Max Scherzer passes Walter Johnson, reaches 10th on MLB all-time strikeout list
The Blue Jays right-hander struck out Kyle Schwarber for career K No. 3,516 in a win over the Phillies, moving past Hall of Famer Walter Johnson.
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Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer struck out Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber on Saturday night for his 3,516th career strikeout, moving him into 10th place on MLB's all-time list and past inaugural Hall of Famer Walter Johnson. The milestone, covered widely across sports outlets and celebrated on social media, adds to Scherzer's Hall of Fame résumé, which already includes three Cy Young Awards and 222 career wins.
- Max Scherzer recorded his 3,516th career strikeout, moving into 10th place on MLB's all-time list.
- He passed inaugural Hall of Fame class member Walter Johnson, striking out Kyle Schwarber in a win over the Phillies.
- Analysts project Scherzer could finish the season 7th or 8th all-time, depending on Justin Verlander's return.
- The milestone adds to a Hall of Fame résumé that includes three Cy Young Awards and a 222-121 career record.
How it unfolded
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Reaction Fans note historical symmetry with Steve Carlton
A sports commentator on Bluesky highlighted the coincidence of Scherzer (No. 10) and Steve Carlton (No. 4) both being featured in strikeout-list conversation.
“Max Scherzer and Steve Carlton, No. 10 and No. 4 on the all-time strikeout list. Pretty cool”
timkellysports.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗ -
Report ESPN confirms the ranking
ESPN reports Scherzer moved into 10th place all time in career strikeouts with 3,516 after fanning four vs. the Phillies.
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Report CBS Sports details the achievement and career context
CBS Sports lays out the top-10 all-time strikeout list, notes Scherzer's proximity to Gaylord Perry and Justin Verlander, and reviews his broader Hall of Fame case (three Cy Youngs, 222-121 record).
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Reaction Scherzer reacts to joining elite company
Speaking after the game, Scherzer reflected on being named alongside the sport's greatest strikeout pitchers.
“To now be a part of that group, it's special.”
Max Scherzer · Google News ↗ -
Reaction Manager John Schneider praises the milestone
Blue Jays manager John Schneider commented on the significance of Scherzer's achievement.
“We're talking about some elite company when you're talking about getting to 10th all-time on the strikeout list”
John Schneider · Google News ↗ -
Report CTV News and CBC report the milestone
Canadian outlets report that Toronto's Max Scherzer moved into 10th place all-time in strikeouts, passing Walter Johnson.
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Event Scherzer strikes out Schwarber for 3,516th career K
In a Saturday night game against the Phillies, Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer struck out Kyle Schwarber, recording his 3,516th career strikeout and moving into 10th place all-time, passing Walter Johnson.
What people are saying verbatim
“To now be a part of that group, it's special.”
Max Scherzer, Blue Jays starting pitcher · CBS Sports (via MLB.com) ↗ · Aug 8
“We're talking about some elite company when you're talking about getting to 10th all-time on the strikeout list”
John Schneider, Blue Jays manager · CBS Sports ↗ · Aug 8
“Max Scherzer and Steve Carlton, No. 10 and No. 4 on the all-time strikeout list. Pretty cool”
timkellysports.bsky.social, Sports commentator · Bluesky ↗ · Aug 8