Bob Gibson

Dominant sixties pitcher

Bob Gibson (1935–2020) was an American baseball pitcher for the St.

Louis Cardinals, widely considered one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League history.

His 1968 season—a 1.12 ERA, the lowest in the modern era—prompted MLB to lower the pitching mound.

Known for his fierce competitiveness and intimidating presence on the mound, Gibson won two Cy Young Awards and two World Series MVP awards.

pitching

fastball

Maximum-speed baseball throw

sliderAdjustable interface element
curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
strikeoutBatter retired on pitches

ERA · shutout · no-hitter · complete game · mound · windup · delivery · control · dominance · innings

career

Cardinals

St. Louis franchise

St. LouisMajor Missouri river city
MLBPro baseball organization
National LeagueOlder major baseball organization

1960s · 1970s · World Series · MVP · Cy Young · All-Star · Gold Glove · Cooperstown · Hall of Fame · induction

competitiveness

intensity

Strength or force level

intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
fiercenessIntense aggressive quality
tenacityPersistent grip or resolve

aggression · determination · grit · resilience · glare · meanness · combativeness · warrior · dominance · confrontation

1968season

MVP

Best player award

Cy YoungLegendary MLB pitcher, award namesake
dominantHaving superior influence
historicOf lasting significance

untouchable · masterful · season record

Opposites

pitching style and demeanor

Bob GibsonTom Seaver

hitter vs. pitcher

Bob GibsonHank Aaron

Willie Mays · Roberto Clemente · Mickey Mantle · Pete Rose

Family

Bobby, Gibson, Gilbert, Bobbie

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G