In an era where pitching has become and continues to become unappreciated as it is shadowed by everyone's desire to see the long ball, we often fail to give recognition to the great pitchers of today. As impressive as it is as a result of the steroids era home runs have become diminished and 500 home runs is not as impressive as it used to be. However, 300 wins is more impressive than ever. Despite the fact that there are more members of the 300 win club than there are the 500 home run club. (22 & 23) Of those 22 members 8 have reached 500 home runs since 1990. Home runs have become easier to hit now as a result of steroids among other factors. Bats are lighter and balls are wound tighter also contributing to the spike in home runs. New ball parks are built smaller than they used to be and they are no longer able to keep the ball in the yard. All the warning track shots and deep fly balls of the '70s and '80s are now home runs. 300 wins is harder to get because of all the reasons listed above and then some. Pitching has become increasingly difficult because of the home runs. Each pitch requires more effort from the pitcher and managers are quick to pull the pitcher. This means the pitchers fate is up to the bullpen and his win is no longer his control. The 2006 season was the first ever non strike shortened season in which a pitcher did not win 20 games, proving that wins are harder to come by. Only 4 of the 23 members have had their 300th win since 1990. It is also important to remember that in the early 1970's baseball switched to a 5 man pitching rotation instead of the accustomed 4 man. On average this takes away about 6 starts per year. Pitchers today do not get enough credit and Glavine's milestone is a lot more impressive than we are giving it credit for. and other point that I forgot to add is that is does not matter what team you play for in order to get a home run (ex. Barry Bonds homers even though Giants are horrible) Pitchers on sub par teams are often deprived of wins because of lack of offense or bad bullpens.