Celebrate the legendary pitchers of America’s greatest pastime with this licensed, authoritative history packed with stats, facts, and photos from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's archives.

A central position in the game of baseball, pitchers must face every hit with utter control and strength. In Baseball's Greatest Pitchers, learn what it takes to command the role through the lives of the 86 (as of 2026) pitchers elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Officially licensed by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and loaded with profiles including team affiliations, Hall of Fame induction info, and statistical data for each pitcher, this retrospective documents the impressive achievements of those who have baffled batters and thrilled fans. In a photo-rich compendium, devoted aficionados and casual fans alike receive a wealth of record-setting achievements and other features, including:

• Quotes from teammates, managers, and the pitchers themselves
• Chronological chapters that add context to the profiles
• Special features—such as the evolution of relief pitching—that add historical depth and perspective
• Over 200 photos, featuring many images from the Hall of Fame's unmated archive

Baseball's Greatest Pitchers is a must read for anyone wanting to celebrate—and understand—the role that pitching has played in shaping the game of baseball. Step up to the mound and follow the lives of the sport’s most famous players.

Celebrate the legendary pitchers of America’s greatest pastime with this licensed, authoritative history packed with stats, facts, and photos from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's archives.

A central position in the game of baseball, pitchers must face every hit with utter control and strength. In Baseball's Greatest Pitchers, learn what it takes to command the role through the lives of the 86 (as of 2026) pitchers elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Officially licensed by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and loaded with profiles including team affiliations, Hall of Fame induction info, and statistical data for each pitcher, this retrospective documents the impressive achievements of those who have baffled batters and thrilled fans. In a photo-rich compendium, devoted aficionados and casual fans alike receive a wealth of record-setting achievements and other features, including:

• Quotes from teammates, managers, and the pitchers themselves
• Chronological chapters that add context to the profiles
• Special features—such as the evolution of relief pitching—that add historical depth and perspective
• Over 200 photos, featuring many images from the Hall of Fame's unmated archive

Baseball's Greatest Pitchers is a must read for anyone wanting to celebrate—and understand—the role that pitching has played in shaping the game of baseball. Step up to the mound and follow the lives of the sport’s most famous players.