In fact, the pitchers who have had 3,000 strikeouts all lasted at least 16 seasons. Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros (2,759) and Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals (2,503) are on pace to join the club. Baseball is a game of numbers, and few mean more than 3,000 strikeouts. Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling are the only retired pitchers with at least 3,000 strikeouts who are not in Cooperstown. The same applies for Verlander and Scherzer, both of whom are set to join the 3,000 strikeout club and be forever remembered in baseball lore.

Source: Forbes May 02, 2019 12:00 UTC