On September 27, 2008, Greg Maddux made his final career start. Pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Giants, he went six innings, allowing just two runs — a fitting end for a man who built his career on precision and command.
Maddux wasn’t overpowering. He didn’t need to be. For 23 seasons, he dominated hitters with movement, location, and a baseball IQ that earned him the nickname “The Professor.”
His résumé speaks for itself:
- 355 career wins
- 3,371 strikeouts
- 18 Gold Gloves — the most ever by a pitcher
- 4 straight Cy Young Awards from 1992–1995
- A World Series title with Atlanta in 1995
Maddux changed the way pitching was understood — proving that brains could beat brawn and that the art of pitching was just as powerful as raw velocity.
As we mark the anniversary of his final start, we celebrate not just the end of his journey, but the legacy of one of the greatest pitchers the game has ever seen.
As we mark the anniversary of his final start, we celebrate not just the end of his journey, but the legacy of one of the greatest pitchers the game has ever seen.