Reported 5 months ago
Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander recently surpassed Greg Maddux to enter the top 10 of the MLB all-time strikeout list with his 3,372nd career strikeout. At 41 years old, Verlander continues to excel after undergoing Tommy John surgery four years ago, with only two active pitchers, Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw, close to catching up to him on the list. Verlander's longevity and consistency, including 12 seasons with at least 200 innings pitched, set him apart in today's game where high-strikeout pitchers face challenges in accumulating innings due to injuries and a shift in pitching strategies.
Source: YAHOO