At this point, it’s not even surprising. Greg Maddux, the Los Angeles right-hander with a Hall of Fame résumé in progress, is once again in vintage form. Now 29 years old and in his tenth full season, Maddux is showing no signs of slowing down—in fact, his recent stretch might be his most dominant work in years.
Over his last 10 starts, Maddux has gone 9–0 with a 1.91 ERA, walking just eight batters while striking out 93 across 88.1 innings. That stretch includes two shutouts, a 10-inning win in Montreal, and a complete-game gem against Toronto where he allowed just four hits and no runs. He’s not just pitching well—he’s controlling games.
The Numbers Behind the Calm
Here’s a look at that 10-game tear:
| Date | Opponent | Result | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/1995 | TOR | W 3–0 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | Win |
| 06/13/1995 | @ OAK | W 5–3 | 8.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | Win |
| 06/07/1995 | WAS | W 2–1 | 8.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | Win |
| 06/02/1995 | @ MON | W 4–3 | 10.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | Win |
| 05/28/1995 | @ COL | W 7–4 | 7.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | Win |
| 05/22/1995 | WAS | W 9–7 | 7.0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | Win |
| 05/17/1995 | BAL | W 5–4 | 7.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | Win |
| 05/10/1995 | SF | W 3–2 | 8.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | No-Dec |
| 05/05/1995 | OAK | W 5–2 | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | Win |
| 04/29/1995 | DET | W 3–0 | 7.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | Win |
Since April 29, Maddux has pitched into the 7th inning or later every single start, logging five games with double-digit strikeouts and just seven earned runs total in his last 40 innings. His ERA over that span is sub-2.00, his WHIP is microscopic, and he’s walked just one batter in his last four starts.
Full Season Snapshot
For the 1995 season, Maddux is:
- 11–1
- 2.98 ERA
- 126.2 IP
- 143 K / 18 BB
- 0.83 WHIP
- 5 Complete Games, 1 Shutout
His FIP sits at 2.39, a career-best, and his ERA+ is a strong 136, well above league average.
Statistically, he’s even outperforming his Cy Young-level seasons from earlier in his career in terms of command and efficiency. His WHIP is at a career low, his strikeout-to-walk ratio is 7.9, and he’s producing swings and misses with clinical precision.
Career Context
Maddux now owns a career line of:
- 150 wins, 2.96 ERA, 2,138 strikeouts, and 69.6 WAR
- 85 complete games, 24 shutouts
- A career WHIP of 0.93, ERA+ of 143, and the league’s lowest career FIP among active starters (2.89)
He’s done it not with overpowering velocity but with elite control, movement, and sequencing. This isn’t dominance that fades with age—it ages like wine.
The Takeaway
What Greg Maddux is doing in 1995 isn’t just another strong year—it’s a reaffirmation of greatness. He’s the heartbeat of a Los Angeles staff that, despite his dominance, is struggling to stay afloat in a competitive United League West. If there was any question about his place among the game’s elite, this season is answering it decisively.
At 29, Maddux continues to evolve. And somehow, he’s getting better—even if his team isn’t keeping pace.