While anchoring the rotation in Los Angeles, Greg Maddux etched his name further into DBL history by recording the 2,500th strikeout of his career—a milestone reserved for the game’s most durable and dominant pitchers.
From the moment he arrived in 1986, Maddux has been the definition of precision and consistency. Year after year, he’s neutralized lineups with elite command, efficiency, and an ability to miss bats deep into games, all while piling up innings at an astonishing rate.
Greg Maddux — DBL Career Snapshot
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 1986–1997 |
| Team | Los Angeles |
| Games / Starts | 346 / 346 |
| Wins–Losses | 171–99 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,632.1 |
| Strikeouts | 2,504 |
| ERA | 3.00 |
| ERA+ | 141 |
| WHIP | 0.93 |
| Complete Games | 93 |
| Shutouts | 26 |
| WAR | 80.5 |
Career at a Glance
- Workhorse ace: Averaged over 230 IP per season in his prime
- Strikeout artist with control: Elite K totals paired with low walk rates
- Peak dominance: Multiple seasons of 8+ WAR, including back-to-back near-10 WAR years (1994–1995)
- Franchise cornerstone: The backbone of Los Angeles pitching for over a decade
👏 Congratulations to Greg Maddux on reaching 2,500 career strikeouts—a milestone that perfectly reflects one of the most reliable arms the DBL has ever seen.