Yes, Ryan pitched for teams in both the American and National leagues.
Nolan Ryan played for the New York Mets from 1966 to 1971.
Nolan Ryan played 8 years with the California Angels from 1972 - 1979.
Nolan Ryan became President of the Texas Rangers in 2008.
Nolan Ryan during his career pitched for both the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers.
In April of 1991 Nolan Ryan and his son, Reid Ryan, pitched against each other in an exhibition game.
No.Ryan was selected to 8 All Star teams. 5 American League (1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979) and 3 National League (1981, 1985, 1989).In Ryan's book Nolan Ryan's Pitching Bible, he admits to pitching the 1986 season with a torn elbow tendon. He was put on the disabled list in early June after having compiled a record of 3-6 with a 5.21 ERA.
Two, the New York Mets (1966, 1968-1971) and the Houston Astros (1980-1988).
1980-1988 seasons
No, Nolan Ryan never played for the Detroit Tigers during his Major League Baseball career. He is best known for his time with the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. Ryan is celebrated for his impressive strikeout records and is considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.
No, Nolan Ryan never played for the Cincinnati Reds during his Major League Baseball career. He pitched for several teams, including the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. Ryan is best known for his time with the Angels and Rangers, where he achieved significant milestones, including seven no-hitters.
American League teams play the National League teams for four series per season, in what is called "interleague play." also, in the World Series, an American League team plays a National League team.
The only uniform number of a Texas Rangers player that has been retired is Nolan Ryan's #34, which was retired by the team on Sept. 15, 1996. In 1997, all major league teams retired uniform #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball.