breaks slightly as it reaches Home plate. In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National

Maddux has been credited by many of his teammates with a preternatural ability to outhink his opponents, and anticipate results. Braves catcher Eddie Perez tells the story of Maddux intentionally allowing a home run to the Astros' Jeff Bagwell, in anticipation of facing Bagwell in the playoffs months later. Jeffrey Robert Bagwell (born May 27, 1968) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, who spent his entire career with the Houston Maddux felt Bagwell would instinctively be looking for the same pitch again, which Maddux would then refuse to throw. ^[7] On another occasion while sitting on the bench, Maddux once told his teammates, "Watch this, we might need to call an ambulance for the first base coach. " The batter, Los Angeles' Jose Hernandez drove the next pitch into the chest of the Dodgers' first base coach. Jose Hernandez can refer to José Hernández, Argentine writer Jose Hernandez (astronaut, American astronaut José Hernández Maddux had noticed that Hernandez, who'd been pitched inside by Braves pitching during the series, had shifted his batting stance slightly. ^[5]

Early in the 2000 season, Maddux was asked by sportswriter Bob Nightengale what had been the most memorable at-bat of his pitching career. Maddux said it was striking out Dave Martinez to end a regular season game. David Martinez (born September 26 1964 in New York City) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for several teams Nightengale was surprised Maddux hadn't picked a postseason game, or a more famous player. Maddux explained:

"I remember that one because he got a hit off me in the same situation (full count, bases loaded, two out in the 9th inning) seven years earlier. I told myself if I ever got in the same situation again, I'll pitch him differently. It took me seven years, but I got him. "^[5]

Publicly, however, Maddux is dismissive of his reputation, saying, "People think I'm smart? You know what makes you smart? Locate your fastball down and away. That's what makes you smart. You talk to Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson, or Tom Seaver. Sanford Koufax (ˈkoʊfæks (born Sanford Braun, on December 30, 1935) is an American Left-handed former Pitcher in Pack Robert "Bob" Gibson (born November 9, 1935 in Omaha Nebraska) is a former right-handed Baseball Pitcher for the George Thomas Seaver (born November 17, 1944) is a former right-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher who broke into the major leagues in and They'll all tell you the same thing. It's not your arm that makes you a great pitcher. It's that thing between both of your ears we call a brain. " To this day Maddux maintains Koufax, Gibson, and Seaver are the three best pitchers of the "live ball" era of baseball. ^[8]. Informed by "The Sporting News" he had been voted best pitcher of the 1990s, in typical Maddux humility he replied, "It [the award] could have gone to Glavine or Smoltz just as easily and each would have deserved it. They're both great pitchers. "

Maddux has never walked more than 82 batters in any season of his career, averaging fewer than 2 walks per game. In 1997, Maddux allowed 20 walks in 232+ innings, or 0. 77 per 9 innings. In 2001, he set a National League record by going 72 1/3 innings without giving up a walk.

In addition to his pitching skills, Maddux is an excellent fielding pitcher. He has won 17 Gold Gloves, the all time record for any position. This is a list of Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners at Pitcher in National League Baseball. Of his 17 total awards, Maddux won 10 with the Braves, five with the Cubs, one with the Dodgers and one with the Padres. Maddux has also been a reliable hitting pitcher, with a career . 172 Batting Average including four seasons batting . Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively 200 or better.

Maddux pitched in 12 Division Series contests, 15 League Championship games and five World Series games. ^[1] He has a 3. 34 ERA in 194 postseason innings, including an outstanding 2. 09 ERA in 38. 7 World Series innings. ^[1] He was chosen for the National League All-Star team eight times. ^[1]

Maddux has won 20 games only twice, in 1992 and 1993. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2 Pat Borders, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, ^[1] However, he has won 19 games five times (including the 1995 season which was reduced to 144 games from the stike of 1994), 18 games twice, and 16 in the strike shortened 1994 season (which was reduced to 115 games). ^[1] He won four ERA titles (in 1993-1995 and 1998), and led the NL in shutouts five times. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr ^[1] He holds the major league record for seasons leading his league in games started (7). ^[9] He also holds the record for most seasons finishing in the top 10 in the league in wins (18). ^[10]

In 1999, Maddux ranked 39th on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players, the highest-ranking pitcher then active. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP Sporting News (previously The Sporting News, and known colloquially as TSN) is an American -based Sports He was also nominated as a finalist for the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. However, when TSN updated their list in 2005, Maddux had fallen to number 51. The Sports Network (commonly known as TSN) is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel and is Canada's leading Athletics (track and field For an extensive coverage see 2005 in athletics (track and field Track

Maddux was born on April 14, 1966, the same day as future Braves teammates David Justice and Steve Avery. David Justice (born April 14 1966 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Steven Thomas Avery (born April 14, 1970 in Trenton Michigan) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball who was a The date was also the same day fellow 300-game winner Don Sutton made his Major League debut. Donald Howard Sutton (born April 2, 1945) is a former Major League Baseball player and current Television Sportscaster.

Greg has 2 children; a daughter, Amanda "Paige", and a son, "Satchel" Chase Maddux.

Career statistics

Seasons	G	GS	W	L	PCT	ERA	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	K
23	719	715	350	217	. 617	3. 12	109	35	4,864. 1	4,572	1,685	337	977	3,299

See also

• 3000 strikeout club
• 300 win club
• List of MLB individual streaks
• List of Major League Baseball leaders in career wins
• List of Major League Baseball ERA champions
• MLB All-Time Hit Batsmen List
• Top 100 strikeout pitchers of all time
• Major League Baseball titles leaders

References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube

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