Randy Johnson

Randy Johnson
Birthdate 09/10/1963
Death Date
Debut Year 1988
Year of Induction 2015
Teams Astros, Diamondbacks, Expos, Giants, Mariners, Yankees
Position Pitcher

Randy Johnson struck out at least 300 batters for four consecutive years on his way to setting the MLB mark with six 300+ strikeout seasons.

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Randy Johnson holds the MLB record with six 300-strikeout seasons

Randy Johnson holds the MLB record with six 300-strikeout seasons

More than 8,000 pitchers have taken the mound in a Major League game, but only 14 have ever recorded a 300-strikeout season. In the collection is the game-used lineup card from Randy Johnson’s 300th strikeout of the 1993 season. Signed by the Big Unit, the card also features the signature of m
Greg Maddux and Randy Johnson each won four-consecutive Cy Young Awards

Greg Maddux and Randy Johnson each won four-consecutive Cy Young Awards

From 1999-2002 Randy Johnson was simply dominant. During the four-year run he pitched to a 2.48 ERA. In the high run-scoring environment, that translated to a 187 ERA+. The Big Unit averaged more than 20 wins per season and struck out at least 300 batters each season. The performance earned him four
Johnson has the most strikeouts by a southpaw; only right-hander Nolan Ryan has more

Johnson has the most strikeouts by a southpaw; only right-hander Nolan Ryan has more

Standing 6’10” tall, Randy Johnson was one of baseball’s most-intimidating pitchers. Armed with a 100-mph fastball, the left-hander provided some of the game’s most uncomfortable at bats. By the time his 22-year career was over, Johnson claimed the most strikeouts by a southp

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