3000 strikeout club

In Major League Baseball, the 3000 strikeout club is an informal term applied to the group of pitchers who have struck out 3000 or more batters in their careers.

Related Topics:
Major League Baseball - Pitcher - Struck out

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The club's "founding member" was Walter Johnson in 1923, but he was the only pitcher to reach the milestone until Bob Gibson achieved his 3000th strikeout in 1974. Since then, eleven more players have joined the club. This recent increase may be explained by the existence of more free-swinging hitters than before, corresponding with an increase in the number of home runs. Nevertheless, 3000 strikeouts remains a very notable feat, as there are only 13 members.

Related Topics:
Walter Johnson - 1923 - Bob Gibson - 1974 - Home run

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The club includes only 2 left-handed members, Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson.

Related Topics:
Steve Carlton - Randy Johnson

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