Top 50 Best Pitchers in MLB History

37. John Smoltz

John Smoltz was one of the core pieces for an Atlanta Braves team that won eleven straight NL East Division titles from 1995 to 2005. Smoltz is most known for being a starting pitcher, but he also spent four seasons as the team’s closer after having Tommy John surgery in the middle of his career. Smoltz is one of two pitchers to ever record both a 20-win season and a 50-save season in their careers. Smoltz finished his career with 213 wins, 154 saves and 3,084 strikeouts.