Notable Seasons
Old Hoss Radbourn won a record 60 games (some sources have revised the total down to 59), a record that likely will never be exceeded. In addition to wins, Radbourn lead the National League in games (75), games started (73), complete games (73), ERA (1.38), saves (2), strikeouts (441), and innings pitched (678.2).
Read more about this topic: 1884 Major League Baseball Season
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