Trey Chic
The Braves’ trio of Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz is considered one of the best pitching combinations in recent times. Here’s how they compare in victories to other combinations since 1972. Top three starting threesomes, 1972-97:
Pitchers (Victories): Dwight Gooden (119), Ron Darling (93), Sid Fernandez (78)
Team: Mets
Years: 1984-90
Total: 290
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Pitchers (Victories): Tom Glavine (116), John Smoltz (100), Steve Avery (72)
Team: Braves
Years: 1990-96
Total: 288
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Pitchers (Victories): Scott McGregor (102), Mike Flanagan (95), Dennis Martinez (87)
Team: Orioles
Years: 1978-85
Total: 284
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Pitchers (Victories): Jack Morris (103), Dan Petry (78), Milt Wilcox (77)
Team: Tigers
Years: 1979-84
Total: 258
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Pitchers (Victories): Bret Saberhagen (92), Mark Gubicza (84), Charlie Leibrandt (76)
Team: Royals
Years: 1984-89
Total: 252
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Pitchers (Victories): Maddux (89), Glavine (80), Smoltz (72)
Team: Braves
Years: 1993-97
Total: 241
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Pitchers (Victories): Tom Seaver (87), Jerry Koosman (75), Jon Matlack (75)
Team: Mets
Years: 1972-76
Total: 237
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Pitchers (Victories): Flanagan (82), McGregor (75), Jim Palmer (69)
Team: Orioles
Years: 1978-82
Total: 226
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Pitchers (Victories): Mike Scott (81), Bob Knepper (75), Nolan Ryan (68)
Team: Astros
Years: 1983-88
Total: 224
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Pitchers (Victories): Dennis Leonard (78), Larry Gura (76), Paul Splittorff (63)
Team: Royals
Years: 1978-82
Total: 217
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