The Evolution of Baseball Pitchers in the United States: From Legends to Today’s Stars
The Dead Ball Era: Pitchers Reign Supreme During the early 1900s, known as the Dead Ball Era, baseball saw pitchers dominate the game. The low-scoring nature of the game gave pitchers an advantage, with greats like Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson becoming household names. These pitchers relied on control and endurance, often throwing complete games […]