The Untold Story Behind MLB’s All-Time Strikeout Kings: Who Tops the List?

The Untold Story Behind MLB’s All-Time Strikeout Kings: Who Tops the List?
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson delivers a pitch in the second inning of a home matchup against the San Francisco Giants in July 2002. He won the last of his five Cy Young awards that season. (AP Photo)

3. 4,672 – Roger Clemens

Clemens pitched with an unmatched competitive edge night in and night out. He won a record seven Cy Young Awards, pairing his dominant fastball with a devastating split-finger pitch that many modern pitchers have since tried to emulate.

4. 4,136 Steve Carlton

5. 3,701 Bert Blyleven

6. 3,640 Tom Seaver

7. 3,574 Don Sutton

8. 3,553 – Justin Verlander*

Verlander has already cemented himself as a future Hall of Famer and one of the greatest strikeout pitchers in major league history. Even deep into his career, he continues to rack up Ks by combining a high-90s fastball with great command and breaking pitches.

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