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Tom Glavine ranks #76 of 209 in the Baseball Player ranking, behind Eddie Murray, ahead of Jeff Bagwell.
Two Cy Youngs, 305 wins, Braves dynasty pillar, command artist, less dominant than Maddux.
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How did Tom Glavine win Game 6 of the 1995 World Series?
Glavine pitched eight scoreless innings against Cleveland and allowed only one hit. Atlanta won 1-0 on David Justice's home run, and Glavine was named World Series MVP.
Why was Tom Glavine effective without an overpowering fastball?
He relied on command, movement, changing speeds, and a changeup that disrupted hitters' timing. Working the outside edge was central to his approach, particularly during the wider strike-zone conditions associated with parts of the 1990s.
Did Tom Glavine spend his whole career with the Atlanta Braves?
No, he joined the New York Mets before the 2003 season and remained there through 2007. He returned to Atlanta for his final major-league season in 2008.
How many games and Cy Young Awards did Tom Glavine win?
Glavine finished with 305 career victories and won the National League Cy Young Award in 1991 and 1998. He entered the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014 alongside longtime Braves teammate Greg Maddux.
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