Maddux began his career with the Chicago Cubs in 1986, and quickly established himself as one of the best pitchers in the game. During the next eight years, he led the Cubs to four division titles, and won the Cy Young Award for the best pitcher in the National League four times.
In 1992, he left the Cubs and signed with the Atlanta Braves, where he would become a cornerstone of their rotation for the next 11 years. During this time, Maddux was a part of the Braves dynasty, helping the team to win 11 consecutive division titles from 1995 to 2005. Maddux also won four consecutive Cy Young Awards from 1992 to 1995.
In 2003, he left the Braves and signed with the Chicago Cubs again. He remained with the Cubs for the next two years, and then signed with the San Diego Padres in 2007. He finished his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008, where he was an important mentor for the young pitchers on the team.
Throughout his career, Maddux earned 355 wins, the most ever by a right-handed pitcher. He also won 18 Gold Glove Awards, the most ever by a pitcher. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014, making him the first pitcher to be inducted in his first year of eligibility.
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