Did any pitcher have a better season than Steve Carlton going 27-10 for the 72 Phillies?
Steve Carlton's 1972 season was one for the ages. The Phillies may have missed the playoffs that year, but Carlton won the NL Cy Young and finished the season with 310 strikeouts, 27 wins, and a 1.97 ERA. Those numbers would be impressive in any era, but they were particularly remarkable in the hitter-friendly 1970s. In fact, Carlton's 1972 season is still one of the best pitching seasons of all time.
Carlton's success was due in part to the Phillies' strong offense. The Phillies scored 687 runs that year, which was second in the NL. They also had a solid defense, which helped Carlton keep his ERA low.
It is difficult to say whether any pitcher has ever had a better season than Carlton did in 1972. However, there are a few pitchers who come close. Roger Clemens won 21 games with a 2.98 ERA and 468 strikeouts in 1997. Pedro Martinez won 23 games with a 1.74 ERA and 313 strikeouts in 1999. And Randy Johnson won 22 games with a 2.43 ERA and 372 strikeouts in 2002.
Ultimately, it is up to each individual fan to decide who they believe had the best pitching season of all time. However, there is no doubt that Steve Carlton's 1972 season was one of the most dominant pitching performances in baseball history.
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