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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth
Phil Niekro had 31 wins as of his 30th birthday.
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So many of the great pitchers did so well after they turned 30. Below are career wins leaders after (and including) age 30.
1) Cy Young (317)
2. Phil Niekro (287)
3. Warren Spahn (277)
4. Gaylord Perry (238)
5. Randy Johnson (235)
6. Jamie Moyer (235)
7. Early Wynn (217)
8. Eddie Plank (216)
9. "Pete" Alexander (213)
10. Lefty Grove (213)
Meanwhile, only 5 pitchers that were active last year have 200 wins or more in their entire career, and most will retire soon or already did in the case of Wainwright:
1) Verlander (257)
2) Greinke (225)
3) Scherzer (214)
4) Kershaw (210)
5) Wainwright (200)
6th on the active list Cole with only 145 career wins.
So Cy Young, Neikro, and Spahn may have more career wins after turning 30 than anyone else gets again in their career. I hope that turns out not to be the case.