Dazzy Vance Hall of Fame MLB

Dazzy Vance was the premier strikeout pitcher of the 1920s and one of baseball’s most dominant arms during his prime. After years of bouncing around the minors, Vance didn’t become a full-time big leaguer until age 31 — but once he did, he dominated. Pitching mostly for the Brooklyn Robins (later Dodgers), he led the National League in strikeouts for seven straight seasons (1922–1928).

In 1924, he won the NL MVP Award with 28 wins, 2.16 ERA, and 262 strikeouts — the only pitcher in the league to top 200 that year. Vance baffled hitters with his overpowering fastball and deceptive delivery, averaging over 200 strikeouts a season at a time when few pitchers reached even half that.

He finished his career with 197 wins, over 2,000 strikeouts, and a well-earned place among the game’s legends. Vance was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1955.

D.Vance's Awards and Records

• World Series champion (1934)
• NL MVP (1924)
• Triple Crown (1924)
• 2× MLB wins leader (1924, 1925)
• 3× NL ERA leader (1924, 1928, 1930)
• 7× NL strikeout leader (1922–1928)
• Pitched a no-hitter on September 13, 1925

MLB Records

• Led the National League in strikeouts for 7 consecutive seasons
• Only pitcher in the 1920s to have multiple 200+ strikeout seasons
• First National League pitcher to strike out 200+ batters in 3 or more seasons
• Won the NL pitching Triple Crown in 1924
• Only Hall of Fame pitcher to debut after age 30 and record 2,000+ strikeouts

MLB Teams:

As player
Pittsburgh Pirates (1915)
New York Yankees (1915, 1918)
Brooklyn Robins / Dodgers (1922–1932)
St. Louis Cardinals (1933)
Cincinnati Reds (1934)
St. Louis Cardinals (1934)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1935)