The Top 40 Pitchers in Baseball History, Ranked

#22: Roy Halladay

Roy Halladay was baseball’s quiet storm. He didn’t need theatrics—just the ball, the zone, and his ruthless precision. Nicknamed “Doc,” Halladay owned the mound with stoic calm and surgical execution. His two Cy Young Awards came from both leagues, and his 2010 season included a perfect game and a postseason no-hitter.

Halladay didn’t just dominate—he dissolved lineups. With a heavy sinker and devastating cutter, he pitched deep into games when others ran out of gas. Teammates revered him. Opponents respected him. Fans adored his blue-collar mentality. Roy Halladay’s greatness wasn’t loud but echoed long after the final out.