Nolan Ryan: Quick Facts


Nolan Ryan is a MLB baseball player. He was born on January 31, 1947

Facts

Also Known As Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. • Lynn Nolan Ryan
Born January 31, 1947 (age 79) • Texas
Awards And Honors Baseball Hall of Fame (1999) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1999) • eight-time All-Star • 2x ERA leader • 1 World Series championship
Height/Weight 6 ft 2 inches, 170 lb (188 cm, 77 kg)
Batting Hand right
Throwing Hand right
Debut Date September 11, 1966
Draft Drafted by the New York Mets in the 12th round of the June 1965 MLB draft.
Last Game September 22, 1993
Jersey Number 30 (1968-1971, New York Mets) • 34 (1966-1966, New York Mets) • 30 (1972-1979, California Angels) • 34 (1980-1982, Houston Astros) • 34 (1989-1993, Texas Rangers) • 34 (1983-1988, Houston Astros)
Position pitcher
Earned Run Average 3.19
Games Played 807
Games Started 773
Innings Pitched 5,386
Losses 292
Saves 3
Strikeouts 5,714
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched 1.247
Wins 324

Top Questions

When was Nolan Ryan born?
Nolan Ryan was born on January 31, 1947.
What position did Nolan Ryan play?
Nolan Ryan played pitcher.
How many strikeouts did Nolan Ryan have?
Nolan Ryan struck out 5,714 batters during his career.
What was Nolan Ryan's earned run average (ERA)?
Nolan Ryan had a career earned run average of 3.19.
How tall was Nolan Ryan?
Nolan Ryan was 6 ft 2 inches, 170 lb (188 cm, 77 kg).
Where was Nolan Ryan born?
Nolan Ryan was born in Refugio, Texas, United States.
How many wins did Nolan Ryan have?
Nolan Ryan had 324 wins during his career.

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