Nolan Ryan
Nolan Ryan was an American baseball pitcher who played from 1966 to 1993, holding the career record for strikeouts (5,714) and no-hitters (seven).
Known for his exceptional longevity and fastball velocity well into his forties, Ryan became synonymous with power pitching: He threw heat like Nolan Ryan.
The name invokes dominance on the mound.
Maximum-speed baseball throw
- no-hitterHitless complete game
- strikeoutBatter retired on pitches
- heaterDevice producing warmth
- velocityDirected rate of motion
express · four-seamer · curveball · changeup · windup · mound · rubber arm · pitch count
Named teams, various sports
- AstrosHouston's professional baseball team
- HoustonTexas's largest city
- ArlingtonVirginia burial ground
- AlvinSmall striped rodent
cattleman · Danville · hometown · Texan · cowboy heritage · state pride
Greatest ever measured
- record holderOne with best performance
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- longevityDuration of existence
- unbreakableImpossible to damage
Divine celestial messengers
- AstrosHouston's professional baseball team
- RangersNamed teams, various sports
- draftPreliminary version of text
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
debut · trade · free agent · contract · teammate · manager · coach · owner
Institution honoring distinguished achievers
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- immortalCannot die
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
retired number · statue · tribute · influence · mentor · inspiration · dominance · era-defining
fastball
Maximum-speed baseball throw
velocity · express · four-seamer · curveball · changeup · windup · mound · rubber arm · pitch count · complete game
Rangers
Named teams, various sports
- AstrosHouston's professional baseball team
- HoustonTexas's largest city
- ArlingtonVirginia burial ground
Alvin · cattleman · Danville · hometown · Texan · cowboy heritage · state pride
all-time
Greatest ever measured
- record holderOne with best performance
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- longevityDuration of existence
Angels
Divine celestial messengers
- AstrosHouston's professional baseball team
- RangersNamed teams, various sports
- draftPreliminary version of text
rookie · debut · trade · free agent · contract · teammate · manager · coach · owner · front office
Hall of Fame
Institution honoring distinguished achievers
pioneer · retired number · statue · tribute · influence · mentor · inspiration · dominance · era-defining
- MLB PitchersSandy Koufax, Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Tom Seaver, Bob Gibson
- baseballbaseball, bat, pitchers, catchers, pitcher
- 80s sportsMichael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Wayne Gretzky, Joe Montana
- Baseball LegendsBabe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig
- Famous TexansSam Houston, Stephen F. Austin, Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, LBJ
- Texas SportsMavericks, Rangers, AT&T Stadium, Cotton Bowl, Emmitt Smith