The GREATEST MLB Pitcher from EVERY Decade (1870s-2020s)

1870s: Albert Spalding - 0:18 1880s: John Clarkson - 1:42 1890s: Kid Nichols - 3:03 1900s: Christy Mathewson - 4:22 1910s: Walter Johnson - 5:54 1920s: Dazzy Vance - 7:46 1930s: Lefty Grove - 9:26 1940s: Bob Feller - 11:30 1950s: Warren Spahn - 13:46 1960s: Sandy Koufax - 15:11 1970s: Tom Seaver - 17:09 1980s: Dave Stieb - 18:46 1990s: Greg Maddux - 20:36 2000s: Randy Johnson - 22:40 2010s: Clayton Kershaw - 24:30 2020s: ??? - 26:22 Baseball has always been a game of eras, and when it comes to pitching greatness, every decade has its ace. But who truly defined each generation? In this video, we break down the best MLB pitcher of every decade, from the early days of the 1870s all the way to the stars of the 2020s. This isn’t just a list of stats — it’s a deep dive into baseball history, dominance, and legacy. We revisit Albert Spalding’s dominance in the 19th century, the brilliance of John Clarkson and Kid Nichols, and how the mound change of the 1890s shaped pitching forever. We highlight Christy Mathewson in the Deadball Era, Walter Johnson’s legendary fastball in the 1910s, and Dazzy Vance battling the live-ball explosion of the 1920s. The 1930s belonged to Lefty Grove, while the 1940s showcased the firepower of Bob Feller. Moving into the modern game, the 1950s were defined by Warren Spahn’s consistency, the 1960s by Sandy Koufax’s historic peak, and the 1970s by Tom Seaver’s dominance. The 1980s saw the underrated brilliance of Dave Stieb, the 1990s were ruled by Greg Maddux’s command, and the 2000s by Randy Johnson’s overpowering strikeouts. In the 2010s, Clayton Kershaw put together one of the most dominant runs of any pitcher in MLB history. Today, in the 2020s, the debate rages on: Zack Wheeler’s durability, Gerrit Cole’s contract and dominance, Corbin Burnes’ Cy Young run, Tarik Skubal’s breakout, and Paul Skenes’ historic rookie start all make the discussion more exciting than ever. This video covers MLB history, pitching records, Cy Young winners, strikeout leaders, World Series legends, and Hall of Fame pitchers. If you’re a fan of baseball debates, greatest-of-all-time conversations, or just love reliving the evolution of pitching across the decades, this breakdown is for you.