Best Cincinnati Reds Ever: Mario Soto vs. Tom Browning

First Round Matchup | No. 4 Mario Soto v. No. 13 Tom Browning

Mario Soto:

Known for a wicked changeup and a fiery temper, Soto was one of the best pitchers to ever take the mound in a Cincinnati Reds uniform. Signed out of the Dominican Republic in 1973, the right-hander made his big-league debut in 1977 and was a member of the Reds’ starting rotation by 1980. Once he broke in as a starter, he quickly became one of the best pitchers in baseball. From that year through 1985, Soto struck out more batters than any other pitcher (1,245), while posting a 3.15 ERA and 1.12 WHIP.

He was at the peak of his dominance from 1982 to 1984, when he made the National League All-Star team and finished in the…