Max Scherzer Passes Walter Johnson With 3,516 Strikeouts! | Unix Media

Max Scherzer has officially made MLB history. At 42 years old, Max Scherzer recorded the 3,516th strikeout of his career against the Philadelphia Phillies, moving past Hall of Famer Walter Johnson for sole possession of 10th place on Major League Baseball's all-time strikeout list. Scherzer reached the milestone by striking out Kyle Schwarber on a 94-mph fastball during the Toronto Blue Jays' dramatic 7-5, 11-inning victory over the Phillies. The milestone adds another historic achievement to one of the greatest pitching careers of his generation. Scherzer is now part of an elite group that includes Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, Roger Clemens, Steve Carlton, Bert Blyleven, Tom Seaver, Don Sutton, Justin Verlander and Gaylord Perry. After dealing with injuries and a difficult start to the 2026 season, Scherzer has continued to compete and prove that Mad Max still has something left in the tank. With Justin Verlander at 3,554 career strikeouts, Scherzer is now just 38 strikeouts away from another major milestone. In this video, we break down Max Scherzer's historic 3,516th strikeout, his move past Walter Johnson, the Blue Jays vs. Phillies game, his incredible MLB career, and what's next for the veteran pitcher. Subscribe to Unix Media for the latest MLB news, baseball updates, breaking sports news, player milestones and major stories from around the world. #MaxScherzer #MLB #BlueJays #Phillies #Baseball