Steve Carlton is a former professional baseball pitcher, best known for his time with the Philadelphia Phillies. Born on December 22, 1944, in Miami, Florida, he played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1965 to 1988. Carlton was a left-handed pitcher and is celebrated for his exceptional strikeout ability and durability on the mound. Throughout his career, Carlton won four Cy Young Awards, which are given annually to the best pitchers in MLB. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994, recognizing his significant contributions to the sport. Carlton remains one of the most accomplished pitchers in baseball history.