3,000 strikeout club
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In Major League Baseball, the 3,000 strikeout club is the group of 20 pitchers who have struck out 3,000 or more batters in their careers. Walter Johnson became the first member in 1923, and was the o
Clayton Kershaw, joining on July 2, 2025, is the most recent addition to the club.
Nolan Ryan in Atlanta close up
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Clayton Kershaw
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Clayton Edward Kershaw is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 18 seasons for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. A left-handed starting pitcher, Kershaw was an 11
3,000 strikeout club
…their careers. Walter Johnson became the first member in 1923, and was the only one until Bob Gibson joined in 1974. The most recent player to join is Clayton Kershaw, who accomplished the feat on July 2, 2025. Randy Johnson reached the mark with the fewest games pitched and innings pitched. The Minnesota Twins were…
Kershaw during his 2008 rookie season
Kershaw pitching in 2010
Kershaw won numerous awards for his 2011 campaign