Article Big Unit second all-time in strikeouts - The Postgame Pub

**Phistar** · 06-03-2008, 10:25 PM

MILWAUKEE -- Randy Johnson moved into sole possession of second place on the all-time strikeout list when he fanned the Brewers' Mike Cameron in the first inning Tuesday night for the 4,673rd strikeout of his career.

Johnson, who had been tied with Roger Clemens for second, now trails only Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, who fanned 5,714 during his 27-year career, a record that almost certainly will never be broken.

Johnson's strikeout accomplishments are even more impressive when you consider how many innings he'd done them in. Whereas Ryan averaged 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings and Clemens 8.6, coming into Tuesday's game, Johnson averaged 10.8, the best mark in history for a pitcher with at least 1,000 innings pitched.

While first place on the all-time strikeout list may be out of reach, Johnson has another milestone in his sights. The big left-hander has 288 victories, just 12 shy of the magic 300 wins.

Johnson is 4-1 on the year, but if the Arizona bullpen had pitched better in a pair of games and the offense had come through in another, he could easily be 7-1 on the year.

It appears Johnson has gotten better with each start this year. He began each of the past two seasons on the disabled list because of offseason surgeries on his back.

Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

2.2L EH2 · 06-03-2008, 10:27 PM

Congrats to R.J

**Phistar** · 06-03-2008, 10:29 PM

yea, definitely congrats to randy johnson... and with his 300th win coming up as well

Darius Ali · 06-03-2008, 11:33 PM

My favorite pitcher of all time. Im happy for him.

**cruzg24** · 06-04-2008, 05:13 PM

Remember when he killed that bird??? WOW

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jstchilln120 · 06-07-2008, 02:15 AM

It's really surprising that he doesn't get as much credit and play from the media as to his status in the history of the game. He's one of the most dominating left handers in the history of MLB and has put up some awesome numbers in his career.

**Chubz** · 06-08-2008, 11:10 AM

he is still throwing gas right not. It was a shame that when he was in NY had a really messed up back.

06-03-2008, 10:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Phistar Scream My Name! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,540 vCash: 102514 Donate PSN Gamertag: phister Rep Power: 129 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Big Unit second all-time in strikeouts MILWAUKEE -- Randy Johnson moved into sole possession of second place on the all-time strikeout list when he fanned the Brewers' Mike Cameron in the first inning Tuesday night for the 4,673rd strikeout of his career. Johnson, who had been tied with Roger Clemens for second, now trails only Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, who fanned 5,714 during his 27-year career, a record that almost certainly will never be broken. Johnson's strikeout accomplishments are even more impressive when you consider how many innings he'd done them in. Whereas Ryan averaged 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings and Clemens 8.6, coming into Tuesday's game, Johnson averaged 10.8, the best mark in history for a pitcher with at least 1,000 innings pitched. While first place on the all-time strikeout list may be out of reach, Johnson has another milestone in his sights. The big left-hander has 288 victories, just 12 shy of the magic 300 wins. Johnson is 4-1 on the year, but if the Arizona bullpen had pitched better in a pair of games and the offense had come through in another, he could easily be 7-1 on the year. It appears Johnson has gotten better with each start this year. He began each of the past two seasons on the disabled list because of offseason surgeries on his back. *Steve Gilbert* is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. __________________

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jstchilln120 The Bishop is back Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 635 vCash: 3012 Donate Rep Power: 14	Re: Big Unit second all-time in strikeouts It's really surprising that he doesn't get as much credit and play from the media as to his status in the history of the game. He's one of the most dominating left handers in the history of MLB and has put up some awesome numbers in his career.

06-08-2008, 11:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chubz Who's The Boss Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 6,790 vCash: 5146 Donate My Blog: The Chubzone XBL Gamertag: xXchubbzillaXx PSN Gamertag: Chubzilla Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 100 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Big Unit second all-time in strikeouts he is still throwing gas right not. It was a shame that when he was in NY had a really messed up back. __________________