Max Scherzer Achieves Milestone in Strikeouts, Surpassing Justin Verlander

In a remarkable achievement, three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has ascended to 10th place on the all-time career strikeout list, becoming the leading active pitcher in this category. The Texas Rangers right-hander reached this milestone during a game against the Chicago White Sox, recording his 3,394th strikeout. Scherzer surpassed his former teammate, Justin Verlander, with a strikeout of Eloy Jiménez in the second inning, marking a significant moment in his illustrious career. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy praised Scherzer's accomplishment, highlighting the rarity of being in the top 10 for career strikeouts. "This game has been going on for a long time... and he’s one of the best pitchers in the game," Bochy remarked, emphasizing the significance of Scherzer's numbers in the context of baseball history. As Scherzer approaches his 40th birthday, he continues to demonstrate his prowess on the mound, having pitched in 464 career games over 17 seasons. His Cy Young victories came in 2013, 2016, and 2017 while playing for the Washington Nationals. In contrast, Verlander, who has not pitched since June due to neck stiffness, has 519 starts, the most among active pitchers. Despite recent challenges, including a brief exit from a game due to arm fatigue, Scherzer's performance remains impressive as he continues to build on his legacy in Major League Baseball.