Max Scherzer passes Gaylord Perry, moves into ninth place on career strikeout list with 3,535
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer has climbed to ninth on the career strikeout list, surpassing Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry. The achievement came on Sunday when Scherzer struck out Seattle Mariners player Cal Raleigh, marking his 3,535th career strikeout. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, surpassed the milestone with a season-high 10th strikeout in the game. This accomplishment pushes Scherzer's ranking into the top 10 all-time.
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