Randy Johnson records his 300th win on June 4, 2009
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:43 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
On June 4, 2009, Randy Johnson achieved his 300th career victory as he led the San Francisco Giants to a 5-1 win against the Washington Nationals in the first game of a doubleheader. This milestone left Johnson as the most recent pitcher in MLB history to reach 300 wins, joining an elite group of only 24 pitchers. The achievement stands out particularly as modern baseball has made reaching 300 wins increasingly difficult due to changes in pitching strategies and team management. As of 2026, no pitcher has followed Johnson into the 300-win club, highlighting the rarity of this milestone.
- •Randy Johnson earned his 300th win with the Giants on June 4, 2009.
- •Johnson is the last pitcher to reach the 300-win milestone.
- •The game's evolution has made 300 wins increasingly difficult to achieve.
- •Modern teams prioritize pitch counts and bullpen usage over complete games.
- •Johnson struck out 4,875 batters during his Hall of Fame career.
- 11:43 AMYahoo Sports — Randy Johnson accomplished something in 2009 that may never happen again
"On June 4, 2009, Hall of Fame left-hander Randy Johnson earned the 300th victory of his remarkable MLB career, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 5-1 victory over the Washington Nationals in the first game of a doubleheader. At the time, the achievement cemented Johnson's place among baseball's legends. It may be the last time baseball sees a pitcher reach 300 wins.
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