Greg Maddux

Greg Maddux, also known as 'Mad Dog' and 'the Professor,' is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball. He was the first pitcher to win four consecutive Cy Young Awards.

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Profession :

Baseball Player

Birthday :

April 14, 1966

Age :

59

Gregory Alan Maddux, nicknamed “Mad Dog” and “the Professor,” is a renowned retired American baseball pitcher. Throughout his 23-season career in Major League Baseball (MLB), he played for four teams, primarily the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs. Maddux gained recognition for his precision and ability to analyze opponents, becoming the first pitcher to secure four consecutive Cy Young Awards between 1992 and 1995. As a member of the Braves, he won the 1995 World Series and was selected as an All-Star ten times. Additionally, Maddux earned 18 Gold Glove awards for his outstanding defensive skills on the field. In 2014, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and the Atlanta Braves retired his number 31 jersey in 2009. Maddux also contributed to the development of the “Maddux” statistic, which denotes a shutout of nine or more innings with under 100 pitches. He holds the record for the most career Madduxes, with 13.