Nolan Ryan played in more seasons (27) than any other player in modern (since 1900) major league history. Ryan ranks first all-time in strikeouts (5,714), fewest hits allowed per nine innings (6.56), and no-hitters (7).
In a game against Chicago, a Nolan Ryan fastball hit Robin Ventura in the arm. The young White Sox batter stormed the mound and tried to attack a man 20 years his senior. Ryan responded to Ventura’s attack by putting the Ventura in a headlock, and punching the top of his head, making the batter pay for his overaggressive tactics. Ventura was ejected from the game, and Ryan continued pitching.
In a game against Chicago, a Nolan Ryan fastball hit Robin Ventura in the arm. The young White Sox batter stormed the mound and tried to attack a man 20 years his senior. Ryan responded to Ventura’s attack by putting the Ventura in a headlock, and punching the top of his head, making the batter pay for his overaggressive tactics. Ventura was ejected from the game, and Ryan continued pitching.
