Randy Johnson, who on May 27, 1996, recorded the 2,500th strikeout of his career, further established himself as one of the most dominant pitchers the DBL has ever seen.

Johnson, now in his eighth DBL season with Seattle, has been the ace of the Pilots’ staff since his debut in 1989. Known for his towering presence on the mound and overpowering fastball-slider combination, the 32-year-old left-hander has overwhelmed hitters with a rare blend of velocity, command, and durability.

Career Highlights to Date:

• 243 career games (all starts) with 118 wins and a 2.86 ERA
• 1,827.1 career innings pitched with 1,202 hits allowed and 529 walks
• 2,507 strikeouts, averaging 12.4 K/9 over his career
• Career WHIP of 0.95 and ERA+ of 155
• Seven complete seasons with at least 200 strikeouts, including a DBL-best 383 in 1991
• Three-time postseason participant with a 2.54 ERA and 124 strikeouts in 95.2 innings pitched
• Career WAR of 58.9

Career Year-by-Year Summary:

• 1989 (Rookie Season): Burst onto the scene at age 25, posting a 2.46 ERA and striking out 256 batters in 212 innings.
• 1990: Established himself as a true ace, winning 15 games with a 3.02 ERA and 315 strikeouts.
• 1991: Historic season with a 23–5 record, 1.74 ERA, and 383 strikeouts — one of the greatest pitching seasons in DBL history.
• 1992: Followed up with 18 wins and 346 strikeouts, proving his dominance was no fluke.
• 1993: Logged 266 innings with 367 strikeouts, maintaining his status as the league’s premier power pitcher.
• 1994: Another strong campaign with 18 wins and 355 strikeouts, anchoring the Seattle staff.
• 1995: Delivered 14 wins and 355 strikeouts while maintaining a sub-3.00 ERA.
• 1996: Reached the 2,500 strikeout milestone early in the season, continuing his path toward all-time greatness.

From his breakout 1989 campaign to his historic 1991 dominance, Johnson has been the face of Seattle’s pitching staff and one of the most feared pitchers in the game. His ability to change the course of a contest with sheer strikeout power has made him a fixture in DBL history and a nightmare for opposing hitters.

With his 2,500th strikeout, Randy Johnson joins the ranks of the game’s greatest strikeout artists, securing his place among the legends of the Doubleday Baseball League.

Congratulations to Randy Johnson on reaching 2,500 career strikeouts.