Nolan Ryan reflects on legendary career and pitching style
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Nolan Ryan discussed his remarkable baseball career in an exclusive interview on July 4, 2026. Known for his dominant velocity and striking out hitters with his curveball, Ryan spoke about the gratification of his seventh no-hitter, which came late in his career. He shared insights on today's pitchers, naming Gerrit Cole as a standout, and reflected on memorable teammates like Terry Puhl and Craig Reynolds. Ryan also mentioned the challenges of facing contact hitters such as George Brett and Tony Gwynn. The conversation is part of the Astros Legends Series, honoring Ryan's impact on the game.
- •Nolan Ryan reflects on his career during an Astros Legends Series interview.
- •He cites his seventh no-hitter as particularly gratifying.
- •Ryan praises current pitcher Gerrit Cole.
- •He discusses challenges faced with left-handed contact hitters.
- •Ryan emphasizes his friendships with former teammates Terry Puhl and Craig Reynolds.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Legends Series 30: Strikeout King & Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan
"Growing up in the 80’s, my brother Chris would always select Nolan Ryan on Nintendo’s RBI baseball, and for good reason. Nobody threw as hard in a video game or in real life for that matter. Often overlooked due to his dominant velocity, was the relative ease in which he’d strike out hitters with his […]
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