If Pettitte had played his entire career with the Yankees, he would have had the chance to surpass Whitey Ford in several pitching categories.

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His achievements over that stretch outpace the full careers of many notable Hall of Fame pitchers, including Whitey Ford, Carl Hubbell, Sandy Koufax and Jim Palmer.

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Besides ranking third on the Yankees all-time list in wins (203) and second only to Whitey Ford in strikeouts (1, 823) and games started (396), Pettitte also ranks fourth in innings pitched (2, 535.7).

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