Max Scherzer moves into ninth place on MLB all-time strikeout list
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Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer surpassed Gaylord Perry on the all-time strikeout list Sunday. Scherzer achieved the milestone during his start against the Seattle Mariners by striking out Cal Raleigh for the second out of the seventh inning. The 42-year-old pitcher recorded his 3,535th career strikeout as part of a 10-strikeout performance. This marks his first outing of the season with double-digit strikeouts. Earlier this month, Scherzer moved past Walter Johnson into 10th place on the list during an August 8 win against the Philadelphia Phillies. An eight-time All-Star, Scherzer has played for several franchises throughout his career, including the Diamondbacks, Tigers, Nationals, Dodgers, Mets, and Rangers.
- •Max Scherzer reached 3,535 career strikeouts on Sunday.
- •The milestone occurred by striking out Cal Raleigh in the seventh inning.
- •Scherzer recorded a season-high 10 strikeouts in the game.
- •He surpassed Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry to take sole possession of ninth place.
- 9:15 PMESPN MLB — Scherzer passes Perry for ninth on strikeout list
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Max Scherzer passes Gaylord Perry, moves into ninth place on career strikeout list with 3,535
"Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer moved into ninth place on the career strikeout list Sunday, passing Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry. A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Scherzer reached the mark by striking out Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh for the second out of the seventh inning, the 3,535th of his career.
"Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer moved into ninth place on the career strikeout list Sunday, passing Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 30, 2026, 9:15 PMScherzer passes Perry for ninth on strikeout list
Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer moved into ninth place on the career strikeout list Sunday, passing Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:41 PMMax Scherzer passes Gaylord Perry, moves into ninth place on career strikeout list with 3,535
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer moved into ninth place on the career strikeout list Sunday, passing Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry. A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Scherzer reached the mark by striking out Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh for the second out of the seventh inning, the 3,535th of his career.
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